Opequon Junction Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Williamsport, Maryland.
Summary
Managed by the National Park Service, Opequon Junction Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite sits in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, about 28 miles (straight line) from Winchester. Camping here comes with no nightly fee, according to the agency. Within 5 miles there are 56.8 miles of trail open to bikes, the closest being Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail (at the campground). Sites are first-come, first-served only.
Map: trails and roads near Opequon Junction Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
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How it compares
- There are 43 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~28 mi, Washington ~61 mi, Baltimore ~68 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 90-91 (090.00) | 0.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 91-92 (091.00) | 0.2 mi | 0.8 | NPS |
| Towpath, Mile 89-90 (089.00) | 0.7 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 92-93 (092.00) | 0.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 85-86 (085.00) | 1.2 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 86-87 (086.00) | 1.3 mi | 0.8 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 88-89 (088.00) | 1.4 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 84-85 (084.00) | 1.7 mi | 1.2 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 87-88 (087.00) | 1.8 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 93-94 (093.00) | 1.9 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 94-95 (094.00) | 2.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 83-84 (083.00) | 2.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
+ 8 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
56.8 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 56.8 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.0 mi | 36.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 90-91 (090.00) | 0.0 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 91-92 (091.00) | 0.2 mi | 0.8 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Mile 89-90 (089.00) | 0.7 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 92-93 (092.00) | 0.9 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Dam 4 Inlet Lock Path | 1.2 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 85-86 (085.00) | 1.2 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 86-87 (086.00) | 1.3 mi | 0.8 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 88-89 (088.00) | 1.4 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 84-85 (084.00) | 1.7 mi | 1.2 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 87-88 (087.00) | 1.8 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 93-94 (093.00) | 1.9 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Valley Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
3.2 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 24 (23.6 mi) |
| Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
3.9 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 42 (35.7 mi) |
| Horseshoe Bend Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.0 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 41 (34.6 mi) |
| Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.2 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 41 (33.9 mi) |
| Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
6.5 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 18 (16.7 mi) |
| Rohrbach Group Campground Antietam National Battlefield |
6.8 | MD | $10 | 10 | — | — | — | Reserve | 36 (29.8 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.