Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Williamsport, Maryland.
Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
10overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
Allowedmax RV/trailer length
21named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (20.3 mi)
58.1 mibike trails within 5 mi
How it compares
- With 10 sites it is the #16 largest of 21 Maryland campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- There are 29 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 10 of 10 sites; campfires allowed on 10 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~33 mi, Harrisonburg ~85 mi, Washington ~88 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesQuiet areaPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towpath, Milepost 140-141 (140.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.3 | NPS |
| Towpath, Mile 141-142 (141.00) | 0.1 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 143-144 (143.00) | 0.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 142-143 (142.00) | 0.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 139-140 (139.00) | 0.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 144-145 (144.00) | 1.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 138-139 (138.00) | 1.5 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 137-138 (137.00) | 1.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 145-146 (145.00) | 2.0 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 147-148 (147.00) | 2.5 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 148-149 (148.00) | 2.5 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 146-147 (146.00) | 2.6 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
+ 9 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
58.1 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.1 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 58.1 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.1 mi | 37.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 140-141 (140.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.3 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Mile 141-142 (141.00) | 0.1 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 143-144 (143.00) | 0.8 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 142-143 (142.00) | 0.9 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 139-140 (139.00) | 0.9 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 144-145 (144.00) | 1.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 138-139 (138.00) | 1.5 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 137-138 (137.00) | 1.9 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 145-146 (145.00) | 2.0 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 147-148 (147.00) | 2.5 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 148-149 (148.00) | 2.5 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 10 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingPaddlingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Rider Campground Private campground |
0.6 | MD | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 21 (20.0 mi) |
| Indigo Neck Hiker Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
1.4 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 21 (20.4 mi) |
| Devils Alley Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
1.4 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 20 (19.0 mi) |
| Stickpile Hill Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
2.9 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 22 (21.4 mi) |
| Gary's Family Campground Private campground |
4.2 | WV | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 14 (12.6 mi) |
| Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.2 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 21 (20.1 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.
From the managing agency
Overview
The Fifteen Mile Creek Campground is located at Mile 140 on the C&O Canal Towpath, in the town of Little Orleans upstream of Hancock and downstream of Paw Paw, WV, on the Maryland side of the of the Potomac River. The campsites are drive-in, large enough to park a small fifth wheel/travel trailer/RV/pop-out with a 20' ft. maximum. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Recreation
The most popular activity for Fifteen Mile Creek campers is boating and fishing. The campground has a boat ramp for easy access to the Potomac River for kayakers and fisherman alike. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older. Facilities
The campground has nine single drive-in c… read the full description on Recreation.gov