McCoy's Ferry Campground
McCoy's Ferry Campground is a national park campground in Maryland. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Maryland
- Coordinates
- 39.60945, -77.96991
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About McCoy's Ferry Campground
Overview The McCoys Ferry Campground is located at Mile 110.4 on the C&O Canal Towpath, between the towns of Big Pool and Big Spring on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. The campsites are drive-in, large enough to park a very small fifth wheel/travel trailer/RV/pop-out with a 20' ft. (6.1 m) maximum. McCoys Ferry has a tunnel access which limits vehicle height to 10' 3" (3.12 m). Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Recreation The most popular activities for McCoys Ferry campers is boating and fishing. The campground has a boat ramp for easy access to the Potomac River for kayakers and fisherman alike. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older. Facilities The campground has 12 single drive-in campsites. Each single will accommodate up to eight people. Single campsites have a picnic table, fire ring and grill. There is one group site available with space for two vehicles and a small trailer or support vehicle less than 20 ft (6 m). The group site can accommodate 30 people and has four picnic tables with grill and fire pit. Protected pit toilets and accessible portable toilets are available. Potable hand pump water is available April 15 - November 1. No motor vehicle traffic is allowed on the towpath. Parking is allowed in the drive-in campsites and the adjacent parking lot for vehicles with trailers. Natural Features Tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland and adjacent to Fort Frederick State Park, experience the history and cultur
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane · 9.5 mi
- Low clearances
- 2 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCoys Ferry Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite | National park campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Fort Frederick State Park Campground | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Fort Frederick State Park Youth Group Campsite | Private campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| River Bend RV Park | RV park | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Licking Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite | National park campground | 5.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.