Picnic tables along the Potomac River at the Little Tonoloway Day Use Area in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
The Little Tonoloway Picnic Area is located in Hancock, Maryland, at Mile 124.4 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 the areas you plan to visit are open by checking the National Park Service’s official Current Park Conditions web page.
There is a beautiful picnic area at the Little Tonoloway Day Use Area in Hancock, Maryland. There are seven picnic tables and six grills situated on a shaded plot of land that flanks the Potomac River. An indoor chemical toilet (i. e. a fancy outhouse) is available for guests. Next to the picnic area is a boat ramp.
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. Groups are still welcome to picnic at Little Tonoloway, but they run the risk of not getting picnic tables. Also, groups of more than 25 people need a Special Use Permit.
Picnic table at the Little Tonoloway Day Use Area in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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Last updated on June 10, 2024
