Located within Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Devil's Alley Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite requires hikers and cyclists to access the site on foot or by bike along the towpath. The National Park Service maintains this hike-in campsite with basic amenities including drinking water and toilets, though campers report the portable facilities may need servicing. The site sits adjacent to the Potomac River with direct water access, providing space for multiple tents on what reviewers describe as a large site. Cell phone reception remains unavailable in this remote location. Pets are not permitted at this campground, and the no-vehicle access policy keeps the area quiet for tent camping near Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
Description
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.
Location
Private CampgroundDevil's Alley Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is located in Maryland
Directions
Devils Alley Hiker-Biker Campsite directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm.
Coordinates
39.622156 N
78.411328 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 47 min from Hagerstown, MD
- 1 hr 5 min from Chambersburg, PA
- 1 hr 15 min from Winchester, VA
- 1 hr 42 min from Johnstown, PA
