About Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Number of accommodations: 10
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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
dennis s
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Nice quiet site with easy access to the tunnel. Well maintained grounds and sanitary porta potty.
Elizabeth R
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Primitive campsite with chemical toilet and pump for water. Nothing fancy, but I was pleasantly surprised to find a site that felt fairly "backcountry" when actually so close to the path and to town. Loved being able to see and hear the river so close by. Well drained site despite being downhill from the berm of the trail, not too soggy for tent camping. Toilet was old and a little smelly, but I wasn't really expecting it to be otherwise, frankly.
dennis s
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Nice quiet site with easy access to the tunnel. Well maintained grounds and sanitary porta potty.
Nina A
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
This is a great campground and offers a reasonable hike along with a longer more hilly hike. Campground is well maintained. Just make sure you take all food out of your camping area (and tent) and back in your car because the small critters will visit you. The campground is right near the river and access for swimming is easy. A great family spot or great for a couple who wants to get away but not do some major camping. Porta Johns were clean and parking is safe. However if you’re easily woken up, the trucks/traffic that passes by can be loud at times. Those from a major city can tune it out. This site is also close to oldtown, md where there is a gas station and a dollar general less than a mile away if you need something quickly. The trail is easy and the tunnel is amazing - my kids loved it! Just don’t forget headlamps as the tunnel can be pretty dark further in.
Nina A
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
This is a great campground and offers a reasonable hike along with a longer more hilly hike. Campground is well maintained. Just make sure you take all food out of your camping area (and tent) and back in your car because the small critters will visit you. The campground is right near the river and access for swimming is easy. A great family spot or great for a couple who wants to get away but not do some major camping. Porta Johns were clean and parking is safe. However if you’re easily woken up, the trucks/traffic that passes by can be loud at times. Those from a major city can tune it out. This site is also close to oldtown, md where there is a gas station and a dollar general less than a mile away if you need something quickly. The trail is easy and the tunnel is amazing - my kids loved it! Just don’t forget headlamps as the tunnel can be pretty dark further in.
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
