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Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite

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Campground · National Park Service Fees: Tent Only Nonelectric (Peak Season): $20.00; Tent Only Nonelectric (Non-Peak Season): $10.00 Reservations: April 15 - November 15 (Peak Season): $20/night; November 16 - April 14 (Non-Peak Season): $10/night 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.… Getting there: 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. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252971 Source: Recreation.gov, National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: NPS Photo (S. Spencer), NPS Photo (Claire Conner)

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