Horseshoe Bend Hiker-Biker Campsite

Sharpsburg, Maryland

About

Horseshoe Bend Campsite, located where the Potomac River makes a huge U-shaped turn, offers free hiker/biker overnight stays with basic amenities like a portable toilet, picnic table, grill, and water source. The campsite is near the remains of Lock 40, heavily damaged by Confederate raids in 1864. Nearby amenities include Taylors Landing Boat Ramp, Taylors Landing Parking, Taylors Landing Restroom, Big Woods Campsite Hand Pump, and Big Woods Restroom. Visitors can also explore nearby points of interest like Lock 40, Snyders Landing, and Access Point - Sharpsburg. The C&O Canal National Historical Park provides detailed camping information and site reservations can be made via Recreation.gov. The National Park Service website offers information on current park conditions, campsite reservations, maps, and safety guidelines.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• hiker/biker overnight stops

Local Attractions

• Lock 40
• Snyders Landing
• Access Point - Sharpsburg
• Taylors Landing Boat Ramp
• Taylors Landing Parking
• Taylors Landing Restroom
• Big Woods Campsite Hand Pump
• Big Woods Restroom