Bald Eagle Island
Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for Bald Eagle Island.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Bald Eagle Island.
- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
Where Bald Eagle Island sits on the map and how to get there.
Nearby cities & towns
Towns and cities closest to Bald Eagle Island — browse campsites near each.
What’s nearby
Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.
🏞️ Attractions
Furnace Mountain is the tallest peak of Catoctin Mountain in Loudoun County, Virginia. It rises steeply from the southern banks of the Potomac River across from Point of Rocks, Maryland and continues southward for 1 mile (1.6 km), reaching an elevation of 891 feet (272 m) before falling to a gap between it and an unnamed peak of 800 feet (240 m). Its name arises from the iron furnaces located at
Point of Rocks is a historic passenger rail station on the MARC Brunswick Line between Washington, D.C., and Martinsburg, WV, located at Point of Rocks, Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The station was built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1873, and designed by E. Francis Baldwin. It is situated at the junction of the B&O Old Main Line (running to Baltimore) and the Metropolitan Br
Point of Rocks is a historic passenger rail station on the MARC Brunswick Line between Washington, D.C., and Martinsburg, WV, located at Point of Rocks, Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The station was built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1873, and designed by E. Francis Baldwin. It is situated at the junction of the B&O Old Main Line (running to Baltimore) and the Metropolitan Br
aqueduct for the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in Maryland
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Weverton is an unincorporated community hamlet located in the southern tip of Washington County, Maryland, United States, near the north shore of the Potomac River. Its population is about 500. Weverton is located at the intersection of MD Route 67 and U.S. Route 340. The nearest incorporated communities are Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the west) and Brunswick ( 2.7 miles (4
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Weverton is an unincorporated community hamlet located in the southern tip of Washington County, Maryland, United States, near the north shore of the Potomac River. Its population is about 500. Weverton is located at the intersection of MD Route 67 and U.S. Route 340. The nearest incorporated communities are Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the west) and Brunswick ( 2.7 miles (4
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Cigarette Outlet
- Discount Cigarette Outlet
- Corner Store
⛽ Fuel
Exxon- Cigarette Outlet Gas Mart
- Fuel station
🍽️ Food & drink
- Big Belly's
- The Flying Ace
- Aroma House
➕ Medical
- Frederick Primary Care Associates
- Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Basketball
- Tennis
🏧 ATM & bank
PNC Bank- Middletown Valley Bank
- Bank
Weather
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Bald Eagle Island.
How much does it cost to camp at Bald Eagle Island?
Bald Eagle Island is free to camp at.
Do I need to book ahead for Bald Eagle Island?
No — it's first-come, first-served.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Bald Eagle Island?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Bald Eagle Island?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Bald Eagle Island?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Are there toilets at Bald Eagle Island?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Are showers available at Bald Eagle Island?
No, showers are not available.
Is there WiFi at Bald Eagle Island?
No, there's no internet access on site.
Is there an RV dump station at Bald Eagle Island?
No dump station is available.
Who runs Bald Eagle Island?
Bald Eagle Island is operated by National Park Service.
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