Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite
CampgroundFirst come
Photo: NPS/ S. Spencer
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About this campground
Mile 16.6 - 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 water.
Sites and hookups
- Booking
- First come, first served
RV parks near Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite
Nearest first, within 25 miles. Hookups are what each park lists.
More federal campgrounds nearby
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Public recreation nearby
Trailheads, access points and public lands within 25 miles.
- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkPublic land · 2.1 mi to center · National Park ServiceDetails
- Great Falls Tavern Visitor CenterVisitor center · 2.1 mi · National Park Service · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkDetails
- Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center - Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical ParkVisitor center · 2.1 mi · National Park Service · Potomac Heritage National Scenic TrailDetails
- Great Falls Park Visitor CenterVisitor center · 2.4 mi · National Park Service · Great Falls ParkDetails
- Great Falls ParkPublic land · 3 mi to center · National Park ServiceDetails
- Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing ArtsPublic land · 6.5 mi to center · National Park ServiceDetails
- George Washington Memorial ParkwayPublic land · 6.9 mi to center · National Park ServiceDetails
- Rock Creek ParkPublic land · 11.8 mi to center · National Park ServiceDetails
Data Source: Recreation.gov
