Mccoy's Ferry Campground
Open — Open year-round with reservations available through Recreation.gov. Seasonal hand pump water is available April 15 through November 1; campers should bring water during winter months. Portable toilets are available year-round.
From Recreation.gov
**Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park campgrounds.**
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:34AM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 45 to 50 mph. There may be a lull in the wind gusts between 3 AM and 7 AM, but winds will increase again later Tuesday morning before gradually subsiding during the afternoon. * WHERE...In Maryland, Washington County. In Virginia, Clarke and Frederick VA Counties. In West Virginia, Hampshire, Hardy, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
McCoy's Ferry Campground is located at mile 110.4 on the C&O Canal Towpath in Washington County, Maryland, nestled in the mountains of Western Maryland between the towns of Big Pool and Big Spring. The campground offers 12 individual drive-in campsites, each accommodating up to eight people with a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. One group site is also available, accommodating up to 30 people with four picnic tables, grill, and fire pit. The group site allows space for two vehicles and a small trailer or support vehicle under 20 feet. The campground is particularly popular with boaters and anglers, featuring a boat ramp providing easy access to the Potomac River for kayakers and fishermen. Vehicle access is through a tunnel limiting height to 10 feet 3 inches, and RV/trailer length is limited to 20 feet maximum. The location is adjacent to Fort Frederick State Park, a rare pre-Revolution stone fort from the French and Indian War that offers living history programming on summer weekends. Seasonal water from hand pumps is available April 15 through November 1. Pit toilets and accessible portable toilets are available year-round. The natural beauty of the area is especially notable during autumn. Maryland fishing licenses are required for anglers age 16 and older. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all C&O Canal National Historical Park campgrounds.
Directions
From Hagerstown, take I-70 West to Exit 18 towards Clear Springs. Turn left onto U.S. Route 40, then after about a mile turn left on Martin Street. Continue for a few miles, then turn right on MD Route 56. A few miles later, turn left on McCoys Ferry Road. The road dead ends at the campground after passing under the tunnel (10 foot 3 inch height clearance).
Nearby Campgrounds
- North Mountain Hiker-biker Campsite 0.6mi
- Fort Frederick State Park Campground 2.0mi
- Licking Creek Hiker-biker Campsite 5.1mi
- Jordan Junction Hiker-biker Campsite 6.2mi
- Cumberland Valley Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 7.0mi
- Opequon Junction Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 8.7mi
- Little Pool Hiker-biker Campsite 9.2mi
- Big Woods Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 12mi
- Killiansburg Cave Hiker-biker Campsite 14mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 20ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (301) 739-4200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Reservations | |
| NPS Campground Website |
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