Irons Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite
Wiley Ford, Maryland · 571 ft · In Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Stephanie Spencer · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 571 ft (174 m)571 ft174 m
- Land
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Park Service
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park · 20 campgrounds
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Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Spring Gap Campground14 sites · $10–$20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov1.8 mi
- Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite1 site · Free11 mi
- Paw Paw CampgroundFree15 mi
- Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite10 sites · $10–$20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov15 mi
- Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite10 sites · $10–$20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov19 mi
- Indigo Neck Hiker Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite1 site · Free20 mi
Also in the park: 22 backcountry and High Sierra camps
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From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov · Correct
- Backcountry camping
- Tent sites
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About
Mile 175.3 - Hiker-biker campgrounds are located along the towpath approximately every 5-7 miles. No fee or reservation required. Overnight stays are limited to one night. All sites include a chemical toilet, picnic table, grill, and water.
Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, and Recreation.gov · Edit
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Cell service at Irons Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 3% chance of rain84°65°
- WedMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain84°60°
- ThuRain Showers Likely, 55% chance of rain68°58°
- FriRain Showers Likely, 58% chance of rain73°40°
- SatMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain54°33°
Nearby camping
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3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from National Park Service — campgrounds (NPS Data API), OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov
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