Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
The Fifteen Mile Creek Campground is located at Mile 140 on the C&O Canal Towpath, in the town of Little Orleans upstream of Hancock and downstream of Paw Paw, WV, on the Maryland side of the of the Potomac River. The campsites are drive-in, large enough to park a small fifth wheel/travel trailer/RV/pop-out with a 20' ft. maximum.
The campground has nine single drive-in campsites. There is one group site available that does not have direct vehicle access. The group site can accommodate 30 people. Each single will accommodate up to eight people. Single campsites have a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Protected pit toilets are located between campsite #3 and campsite #4 along the dead end circle. Potable hand pump water is available from April 15 - October 31. No motor vehicle traffic is allowed on the towpath. Parking is allowed in the drive-in campsites and the adjacent parking lot for vehicles with trailers and support vehicles for the group site.
Notifications and Alerts
Alcohol is prohibited in C&O Canal NHP campgrounds.
Need to Know
- While access can be had via Orleans Rd, High Germany Rd. must be taken with a RV or larger vehicle as there is a tunnel on Orleans Rd.
Suggestions: Bring a backup supply of potable water as pump handles may not be in place at all times. Restrooms will be cleaned twice weekly. Please bring your own hand sanitizer, soap and toilet paper as these items have been the subject of theft.
- Please bring ample water if winter, and food as minimal supplies are available if at all in Little Orleans.
Fires are permitted in established fire rings. Please ensure that your fire is extinguished completely each time you leave the area. The cutting or defacing of any live growth is strictly prohibited. Kiln fired or dried wood may be brought into the park. Fallen dead timber in the park may be used for on-site firewood. Bring handsaws to cut fallen wood. Chainsaws are prohibited. Park Rangers reserve the right to ban all fires during periods of drought.
- Please observe quiet hours between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
- Pets are allowed in the campgrounds. They must be restrained by a 6 ft. leash at all times and their waste must be picked up and taken with the owner.
- The park is a 'Trash Free Park' and trashcans are not provided. Trash must be picked up and the area left in a clean condition before the group departs.
Check in time is 1:00 p.m. EST and Check out time is 12:00 p.m. EST.
If someone is in your campsite claiming they paid or you have emergencies, please call National Capital Region Communications Center 1-866-677-6677.
Marijuana is illegal on federal property.
Natural Features
Fifteen Mile Creek Campground is adjacent to the confluence of Fifteen Mile Creek and the Potomac River on the Maryland side. Tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland and adjacent to Green Ridge State Forest, natural beauty is plentiful all times of the year, but especially during autumn.
Nearby Attractions
Greenridge State Forest and Billmeyer Wildlife Management Area are state managed areas available for additional activities. This area is remote.
Recreation
The most popular activity for Fifteen Mile Creek campers is boating and fishing. The campground has a boat ramp for easy access to the Potomac River for kayakers and fisherman alike. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older.
Changes & Cancellations
Cancellations
A cancellation is the release of a confirmed reservation prior to the start of the defined late cancellation time frame which results in non-use by the original customer.
Camping and Day Use Facilities
Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window
• Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
• Group Facility: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
• Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.
Contact Information
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11710 MacArthur Blvd. Potomac MD 20854
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Hagerstown: Take I-70W to I-68 W. Take Exit 68 towards Little Orleans. Follow Orleans Rd for 4 miles. Make a left on High Germany Rd. and it will dead end at the campground. From Cumberland: Take I-68 east for 25 miles to exit 68 and then follow Orleans Road for 4 miles. Make a left on High Germany Rd and it will dead end in the park.
Available Campsites
- Site 06, Loop Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite, Type Standard Nonelectric
