Indigo Neck Hiker Biker Overnight Campsite
Open year-round, first-come first-served, no fee. One-night limit per trip. Non-potable water is available mid-April through mid-November only; water is turned off during winter months.
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 108 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West 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. * 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 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 108 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West 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. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
About
Indigo Neck Hiker-Biker Campsite sits at mile 139.2 of the historic C&O Canal towpath in Allegany County, Maryland, near Little Orleans. As one of many primitive campsites spaced approximately every 5-7 miles along the 184.5-mile towpath, it serves long-distance hikers and cyclists traveling the canal corridor between Georgetown and Cumberland. The site is free with no reservation required, operating on a first-come first-served basis. Each stay is limited to one night per trip, encouraging through-travelers to keep moving along the route. The campsite accommodates 5-10 tents and includes basic amenities: a chemical toilet, picnic table, and firepit. Well water is available but is non-potable and must be filtered, chemically treated, or boiled before consumption. The water system is shut off from mid-November through mid-April each year. The site is located in close proximity to the Potomac River and may be subject to flooding after heavy rain.
Directions
Indigo Neck Hiker-Biker Campsite is located at mile 139.2 along the C&O Canal Towpath, approximately 1.5 miles downstream from Little Orleans, MD. Access is primarily via the towpath; there is no direct vehicle access to the campsite.
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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 | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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