Fifteen Mile Creek Campground campground
Fifteen Mile Creek Campground
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.
What's on-site at Fifteen Mile Creek Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Fifteen Mile Creek Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifteen Mile Creek - C And O Canal National Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Indigo Neck Hiker Biker Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Indigo Neck Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Devils Alley Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Devils Alley Hiker Biker Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Fifteen Mile Creek Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sideling Hill Creek Near Bellegrove | 48 cfs | → |
| Cacapon River Near Great Cacapon | 553 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Paw Paw | 2,890 cfs | → |
| Town Creek Near Oldtown | 92 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Hancock | 3,840 cfs | → |
| South Branch Potomac River Near Springfield | 1,090 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Fifteen Mile Creek Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cacapon St Park | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cumberland 2 Coop | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Everett 3.4 Sw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Clear Spring 3 N | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bunker Hill 1.5 Sw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Glencoe | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Buchanan State Forest
- Green Ridge State Forest
- State Game Lands 049
- Cacapon Resort State Park
- State Game Lands 128
- Rocky Gap State Park
Boat launches
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Little Orleans
- Bonds Landing Road Allegany County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Hancock
- Sleepy Creek Road Berkeley County
- Berkeley County
- Koon Lake Boat Access
Fishing spots
- Fifteenmile Creek
- Sideling Hill Creek Put And Take Area
- Orchard Pond
- Town Creek
- Flintstone Creek
- Battie Mixon Ponds
Points of interest
- Hancock Visitor Center
- Evitts Creek Aqueduct
- Cumberland Visitor Center
- Charles Mill Site
- Dam 5
- Falling Waters
Paddle runs
- Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
- Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- The West Virginia 259 Bridge South Of Wardensville To Ends Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Fifteen Mile Creek Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Fifteen Mile Creek Campground
Can I make reservations at Fifteen Mile Creek Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Fifteen Mile Creek Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Fifteen Mile Creek Campground.