Williamsport Visitor Center

 

Alternate Parking and Towpath Access Points

C&O Canal NHP Headquarters (142 W Potomac St, Williamsport, MD)

  • Public parking lot available, no public restroom.
  • Towpath access via the Bollman Bridge on Salisbury Street.
  • This is also an access point for cyclists that need access to amenities in the town of Williamsport.

Cushwa Basin (205 W Potomac St, Williamsport, MD)

  • Public parking lot available, public restroom available.
  • Towpath access via steep staircase on Railroad Lift Bridge. Not recommended for bicycles and strollers. Not ADA accessible.
  • Towpath access via gravel rail trail. Take trail 1/2 mile downstream to cross bridge at Lock 44.

Lockhouse 44 (at the end of Main St, Williamsport, MD)

  • Public parking lot available, public restroom available.
  • Towpath access for bikes and pedestrians.
  • Horses can access towpath via grassy trail on side of canal.
 
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Last updated: January 9, 2025

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Mailing Address:

142 W. Potomac St.
Williamsport, MD 21795

Phone:

301-739-4200

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