Campsites along the Towpath
- 11.5: Marsden Tract Campground
- 301.299.3613
PERMIT REQUIRED - reserved for civic/scout organizations only. $20/night. Call for permit.
- 16.6: Swain's Lock #21
- Five Campsites - nearby vehicle access. Newly restored lockhouse is now available for lodging with full amenities.
- 26.0: Horsepen Branch H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 1.2 miles from vehicle access at mile 27.2.
- 30.5: Chisel Branch H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 0.3 miles from vehicle access at mile 30.8
- 34.5: Turtle Run H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 1.0 miles from vehicle access at mile 35.5
- 38.2: Marble Quarry H/B
- Hiker/Biker Campsite. 1.4 miles from vehicle access at mile 39.6
- 42.4: Indian Flats H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 0.3 miles from vehicle access at mile 42.1
- 47.6: Calico Rocks H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 0.8 miles from vehicle access at mile 48.2. Located near a busy railroad line, so earplugs are suggested.
- 50.3: Bald Eagle Island H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 0.5 miles from vehicle access at mile 50.8. Located near a busy railroad line, so earplugs are suggested.
- 54.0: Brunswick Family Campground
- 301.834.9950
Private Campground - Showers. Located between towpath and river. Appears to be VERY popular with RVs, but expect railroad noise. Cabin and Bicycle Rentals also available.
- 62.9: Huckleberry Hill H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. Remote - No nearby vehicle access.
- 69.8: Antietam Creek Recreation Area
- Easy vehicle access - 20 Campsites - Fee Area: $10/Night
- 75.3: Killiansburg Cave H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 1.3 miles from vehicle access at mile 76.6
- 79.9: Horseshoe Bend H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 1.1 miles from vehicle access at mile 81.0
- 82.5: Big Woods H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 1.5 miles from vehicle access at mile 81.0
- 90.9: Opequon Junction H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. Remote - No nearby vehicle access.
- 95.2: Cumberland Valley H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. Remote - No nearby vehicle access.
- 99.4: Jellystone Park
- 301.223.7117
Private Campground - Full Service RV and Cabins. Located 2 Miles south of Williamsport along Route 68. Showers, pool, camp store.
- 99.4: Hagerstown KOA
- 301.223.7571
Private Campground - Full Service RV and Cabins. Located 3 Miles north of Williamsport along Kemp Mill Rd. Showers, pool, camp store.
- 101.2: Jordan Junction H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 1.9 miles from vehicle access at mile 99.3
- 109.6: North Mountain H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 0.4 miles from vehicle access at mile 110.0
- 110.0: McCoys Ferry Recreation Area
- Primitive RV and Tent Camping - Fee Area $10/night
- 112.1: Fort Frederick State Park
- ?301.842.2155
Massive pre-revolutionary fort. Easy access from towpath. Water is available from hydrant, just 20 feet past the railroad crossing on the left.
- 116.0: Licking Creek H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 1.5 miles from vehicle access at mile 114.5. Located Near I-70 - Subject to traffic noise. Earplugs suggested for camping.
- 120.4: Little Pool H/B
- Remote Hiker/Biker campsite - No vehicle access. Located Near I-70 - Subject to traffic noise. Earplugs suggested for camping.
- 126.4: White Rock H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 1.2 miles from vehicle access at mile 125.2
- 129.8: Leopards Mill H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 0.9 miles from vehicle access at mile 130.7
- 130.0: Happy Hills Campground
- 301.678.7760
Private Campground - Full Service RV and Tent Camping (200 Sites). Cabins and Horse Stables available. 12617 Seavolt Rd
- 133.6: Cacapon Junction H/B
- Remote Hiker/Biker campsite - No vehicle access.
- 139.2: Indigo Neck H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 1.6 miles from vehicle access at mile 140.8
- 140.8: Fifteen Mile Creek Recreation Area
- Fee Area: $10 to $20. A Drive-in site with RV and tent sites (Primitive Facilities - No RV Hookups). Free parking available alongside railroad embankment.
- 140.8: Little Orleans Campground
- 301.478-2325
Private Campground - RV and tent sites 1/4 mile from the towpath. Showers, pool, camp store.
- 144.5: Devil's Alley H/B
- Remote Hiker/Biker campsite. No vehicle access.
- 149.4: Stickpile Hill H/B
- Remote Hiker/Biker campsite. Rough access point 0.6 miles away at Mile 150
- 151.1: Three Otters Eco Retreat
- 304.947-5446
Some really unique lodging options are available, just across the river from the towpath. They also offer convenient canoe ferry service.
- 154.1: Sorrel Ridge H/B
- Remote Hiker/Biker campsite - Rough access point 0.7 miles away at Mile 153.4
- 156.2: Paw Paw Tunnel Campground
- Easy vehicle access - Tent Campsites - Fee Area: $10/Night
- 156.9: Purslane Run H/B
- 0.7 miles from vehicle access at mile 156.2
- 162.1: Town Creek H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 0.2 miles from vehicle access at mile 161.9
- 164.8: Potomac Forks H/B
- Remote Hiker/Biker Campsite - No vehicle access.
- 166.7: Camp Potomac
- 301-729-1300
Private camping facility 1.5 mile from the canal. Open to scouts and other youth groups. Two cabins and eight campsites available. Email bsapotom@gmail.com for reservations.
- 169.2: Pigmans Ferry H/B
- Remote Hiker/Biker campsite - No vehicle access.
- 173.3: Spring Gap Recreation Area
- Primitive RV and Tent Camping - Fee Area $10/night. Store located on Route 51.
- 175.4: Iron Mountain H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. Access from nearby Route 51. Located near active railroad trestle. Earplugs suggested for camping.
- 180.0: Evitts Creek H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 0.7 miles from vehicle access at mile 180.7
- 184.5: Cumberland YMCA
- 301.777.9622
For about $12, you can pitch your tent across the street from the Y. Includes use of indoor showers and restrooms. See PROGRAMS on website for more details. About 1 mile from the trail. 601 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD