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Paw Paw Campground

Campground · National park in Allegany County, Maryland.

10Campsites
8.6 miTo Cacapon Lake

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Managed byNational Park Service (Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park)
Campsites10
Site types10 tent only no electric
RVs welcomeNo
Tent sitesYes
Dogs allowedYes
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Paw Paw Campground

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.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Paw Paw Campground is in Allegany County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.