Little Pool Hiker-biker Campsite
Open year-round, first-come first-served. No fee or reservation required. One-night limit per visit. Non-potable well water available mid-April through mid-November; bring your own drinking water or treatment method.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 5:20PM 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 109. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central 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. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 5:20PM 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 109. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central 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. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 5:20PM 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 109. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central 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. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Little Pool Hiker-Biker Campsite is one of many primitive campsites spaced every 5-7 miles along the 184.5-mile C&O Canal towpath. Located at mile marker 120.4 in Washington County near Hancock, Maryland, it serves long-distance hikers and cyclists traveling the historic canal route between Georgetown and Cumberland. The campsite includes a chemical toilet, picnic table, firepit with grill, and access to non-potable well water. Water is available from mid-April through mid-November but requires filtering, chemical treatment, or boiling before consumption. Fires are permitted only in the provided fire ring or portable grills positioned off the ground; coals must be extinguished and removed from the park. There is no fee or reservation required. Camping operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a one-night maximum stay per site. Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am. Pets must remain leashed at all times. Like all C&O Canal sites, this is a trash-free park; campers must pack out everything they bring in.
Directions
Located at mile marker 120.4 along the C&O Canal towpath, approximately 1-5 miles from the nearest road access. The towpath runs parallel to the Potomac River near Hancock, Maryland.
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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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