Stickpile Hill Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite

About

Stickpile Hill Hiker-Biker Campsite sits at mile 149.4 of the C&O Canal towpath near Little Orleans, Maryland. It is one of roughly 30 primitive campsites spaced every 5-7 miles along the 184.5-mile towpath, designed for through-hikers and bikers traversing this historic corridor between Georgetown and Cumberland. This single-site campground is walk-in only, located 1-5 miles from the nearest vehicle access. No fee or reservation is required; the site operates first-come, first-served with a strict one-night-per-site-per-trip limit. Amenities are basic: a chemical toilet available year-round, a picnic table, and a fire grill. Non-potable well water is available mid-April through mid-November but must be filtered, chemically treated, or boiled before use. Campers must pack out all trash as the C&O Canal is a trash-free park. Pets are allowed but must remain leashed. Fires are restricted to the provided grill or fire ring; only kiln-dried firewood or dead grounded material may be burned, and coals must be fully extinguished and removed. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 6 AM.

Directions

Located at mile 149.4 on the C&O Canal towpath near Little Orleans, Maryland. Accessible only by foot or bicycle via the towpath.