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

Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

Open — Open year-round for reservations. Potable water available April 15 through October 31. Stays limited to 14 consecutive days between May 1 and October 1.

About

Fifteen Mile Creek Campground sits at Mile 140 on the historic C&O Canal Towpath in Little Orleans, Maryland, on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. This remote drive-in facility accommodates RVs, trailers, and pop-outs up to 20 feet maximum. The campground includes 9 single campsites, each accommodating up to 8 people, plus 1 group site that holds up to 30 people and does not have direct vehicle access. Each single site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. The campground's location at the confluence of Fifteen Mile Creek and the Potomac River makes it ideal for water-based recreation. A boat ramp provides easy access for kayakers and anglers, though a Maryland fishing license is required for those 16 and older. The surrounding landscape features the mountains of Western Maryland, with adjacent Green Ridge State Forest and Billmeyer Wildlife Management Area offering additional outdoor opportunities. The area is particularly scenic during autumn. Facilities include protected pit toilets located between campsites 3 and 4. Potable hand pump water is available seasonally from April 15 through October 31, though campers should bring backup water supplies as pump handles may not always be in place. The park operates as a trash-free facility, requiring all visitors to pack out their waste. RV access requires using High Germany Road due to a low-clearance tunnel on Orleans Road.

Directions

From Hagerstown: Take I-70 W to I-68 W. Take Exit 68 towards Little Orleans. Follow Orleans Rd for 4 miles. Make a left on High Germany Rd. and it will dead end at the campground. From Cumberland: Take I-68 east for 25 miles to exit 68 and then follow Orleans Road for 4 miles. Make a left on High Germany Rd and it will dead end in the park. RV Warning: Do not use GPS. After taking Exit 68, stay on Orleans Rd for 3 miles then turn left onto High Germany Rd. at the intersection of Mountain Rd, High Germany Rd, and Orleans Rd. Stay on High Germany Rd for 3 miles. Campsite will be on the left.

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