Killiansburg Cave Hiker-biker Campsite
Open — Open year-round with no reservation required. One-night maximum stay. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:34AM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 45 to 50 mph. There may be a lull in the wind gusts between 3 AM and 7 AM, but winds will increase again later Tuesday morning before gradually subsiding during the afternoon. * WHERE...In Maryland, Washington County. In Virginia, Clarke and Frederick VA Counties. In West Virginia, Hampshire, Hardy, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Closures: Detours; Towpath; Points of Interest
Multiple items are closed due to hazardous conditions or maintenance. See below for more details.
Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
Visitors are restricted to the designated trails within the Gold Mine Tract in the Great Falls area. This location is generally defined as that area bordered by MacArthur Boulevard and Berma Road and depicted on the Great Falls Maryland Hiking Map.
Equestrian Traffic Temporarily Prohibited Milepost 173.37 to 184.5
Horses are prohibited between Spring Gap (mile 173.37) and Cumberland (mile 184.5) due to recent and ongoing towpath resurfacing. See more for details.
Scheduled Closure
From 6/27-7/1, CSX Transportation will close the railroad crossings at Point of Rocks (mile 48.2), Lander (mile 50.8), and Brunswick (mile 55) to perform repairs. Vehicles will be unable to reach the parking lot or boat ramp. The towpath will remain open.
About
Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite is positioned at mile 75.2 of the historic C&O Canal towpath, approximately midway between Georgetown and Cumberland. This free, walk-in campsite serves as one of more than 30 primitive hiker-biker sites spaced roughly every 5-7 miles along the 184.5-mile trail. The site accommodates one group per night on a first-come, first-served basis with a one-night maximum stay limit. Amenities are minimal by design, consisting of a chemical toilet, picnic table, and grill. Located near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland, this campsite lies in close proximity to the Potomac River and is subject to flooding after heavy rains. Water is provided seasonally from mid-April through mid-November, but it is non-potable and requires filtering, chemical treatment, or boiling before use. Firewood may be collected from dead material on the ground for use at the campsite only, and fires must be confined to provided grills and fire rings or portable grills positioned off the ground. The site is not accessible by vehicle and cannot accommodate RVs or trailers.
Directions
Located at mile 75.2 on the C&O Canal towpath near Sharpsburg. Accessible only by foot, bicycle, or horseback along the towpath.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Big Woods Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 2.3mi
- Horseshoe Bend Hiker-biker Campsite 2.3mi
- Rohrbach Group Campground 3.0mi
- Antietam Creek Campsite 3.8mi
- Opequon Junction Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 5.2mi
- Cumberland Valley Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 7.7mi
- Huckleberry Hill Hiker-biker Campsite 8.4mi
- Jordan Junction Hiker-biker Campsite 11mi
- Washington Monument State Park Youth Group Campground 9.7mi
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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 | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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