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Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite

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National Park Service
10Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
10Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

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.

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How much is documented?

Reported fields across the 10 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.

Party limit
10
Vehicle limit
1
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
0
Shade
10

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The campsite mix

Tent Only Nonelectric
10

Operator 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.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

10 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 001
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 002
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
0 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 003
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
0 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 004
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
0 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 005
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
0 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 006
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
0 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 007
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
0 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 008
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
0 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 009
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
0 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 010
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
0 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes