John Shenk, General Manager 31661 Green Forest Drive SE Little Orleans, MD 21766 (301) 478-2325
Description: Little Orleans Campground & Park Area is located on 222 acres of beautiful woodlands in the Upper Potomac River valley in Western Maryland and provides a relaxing experience in a mountainous forest environment. There is always something to see and do regardless of the season! Little Orleans has both cabins and cabinettes (RVs combined with cabin comforts and facilities) with many amenities and relaxing forest views. Cabins have a variety of features including propane fireplaces, satellite TV, and jet tubs. See the cabin listings on the park’s website for details and pictures. Immediately to the north of the campground is the 43,000-acre Green Ridge State Forest which offers numerous hiking trails and scenic spots as well as mountain biking trails that have been developed nearby. Fifteen-mile Creek runs through the property and is a stocked trout stream. There is a small fishing pond located by the main facility and ATV trails are available in nearby Pennsylvania’s Buchanan State Forest. The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal is located beside the Potomac River 1/2 mile to the south for additional hiking, biking, and horseback riding. There is also a boat ramp at that point on the river that is ideal for canoeing, kayaking, and other small craft. There are local outfitters available to help you with your needs; please check the local links on our website. You truly can “Get away from it all” in Western Maryland’s mountains!
Recreation: Recreation includes 2 swimming pools, 1 playground, planned weekend activities, game room, public boat ramp ¼ mile away, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, stocked trout stream, pond and Potomac River fishing, bicycling, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, you may bring your own horses for nightly board for horseback riding.
Amenities: Amenities include a laundry room, bathhouse, convenience store, LP gas, nearby restaurant, and open pavilion. Pets are allowed on tent and RV sites only, with restrictions. Credit cards are accepted.
Travel Directions: From the Baltimore/Washington, DC areas take I70W to I68W toward Cumberland. Take “Orleans Rd” Exit 68 ramp off of Interstate 68, at top of ramp take a left and follow signs to campground. From the Winchester, VA area take I522N through Berkeley Springs, WV, and cross the Potomac River into Hancock, MD. Merge onto I68W toward Cumberland, MD. Take Exit 68 “Orleans Rd” off of I68. From the Pittsburgh area, take I76E PA Turnpike to Exit 110 Somerset/Johnstown, take US219S to PA160 which becomes MD36 and then MD40. Merge onto I68E to Hancock. Take “Orleans Rd” Exit 68 off of I68, at top of ramp take a right and follow signs to campground. [ map ]
