Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite

$10.00–$20.00/night

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. 

 

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.

Camp site features

Across 10 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 10 sites
  • Picnic table: all 10 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 10 sites
  • Largest party: 8 people

Directions

From Cumberland, MD: Follow MD State Route 51 South/E Industrial Road for approximately 24 miles (39 km). Paw Paw Campground will be directly off 51, on the left side of the road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

45 reviews
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Patricia D
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Reviewed 21 days ago
This campsite is right off the canal, which is convenient for bikers passing through and those looking to connect with traveling parties. The sites are not far from the parking lot, but you will have to carry your camp gear several yards if you are at some of the farther sites (i.e 8-10). Not really any privacy as the sites, tables, and pits are only about 20 ft apart. AI review of the site indicated potential safety concerns, so as single females, we opted to visit the site but not stay. In retrospect, it would have been fine and a great place to meet and connect with people in this intimate camp setting.
Paul K
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Very clean site adjacent to C&O Canal Trail
Joseph K
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Reviewed 6 months ago
The parking lot is insecure and a place for drugs and people to use to threaten you with their cars. At 1:30 AM I called the police and at 2:35 AM the police arrived and the car of party goers drove off. Not a place to go if you are a cyclist on your own.
Bruce S
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Reviewed 7 months ago
Sites are very close together. Not much shade. Ok for cooler weather but would not recommend in hotter months.
david m
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Reviewed a year ago
Nice camp site near a cool attraction. Would def stay at again!
Gerald E
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Reviewed a year ago
Nice camping area. Unfortunately, squatters were in my site when I arrived. They didn't want to move but I insisted. Otherwise, my scout troop enjoyed our stay.
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Season dates

Peak season

Apr 15, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

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Off Peak season

Nov 16, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

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Off Peak season

Jan 1, 2027 – Apr 14, 2027

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Peak season

Apr 15, 2027 – Nov 15, 2027

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Off Peak season

Nov 16, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027

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Off Peak season

Jan 1, 2028 – Apr 14, 2028

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Peak season

Apr 15, 2028 – Nov 15, 2028

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Off Peak season

Nov 16, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028

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