Stickpile Hill Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite

Open — Open year-round for first-come, first-served camping. Water is turned off from mid-November through mid-April. When available, water is non-potable and must be filtered, chemically treated, or boiled before use.

About

Stickpile Hill Hiker-Biker Campsite sits at mile 149.4 along the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath near Little Orleans, Maryland. Part of a network of primitive campsites spaced approximately every 5-7 miles along the 184.5-mile towpath, this site provides basic amenities for hikers and cyclists traveling the canal corridor. The campsite includes a chemical toilet available year-round, a picnic table, and a grill where fires are restricted. A water source is provided but is non-potable and not treated, requiring filtering, chemical treatment, or boiling before use. Water is turned off from mid-November through mid-April each year. The site is located close to the Potomac River and may be subject to flooding after heavy rains. This is a walk-in, tent-only site with no fee charged. Overnight stays are limited to one night per site per trip, and the site operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Firewood may be collected on-site, but bringing firewood into the park is prohibited. The campsite is not ADA accessible and has no cell phone reception, showers, or RV facilities.

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.

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