Indigo Neck Hiker-Biker Campsite on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
The Indigo Neck Hiker-Biker Campsite is located at Mile 139.2 on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath. See the Camping web page for an interactive location map.
NOTE: Sections of the towpath, locks and other historical structures, trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps, and visitor centers are constantly being closed due to damage and / or repair. When planning an adventure within Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, make sure that areas you plan to visit are open by checking the National Park Service’s official Current Park Conditions web page.
The Indigo Neck Campsite in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is just a stone’s throw away from Lock 57 at Mile 139.2. It is a long strip of land that sits on the bank of the Potomac River, though views are obscured in the summer by excessive vegetation. The campsite is downhill from the towpath, but the terrain at the bottom is level and well suited for tents. There are no set camping spots, so just pitch your tent anywhere within the campsite boundary.
View of the Indigo Neck Hiker-Biker Campsite from the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath
The campsite has one picnic table, one stand-up grill, and one ground-level grill / fire pit, and these are shared by all campers. A portable toilet is next to the towpath, as is a hand-pumped water spigot. Unfortunately, the water is not suitable for drinking or cooking without chemical treatment, filtration, or boiling. It is turned off from November 15th through April 15th.
Picnic table and grills at the Indigo Neck Hiker-Biker Campsite on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Hike-Biker campsites are located at remote areas along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath and can only be reached by those hiking, biking, or horseback riding. There is no charge to camp, but the sites do not have any facilities other than a portable toilet. Stay is limited to one night, so it is assumed you will be moving on in the morning.
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Last updated on June 30, 2026
