Stickpile Hill Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite
Open year-round, first-come first-served, no fee. One-night limit per site per trip. Non-potable water available mid-April through mid-November; bring filtration or treatment. Water is off mid-November through mid-April.
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:55PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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.
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Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| 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 | None |
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