Calico Rocks
About this site
Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight Campsite is located at mile 47.6 of the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath near Point of Rocks, Maryland. Accessible only by foot or bicycle, it is one of 31 hiker-biker campsites spaced approximately every 5-7 miles along the canal. The site operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation required and no fee charged. Overnight stays are limited to one night per group. Amenities include a portable chemical toilet (available year-round), picnic table, and grill. A hand-pumped water source is available on-site, but water is non-potable and must be filtered, chemically treated, or boiled before use. Water is seasonally available, turned off mid-November through mid-April. The wooded campsite is close to Heater's Island Wildlife Management Area.
Amenities & access
Access
- Hike-in access
Amenities
- Toilets
- Fire Rings
- Clean Water
Contact
Location
39.271046, -77.530415
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