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Horsepen Branch suits hikers and cyclists seeking primitive canal-side camping. It lies along the C&O Canal Towpath near Sterling, Maryland. Campers get a chemical toilet, iodine-treated water pump, picnic table, and grill at this car-free site.
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Write a ReviewNo, Horsepen Branch has no full hookups. This hiker/biker site offers no electric service in 30-amp or 50-amp, no water hookups, and no sewer. Use the hand pump for iodine-treated water and bring purification. A chemical toilet serves sanitation needs.
Pet policy details are unknown for Horsepen Branch. As a C&O Canal National Historical Park site, leashed pets usually join hikers and bikers on trails and campsites. Confirm rules via NPS at 301-739-4200. No dog park or special pet amenities listed.
Call 301-739-4200 or check Recreation.gov for current rates. Pricing covers the primitive site with chemical toilet, water pump, picnic table, and grill. Reservations recommended, especially in peak season. Water shuts off November 15 to April 15.
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