Mccoy’S Ferry Campground
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Williamsport, MD, MD
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (180 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. McCoys Ferry has a tunnel access which limits vehicle height to 10’ 3" (3.12 m).
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, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mccoys-ferry-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Hidden gem with a scenic tunnel entrance, boat launch, and park-like setting along the C&O Canal Towpath. Decently sized campsites with clean restrooms at an affordable $20/night rate.
Wildlife alert: American Robin, Baltimore Oriole, Northern Cardinal, Cooper's Hawk, Groundhog, and Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex observed in the area.
Insider tips for Mccoy’S Ferry Campground: Maximum RV length is 20 feet due to tunnel access with 10'3" height restriction. Book early as a federal campground with only 13 sites. Trains run on both sides of the Potomac River—noise may be a factor.
Skip Mccoy’S Ferry Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; self-contained RVs only.. You have larger RVs over 20 feet or taller than 10'3" due to tunnel access.. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.. You want minimal noise—trains run on both sides of the Potomac River..
Best time to visit Mccoy’S Ferry Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Rohrbach Group Campground (Sharpsburg, MD), Antietam Creek Campsite (Williamsport, MD), Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite (Williamsport, MD), Adirondack Shelters (Thurmont, MD).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mccoy’S Ferry Campground
Cell signal at Mccoy’S Ferry Campground (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
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 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. McCoys Ferry has a tunnel access which limits vehicle height to 10’ 3" (3.12 m).
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryMaximum RV length is 20 feet due to tunnel access with 10'3" height restriction.
Book early as a federal campground with only 13 sites.
Trains run on both sides of the Potomac River
noise may be a factor.
Campground operates seasonally from May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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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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