C&O Canal Maps

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.

 

Official Park Maps

C&O Canal NHP stretches 184.5 miles along the banks of the Potomac River from Georgetown in Washington, DC to Cumberland in western Maryland. Along the way, the park passes through four counties in Maryland: Montgomery, Frederick, Washington, and Allegany.

To download official maps visit the National Park Service cartography site, or pick up a copy at any of our visitor centers.

Below: Toggle between two maps with different features, Standard Map or Brochure Map, using the picklist on the top left corner of the map. Use the Zoom In (+) or Zoom Out (-) functions to see the different points of interest across the park.

 

 

Official NPS App

Our mobile app is another great wayfinding option, featuring a map of the hiking trails, overlooks, services, and other points of interest at C&O Canal NHP, as well as all 400+ sites in the National Park Service system. Just remember to download offline content before arriving at the park, as cell reception can be unreliable.

 

Parkwide Resources

C&O Canal Map

Park Planner and Recreational Guide by Milepost

Great Falls Hiking Trails (including the Billy Goat Trail)

Billy Goat A Trail Hiking Tips

Great Falls Hiking Map

Great Falls Hiking Trail Descriptions

Walking Guides

Williamsport Walking Guide

Four Locks Walking Guide

More Resources

Large print and detailed maps provide by the National Park Service Cartography Site

 

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  Visitor Centers

  Visitor Center Hours and Seasons

  Seven visitor centers are spread over the 184.5 miles of the C&O Canal. Each has separate hours and seasons.

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  Eating and Sleeping

  Will you stay in a near by canal town, reserved campground or hiker-biker camp site? Discover your options here!

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  Things To Do

  With 184.5 miles of canal to explore, there are many places to visit and many ways to enjoy the park in every season!