Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

Potomac River near 15 Mile Creek
Single Campsite with a picnic table, fire ring and grill in the foreground.
Single campsite with fire ring, picnic table and grill.
Single campsite with grill, picnic table and fire ring.
Potomac River near 15 Mile Creek

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

10 total sites

RV Sites

9 sites

Tent Sites

1 site

About Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

The Fifteen Mile Creek Campground is located at Mile 140 on the C&O Canal Towpath, in the town of Little Orleans upstream of Hancock and downstream of Paw Paw, WV, on the Maryland side of the of the Potomac River. The campsites are drive-in, large enough to park a small fifth wheel/travel trailer/RV/pop-out with a 20' ft. maximum. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Number of accommodations: 10

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 15 to Nov 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

10 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite RV
No Hookups
Price not available
10, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite Tent
30 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (171)

What Guests Are Saying

Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite is praised for its beautiful location along the Potomac River, well-maintained grounds, and easy access to activities like cycling, hiking, and fishing. Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, though some noted issues with litter from previous visitors and occasional noise from nearby campsites and trains. Overall, many enjoyed their stay and expressed a desire to return, highlighting the area's charm and recreational opportunities.

Review Summary

3.8
171 reviews
5
40.4%
69
4
31.0%
53
3
11.1%
19
2
7.0%
12
1
10.5%
18

Janet C

Verified

August 12, 2024 Stayed at: 08, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

1

We didn’t know until we arrived that it was bike week. We are frequent campers and came from NC to paddle the Potomac. The pit toilets were disgusting and full. The only way we could continue our stay was to walk over to the walk-in campsite portajohn. On Sunday, we were awaken by a lady throwing up outside her camper. Someone else had thrown their uneaten eggs, sausage and hotdogs on the edge of their campsite. I know there are budget shortages, but there needs to be more cleaning of the pit toilets and a trash bin during the busy summer months. There needs to be enough oversight to offer safe hygiene. We were disappointed.

Mark E

Verified

September 20, 2024 Stayed at: 08, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

5

Best river campground on the Potomac

Mark E

Verified

September 20, 2024 Stayed at: 08, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

5

Best river campground on the Potomac

Shaw L.

Shaw L.

September 29, 2024

5

Nice campground with a nice boat ramp. Restroom is clean and well maintained. The views of the surroundings are absolutely gorgeous. The restaurant nearby is a plus.

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Karen W

Verified

October 7, 2024 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

2

There was a party is the campground that was drinking and BLASTING music. There was another party that arrived and left without setting up, I’m assuming due to the loud music. Since I was the only other party in the campground, I was not comfortable asking them to turn down the music or calling the park service, since I would have still been alone with the loud party after anyone sent to mediate the situation left. Additionally, the handle was off the pump for the campground. While the online info for the campground does state that water may be unavailable, it inconvenient for someone traveling by bike.

Karen W

Verified

October 7, 2024 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

2

There was a party is the campground that was drinking and BLASTING music. There was another party that arrived and left without setting up, I’m assuming due to the loud music. Since I was the only other party in the campground, I was not comfortable asking them to turn down the music or calling the park service, since I would have still been alone with the loud party after anyone sent to mediate the situation left. Additionally, the handle was off the pump for the campground. While the online info for the campground does state that water may be unavailable, it inconvenient for someone traveling by bike.

Myshl B

Verified

November 1, 2024 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

1

Unable to find in the dark- poor lighting, poor signage. We tried twice and after ending up going up a dangerous hill in attempt to find it a 3rd time, and popping a hole our RV tire on the way down based on total darkness, we had to give up going there

Myshl B

Verified

November 1, 2024 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

1

Unable to find in the dark- poor lighting, poor signage. We tried twice and after ending up going up a dangerous hill in attempt to find it a 3rd time, and popping a hole our RV tire on the way down based on total darkness, we had to give up going there

Howard E

Verified

December 7, 2024 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

1

Tried to cancel my reservation, and the system failed to work, even though the rules said I could and I tried in the specified time. Waisted my money.

Howard E

Verified

December 7, 2024 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

1

Tried to cancel my reservation, and the system failed to work, even though the rules said I could and I tried in the specified time. Waisted my money.

Location Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

Address:
142 W. Potomac St.
Williamsport, MD, 21795
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via I-68, with Exit 68 leading to Orleans Rd, which connects to High Germany Rd.

Elevation: 133 feet

Distance to downtown

41 mi drive to downtown Williamsport (about 47 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 8, 2026

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