Maryland / Allegany County

Sorrel Ridge Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite

Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Water is currently turned off until mid-April. Limited to one night per trip.

About

Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Campsite is positioned at mile 154.1 of the historic C&O Canal towpath near Hagerstown, Maryland. Part of a network of primitive campsites spaced roughly every 5-7 miles along the 184.5-mile corridor, this site provides basic overnight accommodations for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders traversing the canal. The campsite operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees or reservations required, though stays are limited to one night per trip to ensure availability for other through-travelers. Facilities include a chemical toilet (portable toilet available year-round), picnic table, and grill where fires are permitted. Firewood may be collected on-site but cannot be brought from outside the park to prevent invasive species. The site provides water access, though it is non-potable and must be filtered, chemically treated, or boiled before consumption. Water service is turned off from mid-November through mid-April. Located adjacent to the Potomac River, the campsite may be subject to flooding after heavy rainfall.

Directions

Located at mile 154.1 on the C&O Canal towpath. Accessible only by foot, bicycle, or horseback via the towpath. More information at nps.gov/choh.

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