Openings · last 7 days
4
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-252969
When McCoy's Ferry Campground reopens
McCoy's Ferry Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
13
Openings · last 90 days
13
Only 13 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 13 monitored sites
Of the 2,379 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 2,249 open for online reservation · 130 reserved.
Where the open windows are
5.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2,249 of 2,379 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online5.5%
Open site-nights2,249 / 2,379
Reserved (of online inventory)130 / 2,379
Weekday openings1,341
Weekend openings908
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,341 fall on weekdays and 908 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 403 of 403 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 13 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 13 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 13 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 13 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 13 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 13 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 13 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 13 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 13 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 13 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 13 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 012 | 180 |
| 009 | 179 |
| 013 | 179 |
| 010 | 178 |
| 011 | 178 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
2,249 open site-nights across 13 sites at McCoy's Ferry Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 62 2-night, 59 3-night, 23 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 010.
All 13 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 012 | Not recorded | None | 180 | 160 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +168 more |
| 009 | Not recorded | None | 179 | 173 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more |
| 013 | Not recorded | None | 179 | 167 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +167 more |
| 010 | Not recorded | None | 178 | 159 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +166 more |
| 011 | Not recorded | None | 178 | 174 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +166 more |
| 004 | Not recorded | None | 175 | 153 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +163 more |
| 005 | Not recorded | None | 173 | 152 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4 +161 more |
| 006 | Not recorded | None | 172 | 146 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +160 more |
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 171 | 132 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +159 more |
| 002 | Not recorded | None | 171 | 132 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +159 more |
| 007 | Not recorded | None | 168 | 133 nights | Sep 18, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 +156 more |
| 003 | Not recorded | None | 167 | 132 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +155 more |
| 008 | Not recorded | None | 158 | 104 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +146 more |
About McCoy's Ferry Campground
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.
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.
13 monitored sitesNo hookups13 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 30
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.
142 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD 21795
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-252969 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-252969 · McCoy's Ferry Campground · Williamsport MD12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at McCoy's Ferry Campground?
Reservations for McCoy's Ferry Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 2,249 of 2,379 tracked site-nights are open (94.5%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 13 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at McCoy's Ferry Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at McCoy's Ferry Campground in the last 7 days, 13 over 30 days and 13 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at McCoy's Ferry Campground?
59 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 010. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at McCoy's Ferry Campground?
December 2026, with 403 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 403.
When is the next open date at McCoy's Ferry Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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