White Rock Hiker-Biker Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Hancock, Maryland.
Freenightly fee
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
First-comebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
14named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (12.3 mi)
36.2 mibike trails within 5 mi
How it compares
- There are 30 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~34 mi, Washington ~82 mi, Baltimore ~89 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, Milespost 126-127 (126.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath Milepost 127-128 (127.00) | 0.5 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 125-126 (125.00) | 0.5 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Western Maryland Rail Trail | 1.1 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 128-129 (128.00) | 1.3 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 129-130 (129.00) | 1.4 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 124-125 (124.00) | 1.5 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 123-124 (123.00) | 2.3 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 130-131 (130.00) | 2.4 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 122-123 (122.00) | 3.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 131-132 (131.00) | 3.4 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 121-122 (121.00) | 3.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
+ 2 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
36.2 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 36.2 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.0 mi | 23.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milespost 126-127 (126.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath Milepost 127-128 (127.00) | 0.5 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 125-126 (125.00) | 0.5 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Western Maryland Rail Trail | 1.1 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 128-129 (128.00) | 1.3 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 129-130 (129.00) | 1.4 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 124-125 (124.00) | 1.5 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 123-124 (123.00) | 2.3 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 130-131 (130.00) | 2.4 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 122-123 (122.00) | 3.0 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 131-132 (131.00) | 3.4 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Hills Campground Private campground |
2.2 | MD | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 15 (14.8 mi) |
| Leopards Mill Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
2.4 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 15 (14.8 mi) |
| Little Pool Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.2 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 13 (11.4 mi) |
| Cacapon Junction Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.4 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 15 (14.4 mi) |
| Indigo Neck Hiker Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
8.7 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 21 (20.4 mi) |
| Licking Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
8.8 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.0 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.
From the managing agency
Mile 126.4 - 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.
Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use.