Hikers and cyclists traveling the C&O Canal towpath can reserve overnight spots at this National Park Service hiker-biker campsite. Sorrel Ridge sits within Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, offering designated camping for non-motorized travelers only. The site operates under standard park regulations with one notable restriction: pets are not permitted.
Campers seeking additional overnight options can explore campgrounds near Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, including nearby Paw Paw Tunnel less than two miles south.
Description
Mile 154.1 - No fee charged. Stay is limited to one night per site, per trip. All sites have 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.
Map & DirectionsSorrel Ridge Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite is located in Maryland near Little Orleans
Directions
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/choh/.
Coordinates
39.571699 N
78.453213 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 46 min from Winchester, VA
- 1 hr 1 min from Hagerstown, MD
- 1 hr 19 min from Chambersburg, PA
- 1 hr 41 min from Johnstown, PA
