Lock 21 “Swains Lock” Campground
Imagery: USGS / CopernicusOpen in MapAbout this site
5 numbered campsites, most with a picnic table and fire ring. Additional Info: Located at Mile 16.6 on the C&O Canal towpath between the canal and Potomac River. Free, first-come-first-served hiker-biker campground managed by the National Park Service. Each site includes a picnic table and grill. Hand-pumped water spigot with iodine-treated drinkable water available (turned off November 15–April 15). Chemical toilets available. Limited parking. One-night stay limit. Closest campground to Georgetown for hikers and bikers.
Amenities & access
Access
- Drive-in access
- Hike-in access
Amenities
- Toilets
- Fire Rings
- Clean Water
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Location
39.031190, -77.244386
Elevation · 161 ft
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