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How is camping at Calico Rocks?


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Not-Giver-Upper from Rockville on 10/14/2026 8:56:11 AM:
Hi

I was wondering what's the experience of camping at Calico Rocks. It seems very close to the tracks. Is it noisy at night' say after 9pm? Asking as I'm hoping to camp there overnight at a ride at some point in the near future.

Many thanks
NGU

 
Rivnuts from Homestead, PA on 10/14/2026 4:09:36 PM:
I’ve camped there a handful of times. As you have observed, the campsite is just across the canal from the RR tracks. In my opinion, the trains there are the loudest of all camping areas on either the GAP or the C&O. You’d swear they were about to pass through your tent as they approach. I try to avoid staying there if possible.