
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
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Nearby Trails
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail
Paw Paw Tunnel Hill Trail
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail
Carrol Road
About this site
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. Natural Features Tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland and adjacent to Green Ridge State Forest, experience the history and culture of the area as well as its natural beauty, which is plentiful all times of the year, but especially during autumn. Nearby Attractions Continue your adventures at Green Ridge State Forest!
The city of Cumberland, MD is just 25 miles (40 km) west on MD Route 51. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (301) 739-4200.
Charges & Cancellations Cancellations A cancellation is the release of a confirmed reservation prior to the start of the defined late cancellation time frame which results in non-use by the original customer. 00 cancellation fee. 00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. 00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
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