McCoy's Ferry Campground
Campground · Maryland · 13 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
- 13
- Bookable sites
- up to 30
- People per site
- 406 ft
- Elevation
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.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (301) 739-4200.The facts
- 13 bookable sites
- Up to 30 people per site
- Loops: McCoys Ferry Campground
Site types
- 12 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
13 campsites at McCoy's Ferry Campground
Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | McCoys Ferry Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | McCoys Ferry Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | McCoys Ferry Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | McCoys Ferry Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | McCoys Ferry Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | McCoys Ferry Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | McCoys Ferry Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | McCoys Ferry Campground | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 30 | 🐾 |
| 009 | McCoys Ferry Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | McCoys Ferry Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | McCoys Ferry Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | McCoys Ferry Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | McCoys Ferry Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
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.
39.60945, -77.96991 · 39°36'34.0"N 77°58'11.7"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.2 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about McCoy's Ferry Campground
- Can you reserve a site at McCoy's Ferry Campground?
- Yes, McCoy's Ferry Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does McCoy's Ferry Campground have?
- 13 sites.
- Are pets allowed at McCoy's Ferry Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at McCoy's Ferry Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at McCoy's Ferry Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at McCoy's Ferry Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near McCoy's Ferry Campground
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- Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite 12.4 mi · Campground
- Horseshoe Bend Hiker-Biker Campsite 13.4 mi · Campground
- White Rock Hiker-Biker Campsite 13.6 mi · Campground
- Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite 13.9 mi · Campground
Contact
- Email choh_information@nps.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-11.
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