Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Lander, Maryland.
How it compares
- There are 39 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~33 mi, Washington ~39 mi, Baltimore ~51 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towpath, Mile 50 - 51 (050.00) | 0.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 49-50 (049.00) | 0.4 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Towpath, Mile 51-52 (51.00) | 0.6 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Towpath, Mile 52-53 (052.00) | 1.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 48-49 (048.00) | 1.3 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Mile 53-54 (053.00) | 2.0 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 47-48 (047.00) | 2.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Mile 54-55 (054.00) | 2.9 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 46-47 (046.00) | 3.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 45-46 (045.00) | 4.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Mile 55-56 (055.00) | 4.0 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 44-45 (044.00) | 4.9 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
Mountain biking nearby
28.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (1.0 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 12.1 miUnrated: 16.4 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 12.1 mi of green-rated trail
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.0 mi | 12.0 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| Towpath, Mile 50 - 51 (050.00) | 0.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 49-50 (049.00) | 0.4 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Mile 51-52 (51.00) | 0.6 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal | 1.0 mi | 0.0 | OSM | ||
| Towpath, Mile 52-53 (052.00) | 1.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 48-49 (048.00) | 1.3 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Mile 53-54 (053.00) | 2.0 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 47-48 (047.00) | 2.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Pozzwell Pass | 2.6 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Smoketown Pass | 2.6 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Kersey's Overlook | 2.6 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM |
+ 21 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingPaddlingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
2.3 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.1 mi) |
| Brunswick Family Campground Private campground |
3.1 | VA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 13 (11.5 mi) |
| Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
6.8 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.4 mi) |
| Ed Garvey Shelter AT Camping Area Potomac Appalachian Trail Club |
6.9 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 36 (25.5 mi) |
| Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping Area Potomac Appalachian Trail Club |
8.9 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Turner Farm OpenStreetMap listing |
9.0 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (5.2 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.