North Mountain Hiker-biker Campsite
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Water pumps are turned off from mid-November through mid-April. One-night stay limit per trip.
Frost Advisory issued May 2 at 7:34PM EDT until May 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northern Maryland, central, northern, and northwest Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
About
North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite is a primitive overnight camping area located at mile 110.0 on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath near Clear Spring, Maryland. Part of a network of hiker-biker campsites spaced approximately every 5-7 miles along the canal, this site provides basic amenities for cyclists and hikers traveling the historic towpath. The campsite is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Overnight stays are limited to one night per trip to ensure availability for through-travelers. The site includes a chemical toilet (available year-round), picnic table, and fire grill. A hand pump provides non-potable water from mid-April through mid-November, but the water is not treated and must be filtered, chemically treated, or boiled before use. No water is available from mid-November through mid-April. Firewood may be collected from dead material on the ground for use at the campsite, but fires must be confined to the provided grill or fire ring. Portable grills are permitted if positioned off the ground. The site is located in proximity to the Potomac River and may be subject to flooding after heavy rainfall. This walk-in only site is not accessible to vehicles and is not ADA accessible.
Directions
Located at mile 110.0 on the C&O Canal towpath near Clear Spring, Maryland. Walk-in access only from the towpath.
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Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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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