Opequon Junction Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite
Open year-round, first-come first-served with no fee or reservation required. Stays limited to one night per trip. Non-potable water is available mid-April through mid-November only; water is turned off during winter months. The towpath between mileposts 84.4 and 89.1 may flood during high water events, requiring a posted detour.
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
Opequon Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite sits at Mile 90.9 on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath in Washington County, Maryland, near Williamsport. It serves thru-hikers and bikers traveling the 184.5-mile trail between Georgetown and Cumberland. Like the other hiker-biker sites along the towpath, it provides basic primitive camping with no fee and no reservations required. The site accommodates 5-10 tents depending on configuration and includes a chemical toilet, picnic table, and fire ring/grill. Non-potable well water is available from mid-April through mid-November but must be filtered, chemically treated, or boiled before drinking or cooking. Water is turned off during winter months. Fires are restricted to the provided fire rings and grills. Campers may collect dead grounded wood or bring kiln-dried firewood from outside the park. This is a trash-free park requiring campers to pack out all waste. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 6 AM. The site is located 1-5 miles from the nearest parking area, making it accessible only on foot or by bicycle.
Directions
Located at mile 90.9 on the C&O Canal towpath near Williamsport, MD. Accessible only by foot or bicycle via the towpath.
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Location
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 | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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