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Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park · Oldtown, MD
Verify with the state park system
State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Source of truth
- Operator website
Listed website for the campground operator.
Managing agency
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Verify by phone or mail
- Email:choh_information@nps.gov
- Address:142 W. Potomac St. · Oldtown, MD · 21795
Live availability
via Recreation.govAvailability is a recent snapshot, not a live hold — you always complete the booking on recreation.gov.
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How busy it gets
Recreation.gov44 camper reviews on Recreation.gov
Amenities
Cell reception
Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026Some Coverage
Average 2.2 of 4 bars · 39 reports across 3 carriers
Phone calls may occasionally drop; text messages may be delayed. Data service may be unusable. Drop-outs are common and it may be necessary to search for signal. Social media likely unusable.
Verizon
Some Coverage
2.3/4
20 reports
AT&T
Some Coverage
1.9/4
15 reports
T-Mobile
Good Coverage
3.3/4
4 reports
Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in 1:00 PM
Check-out 12:00 PM
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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