Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Williamsport, MD, MD

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (78 reviews)

Season: May through October

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. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.Fifteen Mile Creek Campground is adjacent to the confluence of Fifteen Mile Creek and the Potomac River on the Maryland side.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fifteen-mile-creek-campsite to be notified when sites open up.

Fifteen Mile Creek offers excellent boating and fishing opportunities with a well-maintained boat ramp and clean facilities. Google reviewers consistently praise the gorgeous surrounding views, maintained bathrooms, and excellent stargazing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Gray Fox, North American River Otter, Worm-eating Warbler, Eastern Whip-Poor-Will, American Redstart, Northern Parula, Eastern Hognose Snake, Eastern Fence Lizard, and Eastern Box Turtle have been documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite: Book early — this is a popular federal campground. RV maximum length is 20 feet; not suitable for larger rigs. Located on the C&O Canal Towpath at Mile 140, ideal for canal biking and hiking access.

Skip Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You plan to visit outside May-October — campground is seasonal.. You want to bring alcoholic beverages — they are prohibited..

Best time to visit Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite (Williamsport, MD), Spring Gap Campground (Cumberland, MD), Mccoy’S Ferry Campground (Williamsport, MD), Rohrbach Group Campground (Sharpsburg, MD).