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Potomac River at McCoys Ferry crop
National ParkPublic landNational Park ServicePets allowed

McCoy's Ferry Campground

Big Spring, Maryland · 407 ftIn Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Photos: NPS Photo (Monica Larcom)

At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$10–$20recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
13From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
407 ft124 m
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
Apr 15 – Nov 15From nps.gov · Oct 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites13

McCoy's Ferry Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

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  • Caravan / RV sites
  • Tent sites
  • Reservations (required)

From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards

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About

Overview

The McCoys Ferry Campground is located at Mile 110.4 on the C&O Canal Towpath, between the towns of Big Pool and Big Spring on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. The campsites are drive-in, large enough to park a very small fifth wheel/travel trailer/RV/pop-out with a 20' ft. (6.1 m) maximum. McCoys Ferry has a tunnel access which limits vehicle height to 10' 3" (3.12 m). Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Recreation

The most popular activities for McCoys Ferry campers is boating and fishing. The campground has a boat ramp for easy access to the Potomac River for kayakers and fisherman alike. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older.

From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit

Cell service

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Cell service at McCoy's Ferry Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 17% chance of rain86°59°
  • ThuRain Showers Likely, 70% chance of rain66°57°
  • FriChance Rain Showers, 36% chance of rain79°42°
  • SatSunny, 4% chance of rain54°34°
  • SunSunny62°38°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

39.60945, -77.96991
Managed by
National Park ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Big Spring

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