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Single campsite with grill, picnic table and fire ring.
Open

Open year-round with reservations via Recreation.gov. Potable water is available from mid-April through late October. Peak season rates apply April 15 through November 15. Stay limit is 14 consecutive nights between May 1 and October 1.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 2:47PM EDT until July 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

2:47 PM — 10:00 PM

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About

Located at Mile 140 on the C&O Canal Towpath, Fifteenmile Creek Campground occupies a scenic spot where Fifteen Mile Creek meets the Potomac River. The campground is tucked in the mountains of western Maryland, adjacent to Green Ridge State Forest, making it an ideal basecamp for exploring the surrounding natural areas. Little Orleans is the nearest town, situated upstream of Hancock and downstream of Paw Paw, West Virginia. The campground offers nine single drive-in campsites, each accommodating up to eight people with a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. A 30-person group site is also available but lacks direct vehicle access. Small RVs, travel trailers, and pop-ups up to 20 feet can be accommodated. Vault toilets are located between sites 3 and 4. Potable water from a hand pump is available seasonally from mid-April through late October. Boating and fishing are the primary draws here, with a boat ramp providing direct access to the Potomac River. The park operates as a trash-free facility, so campers must pack out all waste. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Pets are permitted but must be leashed at all times with waste removed by owners.

Directions

From Hagerstown: Take I-70W to I-68W. 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. Note: RVs and trailers should use High Germany Road as Orleans Road has a low-clearance tunnel.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $10 - $20

Vehicle

Max RV Length 20ft
Max Trailer Length 20ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (301) 739-4200

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

Photos

Single campsite with grill, picnic table and fire ring.
Potomac River near 15 Mile Creek
Single Campsite
Single Campsite
Potomac River near Fifteenmile Creek
Single Campsite
Boat Ramp
Single Campsite
Group Campsite
Potomac River near 15 Mile Creek
Group Campsite

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