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Mccoy'S Ferry Campground

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

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Mon, Jul 27

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Tue, Jul 28

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Wed, Jul 29

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Thu, Jul 30

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Fri, Jul 31

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Sat, Aug 1

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Sun, Aug 2

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Mon, Aug 3

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Tue, Aug 4

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Thu, Aug 6

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

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 campground has 12 single drive-in campsites. Tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland and adjacent to Fort Frederick State Park, 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.

max Stay

30 days

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

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 space for two vehicles and a small trailer or support vehicle less than 20 ft (6 m). The group site can accommodate 30 people and has four picnic tables with grill and fire pit. Protected pit toilets and accessible portable toilets are available. Potable hand pump water is available April 15 - November 1. No motor vehicle traffic is allowed on the towpath. Parking is allowed in the drive-in campsites and the adjacent parking lot for vehicles with trailers.

Natural Features

Tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland and adjacent to Fort Frederick State Park, 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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

Fort Frederick State Park is located nearby, a rare pre-Revolution stone fort from the French & Indian War. Living History programming is available weekends in the summer.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

13 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 012

McCoys Ferry Campground

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Site 006

McCoys Ferry Campground

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Site 011

McCoys Ferry Campground

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Site 008

McCoys Ferry Campground

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McCoys Ferry Campground

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McCoys Ferry Campground

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McCoys Ferry Campground

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McCoys Ferry Campground

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McCoys Ferry Campground

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8

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McCoys Ferry Campground

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Site 007

McCoys Ferry Campground

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Site 001

McCoys Ferry Campground

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McCoys Ferry Campground

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8

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Important notices

McCoys Ferry has a tunnel access which limits vehicle height to 10' 3" (3.1 m).
Water and Hygiene: Bring a backup supply of potable water as pump handles may not be in place at all times. Restrooms will be cleaned twice weekly. Please bring your own hand sanitizer, soap and toilet paper as these items have been the subject of theft.
Winter. Especially during winter, bring ample water and food. Surrounding towns may offer minimal or no supplies.
Campfires. Fires are permitted in established fire rings. Please ensure that your fire is extinguished completely each time you leave the area. The cutting or defacing of any live growth is strictly prohibited. Kiln fired or dried wood may be brought into the park. Fallen dead timber in the park may be used for on-site firewood. Bring handsaws to cut fallen wood. Chainsaws are prohibited. Park Rangers reserve the right to ban all fires during periods of drought.

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Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite

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26.5 mi

Camp Round Meadow

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27.9 mi

Camp Misty Mount

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27.9 mi

Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg)

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40.2 mi

Common questions

Is Mccoy'S Ferry Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Jul 26. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

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