Openings · last 7 days
3
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-252968
When Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite reopens
Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 10 monitored sites
Of the 1,830 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,754 open for online reservation · 76 reserved.
Where the open windows are
4.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,754 of 1,830 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online4.2%
Open site-nights1,754 / 1,830
Reserved (of online inventory)76 / 1,830
Weekday openings1,032
Weekend openings722
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,032 fall on weekdays and 722 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 310 of 310 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 10 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 10 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 10 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 10 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 10 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 10 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 10 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 10 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 10 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 10 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 10 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 182 |
| 03 | 180 |
| 08 | 180 |
| 09 | 180 |
| 07 | 179 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,754 open site-nights across 10 sites at Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 41 2-night, 41 3-night, 24 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 01.
All 10 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Not recorded | None | 182 | 175 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +170 more |
| 03 | Not recorded | None | 180 | 174 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +168 more |
| 08 | Not recorded | None | 180 | 153 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +168 more |
| 09 | Not recorded | None | 180 | 153 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +168 more |
| 07 | Not recorded | None | 179 | 153 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +167 more |
| 02 | Not recorded | None | 177 | 154 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4 +165 more |
| 04 | Not recorded | None | 171 | 132 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +159 more |
| 10 | Not recorded | None | 171 | 132 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 3, Oct 4 +159 more |
| 05 | Not recorded | None | 170 | 132 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +158 more |
| 06 | Not recorded | None | 164 | 132 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +152 more |
About Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite
Overview
The Fifteen Mile Creek Campground is located at Mile 140 on the C&O Canal Towpath, in the town of Little Orleans upstream of Hancock and downstream of Paw Paw, WV, on the Maryland side of the of the Potomac River. The campsites are drive-in, large enough to park a small fifth wheel/travel trailer/RV/pop-out with a 20' ft. maximum. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Recreation
The most popular activity for Fifteen Mile Creek campers is boating and fishing. The campground has a boat ramp for easy access to the Potomac River for kayakers and fisherman alike. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older.
Facilities
The campground has nine single drive-in campsites. There is one group site available that does not have direct vehicle access. The group site can accommodate 30 people. Each single will accommodate up to eight people. Single campsites have a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Protected pit toilets are located between campsite #3 and campsite #4 along the dead end circle. Potable hand pump water is available from April 15 - October 31. No motor vehicle traffic is allowed on the towpath. Parking is allowed in the drive-in campsites and the adjacent parking lot for vehicles with trailers and support vehicles for the group site.
Natural Features
Fifteen Mile Creek Campground is adjacent to the confluence of Fifteen Mile Creek and the Potomac River on the Maryland side. Tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland and adjacent to Green Ridge State Forest, natural beauty is plentiful all times of the year, but especially during autumn.
Nearby Attractions
Greenridge State Forest and Billmeyer Wildlife Management Area are state managed areas available for additional activities. This area is remote.
10 monitored sitesNo hookups10 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 30
Getting there
From Hagerstown: Take I-70 W to I-68 W. Take Exit 68 towards Little Orleans. Follow Orleans Rd for 4 miles. Make a left on High Germany Rd. and it will dead end at the campground. From Cumberland: Take I-68 east for 25 miles to exit 68 and then follow Orleans Road for 4 miles. Make a left on High Germany Rd and it will dead end in the park. RV and Oversized Vehicle Warning : Do not use GPS as it will try to take you through a low clearance tunnel. After taking Exit 68, stay on Orleans Rd for 3 miles then turn left onto High Germany Rd. at the intersection of Mountain Rd, High Germany Rd, and Orleans Rd. Stay on High Germany Rd for 3 miles. Campsite will be on the left.
142 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD 21795
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-252968 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-252968 · Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite · Williamsport MD12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite?
Reservations for Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 1,754 of 1,830 tracked site-nights are open (95.8%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite in the last 7 days, 4 over 30 days and 4 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite?
41 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite?
December 2026, with 310 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 310.
When is the next open date at Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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