Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Poolesville, Maryland.
How it compares
- There are 25 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Washington ~27 mi, Winchester ~37 mi, Baltimore ~48 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 31-32 (031.00) | 0.3 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 30-31 (030.00) | 0.3 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 29-30 (029.00) | 0.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 32-33 (032.00) | 1.2 mi | 1.4 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 28-29 (028.00) | 1.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 33-34 (033.00) | 2.4 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 27-28 (027.00) | 2.7 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 34-35 (034.00) | 3.2 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 26-27 (026.00) | 3.6 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 35-36 (035.00) | 4.0 mi | 0.7 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 36-37 (036.00) | 4.5 mi | 0.7 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 25-26 (025.00) | 4.6 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
Mountain biking nearby
41.8 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (2.1 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 11.9 miUnrated: 29.9 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 11.9 mi of green-rated trail
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.1 mi | 11.9 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| Potomac Heritage Trail | 0.2 mi | 6.8 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 31-32 (031.00) | 0.3 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 30-31 (030.00) | 0.3 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 29-30 (029.00) | 0.8 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 32-33 (032.00) | 1.2 mi | 1.4 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 28-29 (028.00) | 1.8 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 33-34 (033.00) | 2.4 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 27-28 (027.00) | 2.7 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 34-35 (034.00) | 3.2 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | NPS | |
| W&OD Bridle Trail | 3.3 mi | 6.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 26-27 (026.00) | 3.6 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
3.4 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.3 mi) |
| Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
4.6 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (10.7 mi) |
| Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.5 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 14 (13.8 mi) |
| Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
9.1 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.4 mi) |
| Turner Farm OpenStreetMap listing |
11.0 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (5.2 mi) |
| Grant Family Campground Willowsford Conservancy |
11.1 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
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.