About Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Number of accommodations: 10
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Canoeing
Cycling
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (85)
What Guests Are Saying
The Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite is praised for its beautiful location near the C & O Canal and Potomac River, offering clean facilities and a pleasant environment with ample shade from trees. Many visitors enjoyed their stay and appreciated the campground's proximity to attractions, despite some concerns about noise from the nearby road and potential safety issues in the parking lot. Some sites are close together, making them less ideal during hot weather, and carrying supplies to the sites can be a hassle.
What Guests Are Saying
The Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite is praised for its beautiful location near the C & O Canal and Potomac River, offering clean facilities and a pleasant environment with ample shade from trees. Many visitors enjoyed their stay and appreciated the campground's proximity to attractions, despite some concerns about noise from the nearby road and potential safety issues in the parking lot. Some sites are close together, making them less ideal during hot weather, and carrying supplies to the sites can be a hassle.
Review Summary
Joseph K
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
The parking lot is insecure and a place for drugs and people to use to threaten you with their cars. At 1:30 AM I called the police and at 2:35 AM the police arrived and the car of party goers drove off. Not a place to go if you are a cyclist on your own.
Bruce S
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Sites are very close together. Not much shade. Ok for cooler weather but would not recommend in hotter months.
Bruce S
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Sites are very close together. Not much shade. Ok for cooler weather but would not recommend in hotter months.
david m
VerifiedNovember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Nice camp site near a cool attraction. Would def stay at again!
david m
VerifiedNovember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Nice camp site near a cool attraction. Would def stay at again!
Gerald E
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Nice camping area. Unfortunately, squatters were in my site when I arrived. They didn't want to move but I insisted. Otherwise, my scout troop enjoyed our stay.
Gerald E
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Nice camping area. Unfortunately, squatters were in my site when I arrived. They didn't want to move but I insisted. Otherwise, my scout troop enjoyed our stay.
Adam B
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Very close to a main road so loud. And parking lot used by shady characters at 3:30AM. But setting is nice, right by trail and water is potable.
Adam B
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Very close to a main road so loud. And parking lot used by shady characters at 3:30AM. But setting is nice, right by trail and water is potable.
Chris A
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
My family had a great stay at the Paw Paw Tunnel campground. The location was perfect, next to the C & O Canal, Potomac River, and a short walk to the tunnel. Even though it is close to a road and a railroad it was relatively quiet. The campground has basic facilities but was clean and well maintained. The only drawback to the site is having to carry all of our supplies from our car across the campground to our site. Next time, I would pick a site closer to the parking lot or bring a wagon or less stuff.
Location Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Address:
142 W. Potomac St.
Williamsport, MD, 21795
United States
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite is accessible via MD State Route 51, which is the primary road providing access to the campground. There are no nearby interstates or major highways within approximately 25 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.5416 / -78.4597
Elevation: 161 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
1PM
Check out time
12PM
- For emergencies or squatting issues, contact the National Capital Region Communications Center.
Utilities
- Bring your own backup water supply and hygiene items; restrooms are cleaned twice weekly.
- In winter, bring plenty of water and food due to limited local supplies.
Fires & fuel
- Fires allowed in fire rings; extinguish before leaving. Cutting live growth is prohibited. Only kiln dried wood allowed; fallen wood can be used.
Site capacity
- Large groups should reserve two adjacent sites; check the facility map for site numbers.
Safety & rules
- Quiet hours must be observed.
- All trash must be removed as the park is trash-free; no trash cans are provided.
Local regulations
- Alcohol and marijuana are prohibited on the premises.
Pets
- Pets must be leashed and waste picked up at all times.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
