Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Poolesville, Maryland.
How it compares
- There are 23 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Washington ~22 mi, Winchester ~42 mi, Baltimore ~45 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towpath, Milepost 25-26 (025.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 26-27 (026.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 24-25 (024.00) | 1.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 27-28 (027.00) | 1.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 23-24 (023.00) | 1.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 28-29 (028.00) | 2.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 22-23 (022.00) | 2.9 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 29-30 (029.00) | 3.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 21-22 (021.00) | 3.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 30-31 (030.00) | 4.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 20-21 (020.00) | 4.6 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 31-32 (031.00) | 4.8 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
Mountain biking nearby
56.6 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (2.8 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 20.9 miUnrated: 35.7 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 20.9 mi of green-rated trail
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.0 mi | 9.1 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| Towpath, Milepost 25-26 (025.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 26-27 (026.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| East River Trail | 0.3 mi | 1.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| West River Trail | 0.4 mi | 1.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Barred Owl Trail | 0.5 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| White Trail | 0.6 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Deer Trail | 0.8 mi | 1.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 24-25 (024.00) | 1.0 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 27-28 (027.00) | 1.0 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Potomac Heritage Trail | 1.3 mi | 13.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 23-24 (023.00) | 1.9 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 14 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingPaddlingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
4.6 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.0 mi) |
| Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
7.9 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.3 mi) |
| Lake Fairfax Family Campground Fairfax County Parks Authority |
8.4 | VA | — | 55 | E S | yes | — | Reserve | 32 (23.3 mi) |
| Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
8.7 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 44 (36.1 mi) |
| Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
9.1 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 14 (13.8 mi) |
| Marsden Tract Group Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
11.6 | MD | — | 6 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 55 (46.8 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.