Bald Eagle Campground
Photo: Stephanie Spencer
About
Mile 50.3 - 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. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.
Campsites
Location
Lander, MD 20176
Fees
Hours
Campground is open year-round. Water is generally available from mid-April to mid-November.
Reservations
First-come, first served
Weather
Campsites are near the Potomac River and are subject to flooding after heavy rains.
Accessibility
Gravel, non-level terrain
Cell phone reception is spotty throughout the park and is dependent on the carrier.
Fires are restricted to the grills and fire rings provided or to portable grills positioned off the ground. Coals must be extinguished and removed from the park. Firewood may be collected from dead material on the ground but for use in campgrounds only. Do not remove wood from the campground. Firewood cannot be brought into the park.
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Campsite not ADA accessible.
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No Roads
Primitive Camping Areas