McCoy's Ferry Campground

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National Park Service

Campground · National Park Service Fees: Group Standard Nonelectric (Peak Season): $40.00; Group Standard Nonelectric (Non-Peak Season): $20.00; Standard Nonelectric (Peak Season): $20.00; Standard Nonelectric (Non-Peak Season): $10.00 Reservations: Individual Sites: April 15 - November 15 (Peak Season): $20/night; November 16 - April 14 (Non-Peak Season): $10/night Group Sites: April 15 - November 15 (Peak Season): $40/night; November 16 -… 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… Getting there: From Hagerstown, MD : Take I-70 W to Exit 18 towards Clear Springs. Make a left onto U.S. Route 40. About a mile (1.6 km) later make another left on Martin Street. This road will head out of town for a few miles. Make a right on MD State Route 56. Then a few miles later make a left on McCoy's Ferry Rd. The road will dead end at the campground after passing under the tunnel. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252969 Source: Recreation.gov, National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: NPS Photo (Monica Larcom), NPS Photo