Devils Alley Hiker-Biker Campsite

Campground · Maryland ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (National Historical Park) · Restricted Access

453 ft
Elevation
Mile 144.5 - No fee charged; this is a first-come first served walk in campsite. Stay is limited to one night per site, per trip. Campground has a chemical toilet, water, a picnic table, and grill. Please Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. Water is treated with iodine. Please plan to have water purification tablets with you. Water is turned off from November 15 to April 15 each year.

Getting there

Devils Alley Hiker-Biker Campsite directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm.

39.62216, -78.41133 · 39°37'19.8"N 78°24'40.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F404352647381858377665444
Low °F212330404958626053423225
Precip in3.62.23.03.54.44.94.33.14.43.42.63.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Devils Alley Hiker-Biker Campsite?
No. Devils Alley Hiker-Biker Campsite is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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