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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
Picnic Table
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River Access
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Grill
- Fire Pit
- Campfire Ring
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- Parking
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (88)
What Guests Are Saying
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite offers a clean and well-maintained environment near the C&O Canal Trail and Potomac River, making it a pleasant spot for camping. However, some concerns include close proximity of sites, limited shade, and security issues in the parking lot during late hours. Overall, many visitors appreciate the location and basic facilities, with several expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite offers a clean and well-maintained environment near the C&O Canal Trail and Potomac River, making it a pleasant spot for camping. However, some concerns include close proximity of sites, limited shade, and security issues in the parking lot during late hours. Overall, many visitors appreciate the location and basic facilities, with several expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
George M
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Loved everything about it! Quit campsite close to the car and very clean. Great hike to and through the tunnel and beyond. Two minute walk to the river. Great views!
George M
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Loved everything about it! Quit campsite close to the car and very clean. Great hike to and through the tunnel and beyond. Two minute walk to the river. Great views!
Randall F
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
This is a nice stop for a C&O Canal towpath bike trip. It is, in my opinion, however, a $10 campsite and not the $20 I paid.
Randall F
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
This is a nice stop for a C&O Canal towpath bike trip. It is, in my opinion, however, a $10 campsite and not the $20 I paid.
bob k
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
It was middle of September and the campsite was deserted except for us and one other group. Nice and clean. The only "issue" we had was that we use Hammocks for sleeping and there was only one tree per campsite. We had to improvise using picnic tables as our other "tree".
It was a little noisy due to being so close to the road, but traffic was light after dark
bob k
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
It was middle of September and the campsite was deserted except for us and one other group. Nice and clean. The only "issue" we had was that we use Hammocks for sleeping and there was only one tree per campsite. We had to improvise using picnic tables as our other "tree".
It was a little noisy due to being so close to the road, but traffic was light after dark
Gabe W
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Had a great time, only thing if I may add, maybe more frequent change of the porta pottys they got real full pretty quick within a 2 night stay do to the Scouts events.
Gabe W
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Had a great time, only thing if I may add, maybe more frequent change of the porta pottys they got real full pretty quick within a 2 night stay do to the Scouts events.
Emily B
VerifiedOctober 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Campsites are out in the open so you don’t have any privacy from other campsites. If there’s one loud group it makes your night harder. It’s really beautiful in the autumn.
Emily B
VerifiedOctober 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Campsites are out in the open so you don’t have any privacy from other campsites. If there’s one loud group it makes your night harder. It’s really beautiful in the autumn.
Location & Directions for Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
142 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD 21795 United States
Elevation: 161 ft
Highway access
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.
Nearby National Park
Front Royal Entrance Station
Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (97 min)
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: October 21, 2026
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