NPS · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park · Clear Spring, MD

North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite

Mile 110.0 - No fee charged. Stay is limited to one night per site, per trip. All sites have a chemical toilet, water, a picnic table, and grill. Water is treated with iodine. Please plan to have water purification tablets with you. Water is turned off from November 15 to April 15 each year.

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North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite
Photo courtesy of NPS photo · Recreation.gov

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.82 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.60 inches of precipitationMarch: 3.73 inches of precipitationApril: 3.60 inches of precipitationMay: 4.20 inches of precipitationJune: 3.51 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.12 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.04 inches of precipitationSeptember: 4.17 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.35 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.01 inches of precipitationDecember: 3.28 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 32.3°F averageFebruary: 34.3°F averageMarch: 41.8°F averageApril: 52.7°F averageMay: 62.9°F averageJune: 71.3°F averageJuly: 75.6°F averageAugust: 73.8°F averageSeptember: 66.8°F averageOctober: 55.2°F averageNovember: 44.3°F averageDecember: 35.9°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Martinsburg 2, 10 miles from the campground at 460 feet, station USC00465706 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 41 inches a year.

Getting there

Nearest townClear Spring, Maryland
Coordinates39.6107° N, 77.9596° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Potable water may not be available at each campsite.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearTrail Depot ↗14.2 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗18.9 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗34.2 mi

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite?

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

Source: North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite Official Website

How much does it cost to camp at North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite?

Nothing. North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite is listed as free.

Source: North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite Official Website

Is there cell service at North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is the nearest town to North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite?

Clear Spring, Maryland.

Source: Getting there

What if North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Mccoy's Ferry Campground (0.6 mi), Licking Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite (5.5 mi, first-come), and Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite (5.7 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite in?

North Mountain 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