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.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:32PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant and Eastern Mineral Counties. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:32PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant and Eastern Mineral Counties. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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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