Potomac River at McCoys Ferry crop
The Potomac River reflects a blue sky and fluffy clouds at McCoys Ferry
Group Campsite with 4 picnic tables, fire pit and grill
Wooden benches form a horseshoe at the campground's gathering area
Boat Ramp

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access

Available sites

13 total sites

About Mccoy's Ferry Campground

The McCoys Ferry Campground is located at Mile 110.4 on the C&O Canal Towpath, between the towns of Big Pool and Big Spring on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. The campsites are drive-in, large enough to park a very small fifth wheel/travel trailer/RV/pop-out with a 20' ft. (6.1 m) maximum. McCoys Ferry has a tunnel access which limits vehicle height to 10' 3" (3.12 m). Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 15 to Nov 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

13 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 002, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 003, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 004, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 005, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 006, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 007, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground RV
Pet Friendly
⛺ 008, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 009, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 010, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 011, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 012, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 013, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground RV
Pet Friendly

Reviews (372)

What Guests Are Saying

McCoy's Ferry Campground offers a beautiful and clean camping experience with scenic views of the river and access to hiking and biking trails along the C&O Canal. Campers appreciate the well-maintained facilities, including clean port-a-potties, and the peaceful atmosphere, although some note occasional noise from passing trains and powerboats. Overall, it's a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a relaxing getaway.

Review Summary

4.1
372 reviews
5
51.3%
191
4
26.1%
97
3
12.9%
48
2
3.8%
14
1
5.9%
22

Jamie S

Verified

August 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground

1

To my extreme disappointment this was not what I expected. I've been using this Campground since I was a young child and ive never had to deal w the toilet conditions we faced on our trip. The door markings showed the last cleaning was 8/15. There was no toilet paper in many of the stalls. I had go into town to purchase it. There were also stalls removed from the park which adds to the heavy usage, and helped to creat this mess along with the closure of the dock downtiver adding to park traffic. I will try again next season most likely due to my wonderful childhood memories I just hope there is more care of the park in the future, paying guests deserve good quality restrooms

Jamie S

Verified

August 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground

1

To my extreme disappointment this was not what I expected. I've been using this Campground since I was a young child and ive never had to deal w the toilet conditions we faced on our trip. The door markings showed the last cleaning was 8/15. There was no toilet paper in many of the stalls. I had go into town to purchase it. There were also stalls removed from the park which adds to the heavy usage, and helped to creat this mess along with the closure of the dock downtiver adding to park traffic. I will try again next season most likely due to my wonderful childhood memories I just hope there is more care of the park in the future, paying guests deserve good quality restrooms

David S

Verified

August 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground

4

Wonderful location on the river. In the future, I'll choose on of the sites that sits on the river. I took advantage of the locals selling firewood, which was a great advantage compared to others who were searching for dead wood in the small areas available. The boat launch was great for my kayak.

David S

Verified

August 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground

4

Wonderful location on the river. In the future, I'll choose on of the sites that sits on the river. I took advantage of the locals selling firewood, which was a great advantage compared to others who were searching for dead wood in the small areas available. The boat launch was great for my kayak.

jennifer l

Verified

July 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground

2

Bathrooms were disguising and looked like they haven’t been emptied in weeks. The train tracks are so close and extremely loud all through the night. I definitely won’t be booking to stay here again because of this.

jennifer l

Verified

July 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground

2

Bathrooms were disguising and looked like they haven’t been emptied in weeks. The train tracks are so close and extremely loud all through the night. I definitely won’t be booking to stay here again because of this.

Robin B

Verified

July 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground

2

This is a pretty minimal campground! Someone has stolen the handle off the water supply, so there wasn’t even running water. There were Porta Johns bear for restrooms and I didn’t feel particularly secure leaving my personal items at the campsite when I went away.

Robin B

Verified

July 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground

2

This is a pretty minimal campground! Someone has stolen the handle off the water supply, so there wasn’t even running water. There were Porta Johns bear for restrooms and I didn’t feel particularly secure leaving my personal items at the campsite when I went away.

Mantas S

Verified

July 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground

1

Site is full of trees with many dead, heavy branches that are constantly falling. One of these branches (at least 100 lb) broke off and landed directly on our tent, destroying it (ripped fabric, broken supports). It was pure luck we had left just 5 minutes earlier. The Potomac River was too polluted to swim in, and although this was known to the administration at the time of booking, no warnings were posted on the booking site. The manual water pump barely worked on the first day and was completely removed by maintenance for the rest of our stay, leaving no usable water. Also, three occupied sites had people overdrinking, shouting, hitting their dog, wobbling through the campsite in the dark, and cursing. To sum up, not the kind of adventure I was looking for.

Mantas S

Verified

July 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: McCoys Ferry Campground

1

Site is full of trees with many dead, heavy branches that are constantly falling. One of these branches (at least 100 lb) broke off and landed directly on our tent, destroying it (ripped fabric, broken supports). It was pure luck we had left just 5 minutes earlier. The Potomac River was too polluted to swim in, and although this was known to the administration at the time of booking, no warnings were posted on the booking site. The manual water pump barely worked on the first day and was completely removed by maintenance for the rest of our stay, leaving no usable water. Also, three occupied sites had people overdrinking, shouting, hitting their dog, wobbling through the campsite in the dark, and cursing. To sum up, not the kind of adventure I was looking for.

Location & Directions for Mccoy's Ferry Campground

142 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD 21795 United States

Elevation: 123 ft

Getting There

<p><strong>From Hagerstown, MD</strong>: Take I-70 W to Exit 18 towards Clear Springs. Make a left onto U.S. Route 40. About a mile (1 mi) later make another left on Martin Street. This road will head out of town for a few miles. Make a right on M...

Nearest town

Williamsport, MD - 11 mi

About 19 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via I-70, with Exit 18 leading to U.S. Route 40, which connects to MD State Route 56.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

1PM

Check out time

12PM

  • Contact the National Capital Region Communications Center for emergencies or if someone is squatting in your campsite.

Vehicles & parking

  • Vehicle height is limited to 10' 3" due to tunnel access.
  • Motor vehicle traffic is not allowed on the towpath; parking is permitted in designated areas.

Utilities

  • Bring backup potable water and personal hygiene items as supplies may be limited.
  • During winter, ensure you have enough water and food as local supplies may be limited.

Fires & fuel

  • Campfires are allowed in designated fire rings, but wood cutting is limited and fires may be banned during drought.

Safety & rules

  • Quiet hours must be observed at the campground.
  • All trash must be packed out as the park is 'Trash Free'.

Local regulations

  • Alcoholic beverages and marijuana are prohibited in the campground.

Pets

  • Pets must be leashed and their waste disposed of properly.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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