Irons Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Hagerstown, Maryland.
Freenightly fee
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
First-comebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
15named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (14.5 mi)
38.5 mibike trails within 5 mi
How it compares
- There are 24 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~41 mi, Harrisonburg ~79 mi, Pittsburgh ~89 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towpath, Milepost 175-176 (175.00) | 0.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 174-175 (174.00) | 0.3 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 176-177 (176.00) | 0.6 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 178-179 (178.00) | 1.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 179-180 (179.00) | 1.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 173-174 (173.00) | 1.3 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 177-178 (177.00) | 1.4 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 172-173 (172.00) | 2.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 180-181 (180.00) | 2.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 181-182 (181.00) | 2.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 182-183 (182.00) | 2.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 171-172 (171.00) | 2.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
+ 3 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
38.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.1 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 38.5 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.0 mi | 23.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 175-176 (175.00) | 0.0 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 174-175 (174.00) | 0.3 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 176-177 (176.00) | 0.6 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 178-179 (178.00) | 1.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 179-180 (179.00) | 1.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 173-174 (173.00) | 1.3 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 177-178 (177.00) | 1.4 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 172-173 (172.00) | 2.0 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 180-181 (180.00) | 2.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 181-182 (181.00) | 2.8 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 182-183 (182.00) | 2.9 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 4 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingPaddlingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Gap Campground Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
1.8 | WV | — | 14 | — | 20 ft | yes | Reserve | 15 (14.6 mi) |
| Evitts Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
2.0 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 14 (13.0 mi) |
| WV House OpenStreetMap listing |
4.0 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 11 (10.5 mi) |
| Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.6 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.4 mi) |
| Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
8.7 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.5 mi) |
| Rocky Gap State Park Campground Rocky Gap State Park |
10.0 | MD | $21.50–$27.50 | — | E | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.
From the managing agency
Mile 175.3 - Hiker-biker campgrounds are located along the towpath approximately every 5-7 miles. No fee or reservation required. Overnight stays are limited to one night. All sites include a chemical toilet, picnic table, grill, and water.
Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.