Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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: 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&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.

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  • Review photo of Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park by Roger W., November 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park by Roger W., November 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park by Roger W., November 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park by Roger W., November 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park by Roger W., November 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park by Roger W., November 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park by Roger W., November 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park by Roger W., November 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park by Roger W., November 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park by Roger W., November 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park by Roger W., November 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park by Roger W., November 6, 2023