Cumberland, Maryland
Two campgrounds, one shoreline — where the Potomac meets the C&O Canal. Pitch a tent, park your rig, and let the water do the talking.
Camping
Hillcrest River Campground
Mature sycamores and oaks canopy a collection of tent and trailer sites that slope gently down to the Potomac. Each site feels like a private clearing — close enough to hear the river, far enough to forget the world.
Canal Tunnel River Campground
Steps from the C&O Canal towpath and the famous canal tunnel, this campground is built for explorers. RV sites with generous pull-throughs sit alongside quieter tent areas — all within walking distance of the river's edge.
The River
This is the upper Potomac — wide, slow, and alive with history. The C&O Canal runs parallel to the river, and from our sites you can walk the towpath, watch the canal boats drift by, or simply sit on the bank and listen.
Whether you come for the kayaking, the fishing, the hiking, or the quiet — the river gives you exactly what you need.
Explore
Walk or bike the historic towpath through tunnels, along lock houses, and beneath old stone bridges — all from your campsite.
An hour north at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah. Hike the Appalachian Trail, explore the historic town, or paddle the rivers.
Kayak, canoe, or fish the Potomac right from the campground. Trout, smallmouth bass, and catfish are all in season.
Dine on historic Market Street, browse local shops, and visit the Cumberland Museum — all just minutes from your site.
Your Stay
We keep it simple so you can focus on the river, the woods, and the people you're with.
Reservations
Call us to check availability and reserve your site. We're located at 1 Elizabeth Street in Cumberland, Maryland — just off Route 40, minutes from the canal.
