Washington County
From Recreation.gov
**Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park campgrounds.**
Artifacts Removed From Museum
Due to leaks and humidity issues, most of the historic artifacts have been taken off exhibit to protect them until these issues have been resolved. Exhibit area is still open including text panels, maps, and hands-on-exhibits.
Sherrick Farm Trail Detour
There is a detour on the trail due to downed trees. Our staff is working diligently to remove these from the trail.
Ongoing work on Lower Town buildings
Facilities staff are doing repair work on several buildings in Lower Town. Please follow signs for alternate entrances and heed temporary closures.
Expect large crowds and high traffic volume on weekends
Big crowds and high traffic volume may cause the main parking lot on Shoreline Drive to fill and close for short periods of time. Check park social media channels for the latest updates.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:00AM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 10 to 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, and Western Mineral Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations above 2000 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.
From Recreation.gov
**Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park campgrounds.**
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Campgrounds
- Antietam Creek Campsite
- Big Woods Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite
- Cacapon Junction Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite
- Cumberland Valley Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite
- Fort Frederick State Park Campground
- Greenbrier Campground
- Horseshoe Bend Hiker-biker Campsite
- Huckleberry Hill Hiker-biker Campsite
- Jordan Junction Hiker-biker Campsite
- Killiansburg Cave Hiker-biker Campsite
- Leopards Mill Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite
- Licking Creek Hiker-biker Campsite
- Little Pool Hiker-biker Campsite
- Mccoy's Ferry Campground
- North Mountain Hiker-biker Campsite
- Opequon Junction Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite
- Rohrbach Group Campground
- Washington Monument State Park Youth Group Campground
- White Rock Hiker-biker Campsite
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