
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
Photo: NPS/ E. Cowan
About this campground
Mile 82.7 - 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.
Around here
Around Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
- Antietam National Battlefield Visitor CenterVisitor center2.9 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Antietam National BattlefieldRecreation area3.4 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Williamsport Visitor CenterVisitor center7.7 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Williamsport Visitor Center - Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical ParkVisitor center7.7 mi (opens in a new tab)
Temperature from a 1980 federal survey. The record says nothing about access, ownership or current conditions.
- Take a Short Walk on the Antietam Remembered TrailSelf-Guided Tours - Walking · 10-45 Minutes2.9 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Take a short hike on the Tidball TrailSelf-Guided Tours - Walking · 20-60 Minutes4 mi (opens in a new tab)
- The Union Advance Trail at AntietamHiking · 30-90 Minutes4.4 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Explore the C&O Canal Williamsport Visitors CenterSelf-Guided Tours - Walking · 20-60 Minutes7.6 mi (opens in a new tab)
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Thermal springs: NOAA NCEI (1980) · Source: National Park Service. No claim to original U.S. Government works. · Public land: USGS PAD-US · Forest roads: USDA Forest Service MVUM · BLM routes and areas: Bureau of Land Management (simplified for web display)
Sites and hookups
- Booking
- First come, first served





