Dargan Bend Picnic Area at Mile 64.9 on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath
The Dargan Bend Picnic Area is located just north of Harpers Ferry at Mile 64.9 on the C&O Canal towpath. See the Picnic Areas web page for an interactive location map.
NOTE: Sections of the towpath, locks and other historical structures, trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps, and visitor centers are constantly being closed due to damage and/or repair. When planning an adventure within Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, make sure that areas you plan to visit are open by checking the National Park Service’s official Current Park Conditions web page.
The Dargan Bend Picnic Area has two tables that are situated between the C&O Canal towpath and the Potomac River. Each has its own grill. The Dargan Bend Boat Ramp and a chemical toilet (i.e. a fancy outhouse) are also available to park visitors.
Like nearly all picnic areas within Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, tables are taken on a first come, first served basis. If you have a large group and would like a place to picnic, the pavilion at Carderock near the Great Falls is the only spot in the park that can be reserved.
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Last updated on June 4, 2024
