Indian Flats Hiker-biker Campsite
Open year-round, first-come, first-served with no fee or reservation required. One-night maximum stay. Non-potable water is available mid-April through mid-November; water handles are removed during winter months.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 8:36AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 2 at 8:36AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 8:36AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
About
Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite is one of the free primitive campsites spaced every 5-7 miles along the 184.5-mile Chesapeake & Ohio Canal towpath. Located at mile 42.5 in Frederick County near Dickerson, Maryland, the site provides a convenient overnight stop for through-hikers and bikers traversing the historic canal route. No fee or reservation is required; sites are first-come, first-served with a one-night maximum stay per visit. The campsite includes a chemical toilet, picnic table, and fire pit at each site. Non-potable well water is available from mid-April through mid-November, though campers must filter, chemically treat, or boil all water before drinking or cooking. Water handles are removed during winter months to prevent freeze damage. Fires are restricted to the provided fire rings and grills or portable grills positioned off the ground; coals must be fully extinguished and removed from the park. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 6 AM. Pets are welcome but must remain leashed at all times. Hammock camping is permitted using wide straps only. Campers must practice leave-no-trace principles and pack out all trash. The site accommodates 5-10 tents depending on capacity and is located 1-5 miles from the nearest parking area.
Directions
Located at milepost 42.5 on the C&O Canal towpath near Dickerson, Maryland. Accessible only by foot, bicycle, or horseback via the towpath.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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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