About Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Number of accommodations: 10
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Canoeing
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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
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.
Michael D
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Great little park on the way back to Cincinnati from DC.
Michael D
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Great little park on the way back to Cincinnati from DC.
derek n
VerifiedMay 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Nice campsite for $20 a night. Pump well with iodinated water, fire rings, picnic tables. A bit noisy now with construction ongoing.
derek n
VerifiedMay 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Nice campsite for $20 a night. Pump well with iodinated water, fire rings, picnic tables. A bit noisy now with construction ongoing.
Caitlin K
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
This is a small campground, right on the river. We got in late at night, and in the morning were so surprised and happy to see that the River was feet away. Lots of wildlife - deer, turkeys, woodpeckers, geese, rabbits. The tunnel trail is under construction (you can’t come out of the end of the tunnel but you can go all the way through), but it was still wonderful. The trail overtop has amazing views. We were very close to town and stopped at Amanda’s restaurant, which was great. The only thing I would point out is that there isn’t a full bath house, just port-a-potty’s, so plan accordingly. I’d love to come back.
Caitlin K
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
This is a small campground, right on the river. We got in late at night, and in the morning were so surprised and happy to see that the River was feet away. Lots of wildlife - deer, turkeys, woodpeckers, geese, rabbits. The tunnel trail is under construction (you can’t come out of the end of the tunnel but you can go all the way through), but it was still wonderful. The trail overtop has amazing views. We were very close to town and stopped at Amanda’s restaurant, which was great. The only thing I would point out is that there isn’t a full bath house, just port-a-potty’s, so plan accordingly. I’d love to come back.
Mike T
VerifiedNovember 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
well maintained sites. portable toilets were clean! easy access to C&O towpath for a hike in the morning.
Mike T
VerifiedNovember 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
well maintained sites. portable toilets were clean! easy access to C&O towpath for a hike in the morning.
SOPHIE T
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
The campground was clean, including the portable toilets. Only drawback was that the water pump was not working.
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
