US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsBackcountry campsite · National park in Washington County, Maryland. Run by National Park Service.
| Operator | National Park Service |
|---|---|
| RVs welcome | No |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump station | No |
| Drinking water | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Fee | No |
| Phone | (301) 739-4200 |
| Website | www.canaltrust.org/pyv/horseshoe-bend-campsite |
| Address | Mercersville, MD, 21782 |
| Reservations | Not reservable on Recreation.gov (first come, first served). Recreation.gov listing |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Horseshoe Bend Hiker Biker Campsite before you go.
Mile 79.2 - 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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Horseshoe Bend Hiker Biker Campsite is in Washington County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.