About Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Number of accommodations: 10
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Canoeing
Cycling
Fishing
Hiking
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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
Paul S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
I gave it two stars. The campsite was adequate, however, the description stated amenities that included a water pump. This is a reservation site. When I arrived, the pump had no handle. I sent a maintenance request to alert them. I received a reply stating that the fine print (not in the description. I had to hunt for it) said a pump handle may not be attached and I am to bring my own water. THIS IS A PAID SITE. I would think that the money I paid would be used for site maintenance. Apparently I thought wrong. I’m dealing with bureaucracy so this a battle nobody will win.
Ian R
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
This spot is located near the Paw Paw Tunnel of the C&O canal. We were there on a Thursday night before Labor Day and we were the only people there. Driving, we visited nearby Town Creek Aqueduct, Potomac Forks hiker/biker location, Cumberland, and Oldtown Maryland.
The campground is primitive, with pump water and portapotties. We carried our own water supply in our car.
The spot was relatively peaceful though there was some nearby traffic and a train.
The campground needed a little maintenance but was very clean.
Ian R
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
This spot is located near the Paw Paw Tunnel of the C&O canal. We were there on a Thursday night before Labor Day and we were the only people there. Driving, we visited nearby Town Creek Aqueduct, Potomac Forks hiker/biker location, Cumberland, and Oldtown Maryland.
The campground is primitive, with pump water and portapotties. We carried our own water supply in our car.
The spot was relatively peaceful though there was some nearby traffic and a train.
The campground needed a little maintenance but was very clean.
kevin b
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Campsite is a nice, large flat grassy area for tents with firepits at marked sites. Portable toilets are provided but they were in desperate need of servicing, last service date posted on the door was multiple months ago and they were very dirty and full. Site is close to a road that will occasionally have loud vehicles driving by during the night. Not a bad site, but not great.
kevin b
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Campsite is a nice, large flat grassy area for tents with firepits at marked sites. Portable toilets are provided but they were in desperate need of servicing, last service date posted on the door was multiple months ago and they were very dirty and full. Site is close to a road that will occasionally have loud vehicles driving by during the night. Not a bad site, but not great.
Kyle W
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
A little noisy all night with the busy road and train tracks a few hundred yards away. Overall, not a bad spot to go glamping.
Kyle W
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
A little noisy all night with the busy road and train tracks a few hundred yards away. Overall, not a bad spot to go glamping.
Bill N
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Stayed during a canoe trip on the Potomac. Sites convenient to river access and stone beach.
Bill N
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Stayed during a canoe trip on the Potomac. Sites convenient to river access and stone beach.
Jordan T
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
This is basically a gully or field. Not well marked. Someone was already in our campsite we reserved and would not move.
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
