Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Hagerstown, Maryland.
Summary
Managed by the National Park Service, Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite sits in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, about 36 miles (straight line) from Winchester. Sites carry no nightly fee, according to the agency. Camping is first-come, first-served only. Within 5 miles there are 33.7 miles of trail open to bikes, the closest being Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail (at the campground).
Map: trails and roads near Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite
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How it compares
- There are 25 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~36 mi, Harrisonburg ~76 mi, Pittsburgh ~95 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 168-169 (168.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 169-170 (169.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 170-171 (170.00) | 0.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 167-168 (167.00) | 1.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 171-172 (171.00) | 1.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 166-167 (166.00) | 1.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 165-166 (165.00) | 2.7 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 172-173 (172.00) | 2.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 164-165 (164.00) | 3.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 173-174 (173.00) | 3.7 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 163-164 (163.00) | 4.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 174-175 (174.00) | 4.6 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
Mountain biking nearby
33.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.1 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 33.7 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.0 mi | 22.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 168-169 (168.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 169-170 (169.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 170-171 (170.00) | 0.9 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 167-168 (167.00) | 1.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 171-172 (171.00) | 1.8 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 166-167 (166.00) | 1.8 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 165-166 (165.00) | 2.7 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 172-173 (172.00) | 2.8 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 164-165 (164.00) | 3.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 173-174 (173.00) | 3.7 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 163-164 (163.00) | 4.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
3.3 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.5 mi) |
| Spring Gap Campground Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
4.0 | WV | — | 14 | — | 20 ft | yes | Reserve | 15 (14.6 mi) |
| Irons Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.6 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 15 (14.5 mi) |
| Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
6.0 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 15 (14.3 mi) |
| Evitts Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
6.9 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 14 (13.0 mi) |
| Milleson's Walnut Grove Campground Private campground |
8.7 | WV | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 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.