State Park
Swains Lock Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park · Potomac, MD
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- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park — official page
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- Address:Potomac, MD
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Mile 16.6 - No fee charged. Stay is limited to one night per site, per trip. All sites have a chemical toilet, water, a picnic table, and grill. 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 November 15 to April 15 each year.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Camp Store
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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