Jordan Junction Hiker-biker Campsite
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with a one-night maximum stay. Water is currently turned off for the season and will remain off through mid-April. No fee or reservation required.
Freeze Watch issued April 8 at 2:03AM EDT until April 9 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Freeze Warning issued April 8 at 2:03AM EDT until April 8 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
About
Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite is a primitive camping area situated at mile 101.2 on the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath near Williamsport, Maryland. Part of a network of hiker-biker campsites spaced approximately every 5-7 miles along the canal, this site serves through-hikers and cyclists traveling the 184.5-mile towpath. The campsite operates as a free, first-come, first-served facility with a one-night maximum stay limit. No reservations are required or accepted. The site accommodates one group of up to eight persons and includes basic amenities: a chemical toilet, picnic table, and grill or fire ring. A hand-pumped water spigot is available, but the water is non-potable and must be filtered, chemically treated, or boiled before use. Water service is shut off from mid-November through mid-April each year. Located in close proximity to the Potomac River, the campsite is subject to flooding after heavy rains. Firewood may be collected from dead material on the ground for use at the campsite only, but cannot be removed from the park or brought in from outside. The site is accessible only by foot or bicycle via the towpath and is not ADA accessible.
Directions
Located at mile 101.2 on the C&O Canal towpath near Williamsport. Accessible only by foot or bicycle via the towpath.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Cumberland Valley Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 3.3mi
- Opequon Junction Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 6.5mi
- North Mountain Hiker-biker Campsite 5.7mi
- Mccoy's Ferry Campground 6.2mi
- Big Woods Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 8.7mi
- Horseshoe Bend Hiker-biker Campsite 9.4mi
- Fort Frederick State Park Campground 8.2mi
- Killiansburg Cave Hiker-biker Campsite 11mi
- Rohrbach Group Campground 11mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| CHOH_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (301) 739-4200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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