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Hillcrest River & Canal Tunnel River Campgrounds

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Welcome to Cumberland MD. We have 2 campgrounds in close proximity to each other. Campground # 1 is called THE HILLCREST RIVER CAMPGROUND. CAMPGROUND # 2 is called THE CANAL TUNNEL RIVER CAMPGROUND. They are only 3 miles from each other. Book either location and enjoy both. The campground’s offer camping for RVs and Tents. They are only 1 mile from Canal Place in downtown Cumberland MD. And 5 miles from the Rocky Gap Casino and Resort. They offer Hiking and Cycling on the C and O CANAL NATION PARK , THE GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE and THE KNOBLEY MOUNTAIN TUNNEL TRAIL. They both have Non-isolated, isolated and Super isolated campsites. Firewood, boating, fishing, Swimming, hiking and Cycling is available at both locations.

Campground #1 THE HILLCREST RIVER CAMPGROUND is located at 10410B Cumberland MD. 21502. It is by Tractor World 1/10 mile off of I 68 Exit 45, 2 miles from the National Trails. There are 60 campsites here. Full hookups are available on Five (5) sites for $10.00 EXTRA PER NIGHT. If you want HOOKUPS PLEASE LET THE HOST KNOW. HOOKUPS MUST BE PAID FOR WHEN YOU ARRIVE!! We have a Dump station, A flush toilet and A Hot shower HERE. That is Available in season. There is a unique Pond with a Dock and Canopy. Sorry Fishing is NOT allowed. There are many hiking trails. Be sure to visit the the CLIFF OVERLOOK on one of the trails. There is a Convenient store that is open 24/7.

CAMPGROUND # 2. THE CANAL TUNNEL RIVER CAMPGROUND is located at 1 Elizabeth St. Cumberland MD. 21502. It is on 40 acres off of The Canal Parkway. There are 80 campsites. This campground is along THE NORTH BRANCH OF THE POTOMAC RIVER and the C and O NATIONAL PARK and THE KNOBLEY MOUNTAIN TUNNEL TRAIL. There Is over 1 mile of River frontage and 2 River Islands. Electric Hookups are available on 2 Campsites. Fresh water is available. After Camping if you need to dump go to campground # 1. Please let the host know if you want a Electric Hookup site. There are NO Showers here. Portable toilet are available in season. Generators are welcome. This location offers a 5 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom House for short term rental. Be sure to visit the Tunnel and take the RIVER WALK to Pebble Beach. Thanks Donelly 301-777-3472 cell 301-707-7098

Location

Hillcrest River & Canal Tunnel River Campgrounds is located in Maryland

Directions

Go to I 68 Exit 45 .We are 1/10 mile off the Interstate. Thanks Donelly

Coordinates

39.65171520188768 N
78.73175804535842 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Available
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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Reservations

(301) 777-3472

Roger W.

Legend

Reviewed Nov. 4, 2023

On the Potomac and C & O Canal Trail

Canal Tunnel River Campground, Nov 2023 : This is a 1 3/4 mile walk along the C &O Canal Trail to the outskirts of Cumberland. We happened upon this empty campground while walking this trail. A fantastic museum is near that 1 3/4 mile point. The National Park Visitor Center is there as well which is very informative.
(70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). I rate based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Usage during visit: Empty Site Privacy: No vegetation screen between sites. Site Spacing: Close, but more spacing than many private campgrounds. Site surface: Grass Reservations: I noticed Agee box at the entrance. Road Noise: This campground is not near a highway. Through Traffic in campground: No reason for through traffic.
Electric Hookup: I concluded the only sites with electricity are host sites. Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes Bathroom: I did not see any, but probably removed for the season.
Showers: No. Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): Good Setting: Open grassy area with minimal shade along the Potomac River Weather: Sunny . Highs 60s and lows 30s during our stay in the area.
Bugs: Too cold. Solar: Great solar. Rig size: Seems that there would’ve no issue for larger rigs. Sites: Sites along the river are best in my opinion.

SiteWalked in during a walk on the C&O

Month of VisitDecember

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This person did not stay at either of are 2 Campgrounds. He walked in to THE CANAL TUNNEL RIVER CAMPGROUND. HE did not Honor the KEEP OUT SIGN. If he would have Booked a night he might be able to tell the TRUTH. LIE 1 the Campground is not 1 3/4 mile from the outskirts of Cumberland. IT IS IN CUMDERLAND. LIE 2. The Campground was not Empty. Section A was empty. He never looked at Section B or C. If he would have booked a night he would have found out that there is a section B and C. Lie 3. The sites with Electricity are NOT HOST SITES. LIE 4. We do have a Dump Station available. Lie 5. We DO HAVE Potable WATER Available. LIE. 6. We have many PULL THROUGH SITES. Lie 7. The Campground is near a Highway . Canal Parkway Route 28. WHY DOES THE DYRT. ALLOW PEOPLE TO GIVE REVIEWS THAT NEVER CAMPED HERE.?????? Thanks Donelly 301-777-3472 or 301-707-7098

Jacob W.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 22, 2023

Hidden gem !

