Licking Creek Hiker Biker Campsite

Big Pool, Maryland

About

Licking Creek Campsite is a campsite located at mile 116.0 on the C&O Canal. The campsite is managed by the C&O Canal Trust, the official philanthropic partner of the C&O National Historical Park. The campsite has potable water available, but it may not be available at each campsite. Water is treated with iodine, and visitors are advised to have water purification tablets with them. The campsite is near the Licking Creek Aqueduct, Trailhead - Western Maryland Rail Trail East, and Green Spring Run/Furnace. Visitors can also explore the nearby Western Maryland Rail Trail, Big Pool, and Fort Frederick State Park. The campsite is accessible by car, and parking is available nearby. The C&O Canal Explorer mobile app is available for download, providing GPS-compatible directions and information on over 800 points of interest along the canal.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Tent Sites

Local Attractions

• Licking Creek Aqueduct
• Trailhead - Western Maryland Rail Trail East
• Green Spring Run/Furnace
• Western Maryland Rail Trail
• Big Pool
• Fort Frederick State Park