Campground · MD
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
MD · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite is generally easy to book. Across the 9 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in March (4/10) and eases to its lowest in July (2/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (March), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 10 tent-only sites
Activities: HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING