Openings · last 7 days
3
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-252971
When Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite reopens
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 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 10 monitored sites
Of the 1,830 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,798 open for online reservation · 32 reserved.
Where the open windows are
1.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,798 of 1,830 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online1.7%
Open site-nights1,798 / 1,830
Reserved (of online inventory)32 / 1,830
Weekday openings1,033
Weekend openings765
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,033 fall on weekdays and 765 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 310 of 310 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 10 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 | 10 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 10 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 10 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 10 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 10 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 10 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 10 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 10 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 10 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 10 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 006 | 182 |
| 007 | 182 |
| 008 | 182 |
| 004 | 181 |
| 005 | 181 |
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
1,798 open site-nights across 10 sites at Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 18 2-night, 17 3-night, 13 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 19 at site 006.
All 10 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | Not recorded | None | 182 | 182 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 +170 more |
| 007 | Not recorded | None | 182 | 182 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 +170 more |
| 008 | Not recorded | None | 182 | 182 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 +170 more |
| 004 | Not recorded | None | 181 | 181 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +169 more |
| 005 | Not recorded | None | 181 | 181 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +169 more |
| 009 | Not recorded | None | 180 | 174 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +168 more |
| 003 | Not recorded | None | 179 | 170 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more |
| 010 | Not recorded | None | 179 | 160 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2 +167 more |
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 177 | 162 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +165 more |
| 002 | Not recorded | None | 175 | 174 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +163 more |
About Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite
Overview
The Paw Paw Tunnel Campground is located at Mile 156 on the C&O Canal Towpath on the Maryland side of the Potomac River, across from the town of Paw Paw in West Virginia. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Facilities
There are 10 single campsites, each has a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Each site can accommodate eight people. If there is a larger group, reserve two sites next to each other. Portable toilets are available. Hand pump water is available from April 15-November 1.
Natural Features
Tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland and adjacent to Green Ridge State Forest, 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
Continue your adventures at Green Ridge State Forest! The city of Cumberland, MD is just 25 miles (40 km) west on MD Route 51.
10 monitored sitesNo hookups10 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Cumberland, MD: Follow MD State Route 51 South/E Industrial Road for approximately 24 miles (39 km). Paw Paw Campground will be directly off 51, on the left side of the road.
142 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD 21795
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-252971 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-252971 · Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite · Williamsport MD12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite?
Reservations for Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 1,798 of 1,830 tracked site-nights are open (98.3%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 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 15:19 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 Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite in the last 7 days, 5 over 30 days and 5 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite?
17 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 19 at site 006. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite?
December 2026, with 310 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 310.
When is the next open date at Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite?
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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