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

Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite

Mile 154.1 - 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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Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite
Photo courtesy of Stephanie Spencer · Recreation.gov

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.63 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.21 inches of precipitationMarch: 3.03 inches of precipitationApril: 3.46 inches of precipitationMay: 4.43 inches of precipitationJune: 4.93 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.35 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.09 inches of precipitationSeptember: 4.39 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.35 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.64 inches of precipitationDecember: 3.30 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 30.6°F averageFebruary: 33.2°F averageMarch: 40.6°F averageApril: 51.8°F averageMay: 61.1°F averageJune: 69.3°F averageJuly: 73.7°F averageAugust: 71.7°F averageSeptember: 64.9°F averageOctober: 53.7°F averageNovember: 43.3°F averageDecember: 34.5°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Cacapon St Pk #2, 9 miles from the campground at 958 feet, station USC00461324 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 43 inches a year.

Getting there

Nearest townHagerstown, Maryland
Coordinates39.5717° N, 78.4532° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Potable water may not be available at each campsite.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗5 mi
Outdoor gearTrail Depot ↗12.8 mi
RV sales & serviceBear Creek RV ↗54.3 mi

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?

No. Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Official Website

How much does it cost to camp at Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?

Nothing. Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is listed as free.

Source: Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Official Website

What is the nearest town to Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?

Hagerstown, Maryland.

Source: Getting there

What if Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite (2.1 mi), Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite (2.6 mi, first-come), and Stickpile Hill Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite (3.1 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite in?

Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) 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