Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Williamsport, Maryland.
Freenightly fee
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
First-comebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
18named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (16.7 mi)
47.5 mibike trails within 5 mi
How it compares
- There are 47 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~34 mi, Washington ~65 mi, Baltimore ~70 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towpath, Milepost 101-102 (101.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 100-101 (100.00) | 0.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 102-103 (102.00) | 0.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 99-100 (099.00) | 1.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Williamsport Rail Trail | 1.5 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 103-104 (103.00) | 1.6 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Mile 104-105 (104.00) | 1.6 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 98-99 (098.00) | 1.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 105-106 (105.00) | 2.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 97-98 (097.00) | 2.5 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, MIlepost 106-107 (106.00) | 3.1 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 96-97 (096.00) | 3.2 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
+ 6 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
47.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.3 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 47.5 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.0 mi | 30.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 101-102 (101.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 100-101 (100.00) | 0.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 102-103 (102.00) | 0.8 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 99-100 (099.00) | 1.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Williamsport Rail Trail | 1.5 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 103-104 (103.00) | 1.6 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Mile 104-105 (104.00) | 1.6 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 98-99 (098.00) | 1.9 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 105-106 (105.00) | 2.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 97-98 (097.00) | 2.5 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, MIlepost 106-107 (106.00) | 3.1 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Valley Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
3.3 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 24 (23.6 mi) |
| North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.7 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 14 (13.9 mi) |
| McCoy's Ferry Campground Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
6.2 | MD | — | 13 | — | yes | yes | Reserve | 14 (13.7 mi) |
| Opequon Junction Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
6.5 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 20 (19.7 mi) |
| Fort Frederick State Park Campground Fort Frederick State Park |
8.0 | MD | $15 | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 12 (11.8 mi) |
| Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
8.7 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 42 (35.7 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
Mile 101.2 - THiker-biker campgrounds are located along the towpath approximately every 5-7 miles. No fee or reservation required. Overnight stays are limited to one night. All sites include a chemical toilet, picnic table, grill, and water.
Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.