Cacapon Junction Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Woodmont, Maryland.
Summary
Cacapon Junction Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite is a National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, about 31 miles (straight line) from Winchester. Sites carry no nightly fee, according to the agency. Camping is first-come, first-served only. Mountain bikers get 43.6 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail (at the campground), including 1 kid-friendly green trail.
Map: trails and roads near Cacapon Junction Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
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How it compares
- There are 31 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~31 mi, Washington ~83 mi, Harrisonburg ~87 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, Milepost 133-134 (133.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 132-133 (132.00) | 0.4 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 134-135 (134.00) | 0.6 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 131-132 (131.00) | 1.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 135-136 (135.00) | 1.6 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Western Maryland Rail Trail | 1.6 mi | 1.4 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 130-131 (130.00) | 1.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 136-137 (136.00) | 2.6 mi | 0.8 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 129-130 (129.00) | 2.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 137-138 (137.00) | 3.4 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 128-129 (128.00) | 3.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 138-139 (138.00) | 4.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
+ 3 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
43.6 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 3.8 miUnrated: 39.8 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 3.8 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 | 25.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 133-134 (133.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 132-133 (132.00) | 0.4 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 134-135 (134.00) | 0.6 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 131-132 (131.00) | 1.0 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Mountain Top Road | 1.5 mi | 3.8 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| Towpath, Milepost 135-136 (135.00) | 1.6 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Western Maryland Rail Trail | 1.6 mi | 1.4 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 130-131 (130.00) | 1.9 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 136-137 (136.00) | 2.6 mi | 0.8 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 129-130 (129.00) | 2.9 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 137-138 (137.00) | 3.4 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopards Mill Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
3.0 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 15 (14.8 mi) |
| Happy Hills Campground Cabins Private campground |
3.2 | MD | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 15 (14.8 mi) |
| Indigo Neck Hiker Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
4.2 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 21 (20.4 mi) |
| White Rock Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.4 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 14 (12.3 mi) |
| Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.6 | MD | — | 10 | — | yes | yes | Reserve | 21 (20.3 mi) |
| Gary's Family Campground Private campground |
5.7 | WV | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 14 (12.6 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.