Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite
Green Spring, Maryland · 561 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
- 561 ft (171 m)561 ft171 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.gov4.0 mi
- Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite1 site · Free6.1 mi
- Paw Paw CampgroundFree10 mi
- Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite10 sites · $10–$20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov10 mi
- Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite10 sites · $10–$20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov15 mi
- Indigo Neck Hiker Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite1 site · Free17 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 169.1 - 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 Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 21% chance of rain87°59°
- ThuRain Showers, 80% chance of rain67°58°
- FriChance Rain Showers, 48% chance of rain78°39°
- SatMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain55°32°
- SunSunny63°36°
Nearby camping
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WV House
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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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