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
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.
Charles K
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Only stayed one night but we enjoyed it very much.
Charles K
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Only stayed one night but we enjoyed it very much.
Ryszard S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Nice grassy open campground, right next to the C&O Canal Trail. However, I consider a camping fee of $20.00 excessive for a campground that does NOT even have a working water pump. While the pump is there, the handle has been removed.
Ryszard S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Nice grassy open campground, right next to the C&O Canal Trail. However, I consider a camping fee of $20.00 excessive for a campground that does NOT even have a working water pump. While the pump is there, the handle has been removed.
David Y
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
This was a paid site for which we had an advanced reservation. We were shocked to find that the water pump handle had been removed, even though no indication of such status had been provided when making the reservation and paying in advance. The status of the water supply should be indicated to those making reservations. We would have been better off staying at the hiker/biker site 0.9 mile away for free!
David Y
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
This was a paid site for which we had an advanced reservation. We were shocked to find that the water pump handle had been removed, even though no indication of such status had been provided when making the reservation and paying in advance. The status of the water supply should be indicated to those making reservations. We would have been better off staying at the hiker/biker site 0.9 mile away for free!
Rashid A
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Paw Paw Tunnel Campground is very well maintained and excellent for large groups. Our group consisted of 12 adults and 17 kids. We reserved four campsites. Some of the activities we were able to do were fishing, hike the tunnel, hike the mountain for the amazing view, wade the water down by the river, and bbq. This campground is the area's worst kept secret as it is available on short notice. The port-a-potties were very well maintained. Great job to the parks and rec dept and the caretakers.
Rashid A
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Paw Paw Tunnel Campground is very well maintained and excellent for large groups. Our group consisted of 12 adults and 17 kids. We reserved four campsites. Some of the activities we were able to do were fishing, hike the tunnel, hike the mountain for the amazing view, wade the water down by the river, and bbq. This campground is the area's worst kept secret as it is available on short notice. The port-a-potties were very well maintained. Great job to the parks and rec dept and the caretakers.
Matthew S
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
I was the only camper this night. Nice location close to Trail and Potomac River.
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
