Horseshoe Bend Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite

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Horseshoe Bend Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park · Mercersville, MD

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Address:Mercersville, MD

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Mile 79.2 - Hiker-biker campgrounds are located along the towpath approximately every 5-7 miles. No fee or reservation required. Overnight stays are limited to one night. All sites include a chemical toilet, picnic table, grill, and drinking water. Please Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. Water is treated with iodine. Please plan to have water purification tablets with you. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.