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Basic Information
Mile 156 (Allegany County, MD) - There are 10 single campsites, each has a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Each site can accommodate eight people. If there is a larger group, reserve two sites next to each other. Portable toilets are available. Hamp pump water is available from April 15-November 1.
TOTAL SITES: 10
Electric Hookups: 0
RV Only: 0
Tent Only: 10
Walk to/Boat to: 10
Group: 0
Horse: 0
Other: 0
Amenities
- Cell Phone Reception
- Yes, Seasonal
- Internet Connectivity
- No
- Trash/Recycling Collection
- No
- Food Storage Lockers
- No
- Camp Store
- No
- Ice for Sale
- No
- Firewood for Sale
- No
- Staff On Site
- No
- Amphitheater
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Dump Station
- No
- Potable Water
- Potable Water - Seasonal
Fire/Stove Policy
Fire Pit
Toilet Types
- Portable Toilets - year round
Shower Types
- None
Weather
The Washington, DC, area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round. The climate gradually gets cooler and wetter further west along the canal where the elevation is higher.
Tent Only Nonelectric (Peak Season)
April 16 - November 15 (Peak Season)
$20.00
Tent Only Nonelectric (Non-Peak Season)
November 16 - April 15
$10.00
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Directions
Near Oldtown, Allegany County, MarylandAdditional Information
Well water within the reservable campgrounds is potable and treated with iodine - do NOT drink if you have any iodine allergies or if you are on medication for an overactive thyroid. In general, well water is clean and able to be used without additional treatment. However, as a general precaution for wells located in a flood zone, you are advised to boil or treat the water before use for your own protection. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.
April 15 - November 15 (Peak Season): $20/night; November 16 - April 14 (Non-Peak Season): $10/night
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Stephanie Spencer
Last updated: October 1, 2021