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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Jul
Aug
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Dec
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

John O

Verified

September 28, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

4

The Campground was very nice. It is a bit longer walk to the site than we had expected. We arrived after dark and it took us a while to locate the site as there are no signs directing you to the site.

Fred K

Verified

July 30, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

1

Cancelled due to water contamination. No DNR warnings or on your site for Potomac River. Found out by contacting the upper Potomac River keeper.

Fred K

Verified

July 30, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

1

Cancelled due to water contamination. No DNR warnings or on your site for Potomac River. Found out by contacting the upper Potomac River keeper.

Peter S

Verified

May 22, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

5

Only camper, clean and neat campsites, vault toilets were clean and obviously, not over used. Heavy rains caused creek and Potomac to be near flood stage! Was spectacular to view

Peter S

Verified

May 22, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

5

Only camper, clean and neat campsites, vault toilets were clean and obviously, not over used. Heavy rains caused creek and Potomac to be near flood stage! Was spectacular to view

Karen K

Verified

April 27, 2025 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

3

This is a nice site, with a direct path to the creek and river. However, because there's a direct path to the creek and river, other people think it's okay to walk through the site, which is incredibly rude and disrespectful. It's also next to the restrooms, so depending on how the wind blows, can be a bit aromatic.

Karen K

Verified

April 27, 2025 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

3

This is a nice site, with a direct path to the creek and river. However, because there's a direct path to the creek and river, other people think it's okay to walk through the site, which is incredibly rude and disrespectful. It's also next to the restrooms, so depending on how the wind blows, can be a bit aromatic.

Ashaya E

Verified

April 15, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

3

Pretty nice view of the river (it's definitely a river not a creek). Campsites are small and close together. Water pump is very chemically treated, smells like a boys lockers room. There is a train that goes by just about every 2 hours honking it's horn multiple times , even in the night. It's a beautiful site for those who live to bike because there is access to the bike trail right by the camp. Expect to pack out trash, and I'm not sure how swimming would be because the river looked very murky.

Ashaya E

Verified

April 15, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

3

Pretty nice view of the river (it's definitely a river not a creek). Campsites are small and close together. Water pump is very chemically treated, smells like a boys lockers room. There is a train that goes by just about every 2 hours honking it's horn multiple times , even in the night. It's a beautiful site for those who live to bike because there is access to the bike trail right by the camp. Expect to pack out trash, and I'm not sure how swimming would be because the river looked very murky.

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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