Little Pool Hiker-Biker Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Hancock, Maryland.
Freenightly fee
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
First-comebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
13named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (11.4 mi)
33.7 mibike trails within 5 mi
How it compares
- There are 32 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~35 mi, Washington ~79 mi, Baltimore ~85 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 120-121 (120.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 121-122 (121.00) | 0.4 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 119-120 (119.00) | 0.7 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 122-123 (122.00) | 1.4 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 118-119 (118.00) | 1.6 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 123-124 (123.00) | 2.4 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 117-118 (117.00) | 2.6 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 124-125 (124.00) | 3.4 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 116-117 (116.00) | 3.6 mi | 0.7 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 125-126 (125.00) | 4.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 115-116 (115.00) | 4.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Western Maryland Rail Trail | 4.3 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
+ 1 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
33.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 33.7 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.0 mi | 21.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 120-121 (120.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 121-122 (121.00) | 0.4 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 119-120 (119.00) | 0.7 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 122-123 (122.00) | 1.4 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 118-119 (118.00) | 1.6 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 123-124 (123.00) | 2.4 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 117-118 (117.00) | 2.6 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 124-125 (124.00) | 3.4 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 116-117 (116.00) | 3.6 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 125-126 (125.00) | 4.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 115-116 (115.00) | 4.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licking Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
4.2 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.0 mi) |
| White Rock Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.2 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 14 (12.3 mi) |
| Leopards Mill Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
7.1 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 15 (14.8 mi) |
| Happy Hills Campground Private campground |
7.2 | MD | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 15 (14.8 mi) |
| Fort Frederick State Park Campground Fort Frederick State Park |
7.9 | MD | $15 | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 12 (11.8 mi) |
| McCoy's Ferry Campground Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
9.2 | MD | — | 13 | — | yes | yes | Reserve | 14 (13.7 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 120.4 - Hiker-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.