Campground
National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 13, 2026
Mile 156 (Allegany County, MD) - There are 10 single campsites, each has a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Each site can accommodate eight people. If there is a larger group, reserve two sites next to each other. Portable toilets are available. Hamp pump water is available from April 15-November 1.
Peak Season: April 15 - November 15 || Non-Peak Season: November 16 - April 14
The Washington, DC, area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round. The climate gradually gets cooler and wetter further west along the canal where the elevation is higher.
Toilets
Cell Phone Reception
Potable Water
Near Oldtown, Allegany County, Maryland
Tent Only Nonelectric (Peak Season)
April 16 - November 15 (Peak Season)
Tent Only Nonelectric (Non-Peak Season)
November 16 - April 15
RV Allowed
No
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
Trailer Allowed
No
Well water within the reservable campgrounds is potable and treated with iodine - do NOT drink if you have any iodine allergies or if you are on medication for an overactive thyroid. In general, well water is clean and able to be used without additional treatment. However, as a general precaution for wells located in a flood zone, you are advised to boil or treat the water before use for your own protection. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.
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