NPS · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park · Williamsport, MD

Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite

Mile 101.2 - THiker-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. 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.

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Jordan Junction Hiker Biker Campsite
Photo courtesy of NPS photo · Recreation.gov

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.23 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.66 inches of precipitationMarch: 3.90 inches of precipitationApril: 3.87 inches of precipitationMay: 4.31 inches of precipitationJune: 3.43 inches of precipitationJuly: 3.66 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.66 inches of precipitationSeptember: 4.80 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.42 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.92 inches of precipitationDecember: 3.69 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 31.1°F averageFebruary: 34.1°F averageMarch: 42.3°F averageApril: 53.1°F averageMay: 63.6°F averageJune: 72.1°F averageJuly: 76.3°F averageAugust: 75.0°F averageSeptember: 67.1°F averageOctober: 55.4°F averageNovember: 44.1°F averageDecember: 35.7°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Hagerstown 1 E, 9 miles from the campground at 532 feet, station USC00181790 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 44 inches a year.

Getting there

Nearest townWilliamsport, Maryland
Coordinates39.6092° N, 77.8528° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable.
  • Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗13.5 mi
Outdoor gearTrail Depot ↗19.9 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗29.1 mi

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite?

No. Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite Official Website

How much does it cost to camp at Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite?

Nothing. Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite is listed as free.

Source: Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite Official Website

Is there cell service at Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is the nearest town to Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite?

Williamsport, Maryland.

Source: Getting there

What if Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Cumberland Valley Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite (3.3 mi, first-come), North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite (5.7 mi, first-come), and Mccoy's Ferry Campground (6.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite in?

Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite is a Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park