Fifteen Mile Creek Campground

• Overview
• Reservoirs
• Rivers
• Fishing
• Boat Ramps
• Explore

Fifteen Mile Creek Campground is located in the Green Ridge State Forest in western Maryland. The campground offers a peaceful, wooded setting with access to several nearby points of interest.

Surrounding Views:
The campground is situated near the Fifteen Mile Creek, which provides a scenic backdrop for camping. Visitors can also enjoy views of the surrounding forest and mountains.

Specific Nearby Points of Interest:
- The Green Ridge State Forest offers miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails for outdoor enthusiasts.
- The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is located nearby and offers opportunities for hiking, biking, and boating along the historic canal.
- The town of Hancock, Maryland is also just a short drive away and offers historic sites, antique shops, and dining options.

Campground Amenities:
- The campground offers 27 primitive campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. There are no hookups or showers available.
- There is a pit toilet available for campers' use.
- Campers can access the nearby Fifteen Mile Creek for fishing and swimming.

Interesting Facts:
- The Green Ridge State Forest is the second-largest state forest in Maryland, covering over 47,000 acres.
- The Fifteen Mile Creek was once used to transport logs downstream to the Chesapeake Bay for shipping.

Best Time of Year to Visit:
The best time to visit Fifteen Mile Creek Campground is in the fall, when the leaves are changing and the temperatures are mild. Average temperatures in October range from 46 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit.