McCoy's Ferry Campground
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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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 13
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
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| McCoys Ferry Campground | 001 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| McCoys Ferry Campground | 002 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| McCoys Ferry Campground | 003 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| McCoys Ferry Campground | 004 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| McCoys Ferry Campground | 005 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| McCoys Ferry Campground | 006 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| McCoys Ferry Campground | 007 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| McCoys Ferry Campground | 008 | group standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| McCoys Ferry Campground | 009 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| McCoys Ferry Campground | 010 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| McCoys Ferry Campground | 011 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| McCoys Ferry Campground | 012 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| McCoys Ferry Campground | 013 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in MD-06. This member’s public-lands record →