Swains Campsite

(4 Reviews)
Potomac, MD 20854, USA

(301) 739-4200


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Category: Campground, Park, Lodging,
Address: Potomac, MD 20854, USA
Postal code: 20854
Phone: (301) 739-4200
Website: http://www.canaltrust.org/pyv/swains-tent-camping/

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Most Recent Reviews


  • (October 9, 2018, 7:31 pm)

    What a beautiful, quiet, and small campsite. It’s really tucked in and hidden behind a trail, which means it can be quiet, but also have a lot of foot traffic. There are no more than 8 sites so be sure to get your spot locked in!
    I LOVE that this is right along the river. It’s also incredibly close to Great Falls, if you want to walk 3.5 miles on the towpath to get there.


  • (March 1, 2018, 10:20 pm)

    The Swain's Lock campground can make for a great introduction to backpacking for younger kids. It's around 3 miles from Great Falls, where there is vehicle access. Swain's Lock has running water between April and October (refer to C&O Canal website for exact dates; NPS recommends treating water for drinking), a privy, and several campsites with grills. Campsites are on a first come, first served basis. The site also has vehicle access and parking.


  • (October 3, 2017, 9:18 am)

    Great location. Just be careful who spends the night.


  • (May 20, 2017, 11:25 pm)

    As I relaxed in my tent, the sun had already set, and the humidity began to give way to a cool breeze that brushed the tent's nylon walls, the Potomac moaned on one side, and the canal waterfall splashed softly on the other side, a soothing melody as a symphony of frogs and insects joined in Mother Nature's concert.

    Not to be missed! Check this place out! The porta potti's are super clean.

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Swains Campsite | Potomac, MD 20854, USA | Phone: (301) 739-4200
Swains Campsite | Potomac, MD 20854, USA | Phone: (301) 739-4200
Swains Campsite | Potomac, MD 20854, USA | Phone: (301) 739-4200
Swains Campsite | Potomac, MD 20854, USA | Phone: (301) 739-4200
Swains Campsite | Potomac, MD 20854, USA | Phone: (301) 739-4200
Swains Campsite | Potomac, MD 20854, USA | Phone: (301) 739-4200
Swains Campsite | Potomac, MD 20854, USA | Phone: (301) 739-4200
Swains Campsite | Potomac, MD 20854, USA | Phone: (301) 739-4200
Swains Campsite | Potomac, MD 20854, USA | Phone: (301) 739-4200
Swains Campsite | Potomac, MD 20854, USA | Phone: (301) 739-4200

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