Maryland / Allegany County / Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Evitts Creek Hiker-biker Campsite

Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Water is turned off from mid-November through mid-April. Limited to one night per stay.

About

Located at mile 180.1 of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath, Evitts Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite provides free overnight accommodations for cyclists, hikers, and equestrians traveling through Allegany County near Cumberland, Maryland. Part of a network of primitive campsites spaced approximately every 5-7 miles along the towpath, this site serves as a key stopover for multi-day canal travelers. The campsite includes basic amenities: a chemical toilet available year-round, a picnic table, and a grill or fire ring. A water pump provides non-potable water from mid-April through mid-November, but all water must be filtered, chemically treated, or boiled before consumption. No water is available during winter months. The site operates entirely on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations or fees. Overnight stays are limited to one night to ensure availability for through-travelers. Accessible only by foot, bicycle, or horseback, the campsite sits near the Potomac River and may be subject to flooding after heavy rains. Firewood may be collected from dead material on the ground for use at the campsite but cannot be brought in from outside or removed from the campground. Visitors must pack out all trash and extinguish all coals before departure.

Directions

Located at mile 180.1 on the C&O Canal towpath. Accessible only by foot, bicycle, or horseback. No vehicle access.

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