Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
Campground · Maryland ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (National Historical Park) · Restricted Access
- 528 ft
- Elevation
Mile 162.1 - No fee charged.
Stay is limited to one night per site, per trip.
All sites have a chemical toilet, water, a picnic table, and grill. Please Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. Water is treated with iodine. Please plan to have water purification tablets with you. Water is turned off from November 15 to April 15 each year.
Getting there
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/choh/.
39.52446, -78.53864 · 39°31'28.1"N 78°32'19.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 43 | 52 | 64 | 73 | 81 | 85 | 83 | 77 | 66 | 54 | 44 |
| Low °F | 21 | 23 | 30 | 40 | 49 | 58 | 62 | 60 | 53 | 42 | 32 | 25 |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
- Can you reserve a site at Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite?
- No. Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (301) 739-4200
- Email choh_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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