Home › Maryland › McCoy's Ferry Campground
McCoy's Ferry Campground
NPSNational Park Service — Williamsport · Maryland · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
| Location | Williamsport · Maryland · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park · 39.60945, -77.96991 · Map |
| Sites | 13 public sites counted from the federal listing — 12 standard nonelectric; 1 group standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 13 sites Water hookups at 0 of 13 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 13 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 13 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 1:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 13 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-29.
From the official listing
Overview 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 campsites are drive-in, large enough to park a very small fifth wheel/travel trailer/RV/pop-out with a 20' ft. (6.1 m) maximum. McCoys Ferry has a tunnel access which limits vehicle height to 10' 3" (3.12 m). Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
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.
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.
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.
Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (301) 739-4200.
Directions, from the listing
From Hagerstown, MD : Take I-70 W to Exit 18 towards Clear Springs. Make a left onto U.S. Route 40. About a mile (1.6 km) later make another left on Martin Street. This road will head out of town for a few miles. Make a right on MD State Route 56. Then a few miles later make a left on McCoy's Ferry Rd. The road will dead end at the campground after passing under the tunnel.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Clear Spring MarylandNPSNational Park ServiceLicking Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite
5 mi straight-line · Pool MarylandNPSNational Park ServiceJordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite
6 mi straight-line · Williamsport MarylandNPSNational Park ServiceCumberland Valley Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
7 mi straight-line · Williamsport MarylandNPSNational Park ServiceOpequon Junction Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
9 mi straight-line · Williamsport Maryland
Trip Card — McCoy's Ferry Campground
Williamsport · Maryland · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Williamsport · Maryland · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 13 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252969 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.