Paw Paw Tunnel Campground

The campground is a half mile from the tunnel, by way of the tow path. There is a pump with potable water and port-a-poties. The path down to the river is very steep! The campground is a big field with trees around it - not much privacy. It was very quiet with great stargazing.

It is a primitive campground that you can reserve through the NPS. This is the trail head to the Paw Paw tunnel which is a 3100' canal tunnel..It overlooks the Potomac River. Pack your own trash out. There are no trash containers at this site.

Wear good shoes and bring a flashlight! Beautiful views on the other end... However at the moment you can't go any further the tow path is closed but still worth the walk!! The walkway is very uneven so use caution.

Beautiful scenery,informative and just an all around nice quiet place to visit. The signs they have on the history are really cool and worth taking the time to read. We downloaded(or texted I can't recall.)the app.(it's given on a couple different signs.) It was worth doing. The tunnel is worth walking thru and checking it out. It's amazing that they were able 2 build it using the man power and tools they had back then.The architecture is outstanding.Make sure u take a flashlight,wear your walking shoes and bring a light jacket if u are going in the Summer months.(it is cooler due 2 the plant life & shade.) We saw a bunch of wildlife on our walk to the tunnel. I think every inch of the toepath is beautiful. To think that donkeys use 2 pull boats down it and the amount of ppl that have walk

Small primitive campground with well water and outhouse. Nice short hike to the tunnel.