Town Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite at mile 162. 1 on the C&O Canal towpath offers free, first-come first-served primitive camping with a chemical toilet, picnic table, grill, and hand pump well water (non-potable; requires filtering or treatment).

Located near the Potomac River in Allegany County, the spacious site accommodates multiple tents and is ideal for multi-day canal trips, though stays are limited to one night per visit and water is unavailable November 15–April 15.