Rick from Grafton on 2/23/2016 7:52:05 PM:
First, please remember that parts of the C&O border private property. I have stealth camped in the past also but if an area is clearly marked you should abide by the rules. Most established Park Service sites are 7-10 miles apart. If a site is opposite a lock for instance there's usually a footbridge or some other means of getting across. All/most campsites are right off the trail and some sit maybe 100' off the trail. Don't mean to sound "preachy" just hate to see someone busted for no reason. Or possibly mess up a good thing ie...free camping.