Openings · last 7 days
0
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
1
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 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 · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 10 monitored sites
Of the 1,830 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 1,818 open for online reservation · 12 reserved.
Where the open windows are
0.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,818 of 1,830 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online0.7%
Open site-nights1,818 / 1,830
Reserved (of online inventory)12 / 1,830
Weekday openings1,050
Weekend openings768
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,050 fall on weekdays and 768 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
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. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 183 |
| 004 | 183 |
| 006 | 183 |
| 010 | 183 |
| 002 | 182 |
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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,818 open site-nights across 10 sites at Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 17 2-night, 17 3-night, 14 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 001.
All 10 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 004 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 006 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 010 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 002 | Not recorded | None | 182 | 164 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +170 more |
| 005 | Not recorded | None | 181 | 177 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +169 more |
| 007 | Not recorded | None | 181 | 177 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +169 more |
| 008 | Not recorded | None | 181 | 163 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 009 | Not recorded | None | 181 | 163 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 003 | Not recorded | None | 180 | 164 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 +168 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
BikingCampingFishingHiking
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-252971 · facility + sites
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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: 1,818 of 1,830 tracked site-nights are open (99.3%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 4 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
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 Nov 2 at site 001. 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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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