## Overview

 The Paw Paw Tunnel Campground is located at Mile 156 on the C&amp;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, biking the C&amp;O Canal Towpath, kayaking and fishing. The local town of Paw Paw, WV, has a boat ramp for easy access to the Potomac just across the river via surface roads. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older.
## Facilities

 There are 10 single campsites, each has a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Each site can accommodate eight people. If there is a larger group, reserve two sites next to each other. Portable toilets are available. Hamp pump water is available from April 15-November 1.
## Natural Features

 Tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland and adjacent to Green Ridge State Forest, experience the history and culture of the area as well as its natural beauty, which is plentiful all times of the year, but especially during autumn. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Green Ridge State Forest is a local park to continue your adventures. Cumberland is 25 miles west on MD 51.
## Charges &amp; Cancellations

 Cancellations A cancellation is the release of a confirmed reservation prior to the start of the defined late cancellation time frame which results in non-use by the original customer.\_\_ \_\_ Camping and Day Use Facilities Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window \_\_\_ Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night\'s use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. \_\_\_ Group Facility: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night\'s use fee. \_\_\_ Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.

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

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! 

Between Potomac and Paw Paw Tunnel

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:  2
Price 2023:    $ 10 w interagency pass
Usage during visit:  Empty
Site Privacy:  None
Site Spacing:   Closely spaced. 
Site surface:  Grass 
Reservations:   Yes 
Road Noise:  Close and loud. 
Through Traffic in campground:    None 
Electric Hookup:  No
Sewer Hookup:  No
Dump Station:  No 
Potable Water Available: Hand pump.
Bathroom: Clean Chemical toilets 
Showers:  No
Cell Service (AT&amp;T): 2 to 3 bars
Setting:  Open grass park surrounded by deciduous forest. 
Weather:  Low 30s. 
Bugs:  Too cold. 
Solar:  Yes
Host:  None
Sites:  # 10 is best as it is the last site.  # 6 is the closest to the parking area of the non- group sites.  
