Leopards Mill Campsite

Hancock, Maryland

About

This riverside campsite was named after Jacob Leopard who operated a gristmill about a mile upstream. Interestingly, Leopard had been running his mill before the Canal even came along. Later, when limestone was discovered nearby, a man named George Shafer started a cement mill in 1835. It lasted for six years, when progress was stopped on the Canal. In addition to the regular features of the hiker/biker campsites (picnic table, water, portable bathroom and grill), Leopards Mill is also a point of access for canoes and kayaks from Seavolt Road. Please Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. 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.**

Amenities

Available Site Types

• hiker/biker campsites
• canoe/kayak access

Local Attractions

• Lock 53
• Berm Road
• Lock 54
• Dam 6/Guard Lock 6/Lock 55
• Fort Tonoloway State Park
• Widmeyer Park/Veterans War Memorial