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Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Overview

The Paw Paw Tunnel Campground is located at Mile 156 on the C&O Canal Towpath on the Maryland side of the Potomac River, across from the town of Paw Paw in West Virginia.

Recreation

The most popular activities for Paw Paw Tunnel campers are hiking the Paw Paw Tunnel trails,…

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2023

Loud Highway, Tunnel Tr., And Water Access

Paw Paw: TENT ONLY - Tunnel Tr is nearby. Highway noise. Boat Access to the water, but not for boats on trailers. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). I rate based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Overall Rating:…

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Month of VisitDecember
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Reviewed Feb. 24, 2022

Between Potomac and Paw Paw Tunnel

Nice view of the Potomac and mountains. Close to the Paw Paw Tunnel towpath. The Portapotties were in bad shape, but it was winter so hopefully they get serviced more often in season. Bring a rake- I've never seen so many black walnuts on the ground!

Month of VisitMarch
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Sammii D.
Reviewed Sep. 27, 2021

Great campground

Great campground, breast the Paw Paw Hill Tunnel trail. Unfortunately, when we went, the tunnel is closed for either construction or for safely risks. But nice area, can't wait to go back.

Month of VisitOctober

Location

Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is located in Maryland

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Directions

From Cumberland, MD: Follow MD-51 S/E Industrial Road for approximately 24 miles. Campground will be directly off 51, on the left side of the road.

Coordinates

39.5415806 N
78.4596889 W

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