We had a great stay! Peak fall foliage and view was spectacular! Donnelly is a kind host and made us feel very welcome. We were surprised not to see more campers at this underrated and very spacious campground. We checked out the canal river site and were really surprised by its views and hiking options. We would love to come back and recommend all to check this place out. Thank you Donnelly !

SiteHillcrest

Month of VisitNovember

Michael M.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 18, 2023

Great spot

Great stay at a well located spot. Beautiful and quiet. Don was very helpful with any request that we had. Would return again. Thanks Don.

Month of VisitNovember

Ed C.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 25, 2023

Campground is a beautiful setting to overlook Cumberland

Nice campground if you're fortunate enough to be one of four people to get a full hookup. The other sites are all primitive with only one portapotty converted into a shower and another portapotty converted with a toilet. We stayed at the Hillcrest campground

The Campground does not overlook Cumberland. It overlooks the Campgrounds 65 acres , the Pond & boat dock, it also overlooks the Cumberland Country Club and golf course and Irons Mountain. The other sites are NOT ALL primitive Thanks Donelly 301-777-3472

Michael L.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 6, 2023

Basic Sites, Beautiful Benue

Don, the owner and former Marine, is helpful and friendly. The views from some of the sites are terrific. Probably to deter trucks from parking in what would have been a nice wide entrance, Don put three stumps in road. These, combined with a not-very-well-trimmed tree, make for an interesting experience for big rigs. Once inside, maneuvering is easy and campsites are spacious. As far as I could tell, only Sites 1-5 have any hookups at all (Site 5is W/E). Because of the partially-blocked entrance, I would not call Hillcrest a big rig-friendly campground. I opine, too, that $35 is expensive for a boondocking site.

Site5

Month of VisitOctober

This Campground is on I 68 Exit 45 . The entrance is ONLY 50’ from the on and off ramps. Yes I have 3 blocks of wood at the Entrance. I would love to remove them. The Block replaced a old pickup. The pickup was hard to move when Big rigs came in. The pickup would not Run. IT IS MUCH EASIER TO MOVE A BLOCK THEN TO PUSH THE PICKUP. If the blocks was removed big rigs would not be able to get IN OR OUT because of 18 WHEELERS parked on the street. The blocks are off to the side of the Entrance so that Big rigs, trucks and cars can get in and out. 18 WHEELERS CAN NOT. In the past I counted 6 Tractor and Trailers parked in the street with the Entrance Blocked. If Campers call me I will come up and move a block. Most all big Rigs have NO PROBLEM GETTING IN AND OUT. If you don’t like blocks go to my other Campground. It has NO blocks. THIS NOT A BOONDOCKING CAMPGROUND. Thanks Donelly 301-777-3472

Thomas K.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 31, 2023

Do not stay here !

Unleveled grass campground. Sewer is unreachably far away ! Fresh water is also far away. You need extra long water & sewer line. ( about 70 feet )

SiteThis play is joke !!

Month of VisitAugust

This Guest was in a 40’ Motor Home .He wanted a site with Full Hookups. I only had 1 Camp site available with a Sewer hookup. I tried to get him to use the Dump Station so that he would have more Camp site choices. He would not! He wanted this Camp site. He Parked the Motor Home far away from the Hookups. He only had a 15’ sewer hose.

Michelle L.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 25, 2023

Great place to stay!

We had a great visit. The owners are super nice and our space was just perfect. Thank you!

SiteSite 4

Month of VisitJuly

Roger M.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 24, 2023

Great place to stay

What a fun campground. Host are amazing and friendly ( and Jesse parents are pretty nice too, haha). Jesse is the owners dog and she will come out for scratching and pets. You get the feeling that you are welcome there. Amazing views and very enjoyable.

Site3

Month of VisitMay

Nicholas T.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 26, 2022

This campground was beautiful.

Me and a small group of friends stayed here for a weekend and we had a blast it was so peaceful we where right next to the river and had some great trails too hike on. When booking I was a little skeptical because of the reviews and to tell you the truth I have no idea what they are talking about the older gentlemen that owns the sight was a very understanding person and he left us alone for the most part and I can't forget about is dog that dog was so cute and friendly it was one of the best things about the site. I hope to go back soon.

Month of VisitNovember

Philip T.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 9, 2021

Amazing hidden gem!

The staff and the view and the low traffic make this an amazing site! I can't recommend higher!

Site5

Month of VisitSeptember

Barbara B.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 31, 2021

Exit 45 a Cumberland

Very pleased and sites were flat and beautiful views. Very clean as well. Love the apple trees that outline the property. Owners were very accommodating to us as we came in late

Site1

Month of VisitAugust

T N T.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 10, 2020

Great last minute find.

Arrived at 10pm after a bust on our original spot for the night.. spoke to the owner and he said c'mon up and well get you set up. Ended up staying 2 nights as the views were great. Flat spots with very little work to set up a class c. Don, the owner, is a classic. Such nice people and a great view of valley below. If you find yourself near this spot this is a good safe spot to make a stop.

Krystal T.

Scout

Reviewed Nov. 11, 2019

Beautiful view

We booked online and the owners contacted with confirmation. The location is beautiful and has dry camping and hookups. The view of the town below is beautiful and open skies at nights. The owners plan to expand and update more with the summer season.