State Park
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park · Oldtown, MD
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- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park — official page
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- Address:Oldtown, MD
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.
Recreation
The most popular activities for Paw Paw Tunnel campers are hiking the Paw Paw Tunnel trails, biking the C&O Canal Towpath, kayaking and fishing. The local town of Paw Paw, WV, has a boat ramp for easy access to the Potomac just across the river via surface roads. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older.
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. Hamp 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
Green Ridge State Forest is a local park to continue your adventures. Cumberland is 25 miles west on MD 51.
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.
**Camping and Day Use Facilities**
Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
**Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window**
• Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 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.
• Group Facility: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
• Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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Trails near Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Trail
Paw Paw Tunnel Trail
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4.9 mi758 ftgain
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Trail
Ziler Trail
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3.3 mi1,191 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Central Trail
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4.6 mi1,053 ftgain
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Piney Ridge Trail
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1.0 mi2,336 ftgain
Easy
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Laurel and Ziler Loop Trail
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7.5 mi2,083 ftgain
Difficult
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Cacapon Ridge Trail
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1.2 mi285 ftgain
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