National Park Service · Maryland
White Rock Hiker-Biker Campsite
National Park Service · Maryland, United States · in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Walk-in, tent-only site: free. 2 tents, 8 people max per site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Elevation
- 472 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
- Nearest town
- Hancock
- Address
- Hancock, MD, 21750
- Phone
- (301) 739-4200
About
Mile 126.4 - 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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 25° | -3° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 43° | 29° | 7° | 71° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 54° | 35° | 16° | 75° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 67° | 45° | 27° | 89° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 73° | 56° | 39° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 80° | 61° | 53° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 70° | 61° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 70° | 59° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 81° | 63° | 49° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 64° | 47° | 36° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 36° | 22° | 68° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 30° | 14° | 66° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Joseph Hancock Jr. Primitive Park Camping · City, County & Regional Parks · 2 mi
- Leopards Mill Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite · National Park Service · 2 mi · 1 sites
- Little Pool Hiker-Biker Campsite · National Park Service · 5 mi
- Cacapon Junction Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite · National Park Service · 5 mi · 1 sites
- Sideling Hill Creek State Park · Maryland State Parks · 8 mi · 2 sites
All public campgrounds in Maryland · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-02-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.