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Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite

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Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite

Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite

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Overview

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. 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.

Fee range

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Season

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Reservable

No

Sites available

Tent-focused

Amenities

Activities

Map & Nearby

Nearest town

Montgomery County, MD

Nearest major city

New York, NY

~207 miles away

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