Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite

Potomac, MD

Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite

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Amenities

  • toilets
  • showers
  • cellPhoneReception
  • potableWater

About Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite

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.