Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Williamsport, MD, MD
Price: From $125 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Season: May through October
The picnic pavilion at the Carderock Recreation Area is a large covered pavilion, open on three sides, that accommodates a maximum of 200 people. Convenient and ample parking is available for all attending your event as there are four parking lots. The pavilion is located between parking lots 1 and 2.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Large covered pavilion accommodating up to 200 people with convenient parking across four lots. Popular recreation area with easy access from I-495 and proximity to Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area; also Eastern Raccoon, Red Fox, Belted Kingfisher, and Hooded Merganser.
Insider tips for Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Western part of picnic ground is better for fishing than eastern area Four parking lots available with portable toilets in lots 2 and 4
Skip Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion if: Expecting flush toilet facilities—currently closed for emergency repair with only portable toilets available. Needing hookups—no hookups at this site. Planning to camp outside May through October season.
Best time to visit Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion: May-October — Seasonal operations period per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Marsden Tract Group Campsite (Williamsport, MD), Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) (Washington, DI), Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas (Washington, DI), Greenbelt Campground (GREENBELT, MD).
Cell Phone Coverage at Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion
Cell signal at Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion (Williamsport, MD): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The picnic pavilion at the Carderock Recreation Area is a large covered pavilion, open on three sides, that accommodates a maximum of 200 people. Convenient and ample parking is available for all attending your event as there are four parking lots. The pavilion is located between parking lots 1 and 2.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Western part of picnic ground is better for fishing than eastern area
Four parking lots available with portable toilets in lots 2 and 4
Seasonal operations period per verified data
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Carderock Pavilion has no street address. Search Carderock Recreation Area with Google Maps, use GPS coordinates 38° 58' 18.0001" N 77° 11' 58.9999" W, OR follow these directions:. From I-495 in Maryland: 1. Take Exit 41 toward Carderock/Great Falls. 2. Merge onto the Clara Barton Pkwy and continue 1 mile to the Carderock exit (on the right is the Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center 9500 MacArthur Blvd., West Bethesda, MD 20817). 3. Take the Carderock exit and at the stop sign
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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