Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Oldtown, Maryland · National Park Service

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About
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. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.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. Hand pump water is available from April 15-November 1.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.Continue your adventures at Green Ridge State Forest! The city of Cumberland, MD is just 25 miles (40 km) west on MD Route 51.This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (301) 739-4200.
Directions
From Cumberland, MD: Follow MD State Route 51 South/E Industrial Road for approximately 24 miles (39 km). Paw Paw Campground will be directly off 51, on the left side of the road.
Location
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Details
- State
- Maryland
- City / area
- Oldtown
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Parent area
- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
- Campsites
- 10
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $20 / night
- Rating
- 3.69 / 5 (45 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent
Nearby campgrounds
- Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite 11.3 km away
- Spring Gap Campground 22.3 km away
- McCoy's Ferry Campground 42.7 km away
- ROBERT W CRAIG 58.0 km away · dump mentioned
- Howell Run Picnic Area 58.9 km away
- Rohrbach Group Campground 61.8 km away