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

Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite

Mile 42.5 - 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. 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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Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite
Photo from the area. C&O Canal NHP (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.41 inches of precipitation, 9.4 inches of snowFebruary: 2.98 inches of precipitation, 11.1 inches of snowMarch: 4.04 inches of precipitation, 4.8 inches of snowApril: 3.62 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowMay: 4.35 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.67 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.49 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 4.18 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.76 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.01 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.49 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowDecember: 3.89 inches of precipitation, 5.1 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 31.8°F averageFebruary: 34.4°F averageMarch: 42.4°F averageApril: 53.4°F averageMay: 62.6°F averageJune: 70.9°F averageJuly: 75.1°F averageAugust: 73.6°F averageSeptember: 66.7°F averageOctober: 55.5°F averageNovember: 44.9°F averageDecember: 36.5°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Damascus 3 SSW, 13 miles from the campground at 700 feet, station USC00182336 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 48 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 31 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Nearest townDickerson, Maryland
Coordinates39.2335° N, 77.4627° 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

Outdoor gearSierra ↗10.8 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗12.6 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗17.1 mi

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite?

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

Source: Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite Official Website

How much does it cost to camp at Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite?

Nothing. Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite is listed as free.

Source: Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite Official Website

Is there cell service at Indian Flats 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 Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite?

Dickerson, Maryland.

Source: Getting there

What if Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite (4.1 mi, first-come), Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite (4.7 mi, first-come), and Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite (6.8 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite in?

Indian Flats 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