Eating and Sleeping

Plan Like A Ranger

A trip to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park offers you an opportunity to discover historical, natural, and recreational treasures. While preparing for your visit please be aware of closures and current conditions, weather forecasts, and review the safety tips.

 

Lock House #10 is part of Canal Trusts' Canal Quarters program.

NPS photo

Plan your visit by staying at a campground along the scenic towpath, nearby canal towns, or experience living in a lock house.

 

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  Stay in a Lockhouse

  The C&O Canal Trust's Canal Quarters program offers several lodging options in lockhouses along the canal. Reserve a lockhouse today!

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  Visit a Canal Town

  Another great resource for learning more about what surrounding towns to the Towpath have to offer is the Canal Towns Partnership website.

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  Camping

  Want to spend a night under the stars at the C&O Canal? Then you've come to the right place!