Pigmans Ferry Hiker-biker Campsite
Open — Open year-round, first-come first-served with no reservations. Limited to one-night stays. Non-potable water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:00AM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 10 to 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, and Western Mineral Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations above 2000 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.
About
Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite is one of 31 primitive campsites spaced approximately every 5 to 7 miles along the 184.5-mile C&O Canal towpath within Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Located at mile 169.1 in the upper reaches of the canal near Cumberland, this free campsite is accessible only to hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians traveling the towpath. The site provides basic amenities including a portable toilet available year-round, a picnic table, and a grill for cooking. Non-potable water is available from mid-April through mid-November but must be filtered, chemically treated, or boiled before consumption as it is untreated. Water is shut off from mid-November to mid-April due to freezing temperatures. Campers must come prepared with their own camping equipment and supplies. Overnight stays are limited to one night per campsite, and no reservations or fees are required. Sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Fires are restricted to the provided grills or portable grills positioned off the ground, and all coals must be extinguished and removed from the park. Cell phone reception may be limited or seasonal in this remote location.
Directions
Located at mile 169.1 on the C&O Canal towpath. Accessible only by foot, bicycle, or horseback. More information at nps.gov/choh.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Potomac Forks Hiker-biker Campsite 3.3mi
- Spring Gap Campground 4.0mi
- Irons Mountain Hiker-biker Campsite 5.6mi
- Town Creek Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 6.0mi
- Evitts Creek Hiker-biker Campsite 6.9mi
- Rocky Gap State Park Campground 12mi
- Purslane Run Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 9.9mi
- Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite 10mi
- Sorrel Ridge Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 11mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
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