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About Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Canoeing
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Year-round
Cycling
Fishing
Hiking
Spring
Canoeing
Summer
Canoeing
Fall
Canoeing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Grill
- Fire Pit
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- 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
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.
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 mi 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 mi away for free!
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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