Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite is a national park campground in Maryland. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Maryland
- Coordinates
- 39.54158, -78.45969
- 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 Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
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 d
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blue Flame Inc. · 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paw Paw Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Campsite | National park campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Campsite | National park campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Town Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite | National park campground | 4.4 mi | — | — |
| Town Creek Hiker Biker Camp Site | Private campground | 4.4 mi | — | — |
| Stickpile Hill Hiker-Biker Campsite | National park campground | 4.4 mi | — | — |
Open Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite in DryRig
Save it offline, check your rig's clearance on the drive in, and see what's nearby on the map.
Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.