Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Hagerstown, Maryland.
How it compares
- There are 27 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~31 mi, Harrisonburg ~76 mi, Washington ~91 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 162-163 (162.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 161-162 (161.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 163-164 (163.00) | 0.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 160-161 (160.00) | 1.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 164-165 (164.00) | 1.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 159-160 (159.00) | 2.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 165-166 (165.00) | 2.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 158-159 (158.00) | 2.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 166-167 (166.00) | 3.4 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 157-158 (157.00) | 3.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 156-157 (156.00) | 4.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 155-156 (155.00) | 4.3 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
+ 3 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
39.4 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.2 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 39.4 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.0 mi | 24.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 162-163 (162.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 161-162 (161.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 163-164 (163.00) | 0.9 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 160-161 (160.00) | 1.0 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 164-165 (164.00) | 1.9 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 159-160 (159.00) | 2.0 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 165-166 (165.00) | 2.8 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 158-159 (158.00) | 2.9 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 166-167 (166.00) | 3.4 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 157-158 (157.00) | 3.9 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 156-157 (156.00) | 4.0 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
2.7 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.5 mi) |
| Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
4.0 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 16 (15.5 mi) |
| Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
4.4 | MD | $10 | 10 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 18 (17.4 mi) |
| Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.6 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 21 (20.1 mi) |
| Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
6.0 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.4 mi) |
| Avalon Resort Private campground |
6.1 | WV | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 4 (2.9 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.