Leopards Mill Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite
Open year-round, first-come first-served with no reservations or fees. One-night stay limit per trip. Non-potable well water is currently available but must be treated before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April.
About
Leopards Mill Hiker-Biker Campsite is one of approximately 30 primitive campsites spaced every 5-7 miles along the 184.5-mile C&O Canal towpath. Located at mile marker 129.9 in Washington County near Hancock, Maryland, this site serves long-distance cyclists and hikers traveling the historic canal route between Georgetown and Cumberland. The campsite provides basic backcountry-style amenities: a chemical toilet, picnic table, fire grill, and a hand-pump well. The well water is non-potable and must be filtered, boiled, or chemically treated before consumption. Water is turned off seasonally from mid-November through mid-April. There is no vehicle access to this site. As a hiker-biker campsite, Leopards Mill operates under specific rules: stays are limited to one night per site per trip, quiet hours run from 10 PM to 6 AM, and all trash must be packed out. Fires are permitted only in the provided grill. Pets are welcome but must remain leashed at all times.
Directions
Located at mile 129.9 on the C&O Canal towpath near Hancock. Access is by foot or bicycle only via the towpath. No vehicle access available.
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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 | None |
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