Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Paw Paw, Maryland · 535 ft · In Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Photos: NPS Photo (S. Spencer)
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 535 ft (163 m)535 ft163 m
Sites10
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Tent only · up to 8 peopleTents only
- 002Tent only · up to 8 peopleTents only
- 003Tent only · up to 8 peopleTents only
- 004Tent only · up to 8 peopleTents only
- 005Tent only · up to 8 peopleTents only
- 006Tent only · up to 8 peopleTents only
- 007Tent only · up to 8 peopleTents only
- 008Tent only · up to 8 peopleTents only
- 009Tent only · up to 8 peopleTents only
- 010Tent only · up to 8 peopleTents only
All 10 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park · 20 campgrounds
Ringed: you're here
Open in the mapOther campgrounds in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park 19
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Paw Paw CampgroundFree0.3 mi
- Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite1 site · Free4.4 mi
- Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite10 sites · $10–$20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov7.0 mi
- Indigo Neck Hiker Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite1 site · Free8.0 mi
- Cacapon Junction Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite1 site · Free11 mi
- Spring Gap Campground14 sites · $10–$20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov14 mi
Also in the park: 23 backcountry and High Sierra camps
Open the park pageAmenities
From National Park Service — campgrounds, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- Campfires allowed
From National Park Service — campgrounds, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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About
Overview
The Paw Paw Tunnel Campground is located at Mile 156 on the C&O Canal Towpath on the Maryland side of the Potomac River, across from the town of Paw Paw in West Virginia. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Facilities
There are 10 single campsites, each has a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Each site can accommodate eight people. If there is a larger group, reserve two sites next to each other. Portable toilets are available. Hand pump water is available from April 15-November 1.
From National Park Service — campgrounds, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 20% chance of rain86°59°
- ThuRain Showers, 78% chance of rain66°57°
- FriChance Rain Showers, 42% chance of rain77°39°
- SatMostly Sunny, 6% chance of rain54°32°
- SunSunny62°35°
Nearby camping
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Green Ridge State Forest
State Park · 5.7 mi · Little Orleans
Avalon Resort
Campground · 5.8 mi · Paw Paw
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from National Park Service — campgrounds (NPS Data API), Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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