Williamsport Visitor Center
Facility · Maryland ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (National Historical Park) · Restricted Access
- 361 ft
- Elevation
The Cushwa Basin Visitor Center in Williamsport is located at mile 99.8 along the C&O Canal towpath in Washington County, MD. Situated at the confluence of the Conococheague Creek and the Potomac River, Williamsport was first settled in 1740. A half-mile rewatered section of canal leads through the turning basin, under the only railroad lift bridge on the canal, and continues to Lockhouse 44 and the adjacent lock. The Conocheague Aqueduct is located across from the turning basin.
Getting there
Alternate Parking at C&O Canal Park Headquarters (142 W Potomac St, Williamsport, MD) and Lock 44 (at the end of Main St, Williamsport, MD).
39.60056, -77.82626 · 39°36'2.0"N 77°49'34.5"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 3.1 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 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 Williamsport Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Williamsport Visitor Center?
- No. Williamsport Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (301) 739-4200
- Email CHOH_Information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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