McCoy's Ferry Campground
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Williamsport, Maryland.
Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
13overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
Allowedmax RV/trailer length
14named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (13.7 mi)
42.9 mibike trails within 5 mi
How it compares
- With 13 sites it is the #12 largest of 21 Maryland campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 39 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 13 of 13 sites; campfires allowed on 13 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~31 mi, Washington ~70 mi, Baltimore ~76 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesQuiet areaPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towpath, Milepost 109-110 (109.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 110-111 (110.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 111-112 (111.00) | 0.9 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 108-109 (108.00) | 1.1 mi | 1.3 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 112-113 (112.00) | 1.7 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 107-108 (107.00) | 2.1 mi | 0.7 | NPS |
| Towpath, MIlepost 106-107 (106.00) | 2.4 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 113-114 (113.00) | 2.4 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 105-106 (105.00) | 3.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 114-115 (114.00) | 3.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 115-116 (115.00) | 4.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Mile 104-105 (104.00) | 4.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
+ 2 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
42.9 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (2.4 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 42.9 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.1 mi | 26.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 109-110 (109.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 110-111 (110.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 111-112 (111.00) | 0.9 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 108-109 (108.00) | 1.1 mi | 1.3 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 112-113 (112.00) | 1.7 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Beaver Pond Trail | 1.9 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 107-108 (107.00) | 2.1 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, MIlepost 106-107 (106.00) | 2.4 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 113-114 (113.00) | 2.4 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 105-106 (105.00) | 3.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 114-115 (114.00) | 3.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 4 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingPaddlingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
0.6 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 14 (13.9 mi) |
| Fort Frederick State Park Campground Fort Frederick State Park |
1.7 | MD | $15 | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 12 (11.8 mi) |
| Licking Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.1 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.0 mi) |
| Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
6.2 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 18 (16.7 mi) |
| Cumberland Valley Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
7.0 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 24 (23.6 mi) |
| Opequon Junction Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
8.7 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 20 (19.7 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.
From the managing agency
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.
Facilit… read the full description on Recreation.gov