Bald Eagle Island Hiker-biker Campsite
Open year-round, first-come first-served with no fee or reservation required. Overnight stays limited to one night per site. Non-potable water is available mid-April through mid-November; water is turned off during winter months.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 1:32PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the first Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 1:32PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the first Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 1:32PM EDT until July 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the first Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite sits at mile marker 50.3 along the historic C&O Canal towpath within the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Located just north of the narrow Point of Rocks section of the Potomac River in Frederick County, Maryland, this primitive campsite serves through-hikers and cyclists traveling the 184.5-mile towpath from Georgetown to Cumberland. The site is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Stays are limited to one night per site per trip. Standard amenities include a chemical toilet, picnic table, and grill/fire ring. Non-potable well water is available but must be filtered, chemically treated, or boiled before consumption. Water service runs mid-April through mid-November. This is a walk-in or bike-in site only with no vehicle access. The campsite accommodates 5-10 tents. Campers should be prepared for train noise from nearby rail lines. Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am. All trash must be packed out, and only kiln-fired or dried firewood may be brought into the park. Hammocks are permitted with tree straps at least one inch wide.
Directions
Located at mile 50.3 on the C&O Canal towpath near Lander, MD. Access via towpath only by foot or bicycle. Nearest vehicle parking is 0.5 miles away at Lander (mile 50.8).
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| choh_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (301) 739-4200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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