Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite
Campground · Maryland ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (National Historical Park) · Restricted Access
- 560 ft
- Elevation
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.
Getting there
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/choh/.
39.53896, -78.65043 · 39°32'20.2"N 78°39'1.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 43 | 53 | 66 | 75 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 79 | 67 | 54 | 43 |
| Low °F | 23 | 24 | 31 | 41 | 51 | 60 | 64 | 63 | 55 | 43 | 34 | 27 |
| Precip in | 2.8 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite
- Can you reserve a site at Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite?
- No. Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (301) 739-4200
- Email choh_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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