The vision of the C&O Canal has changed and adapted over the course of its history.  The canal’s roots begin with George Washington’s dream of a waterway trade route connecting east and west.  After its closure in 1924, a second chance came to the canal in the form of another dream, that of Supreme Court Justice William Douglas. Douglas sought to protect this land as an outdoor sanctuary for public recreation.  Set in the 1950s of Justice Douglas’ famous hike to preserve the canal, Lockhouse 6 is furnished with objects reminiscent of the mid-Twentieth Century.

Lockhouse 6, surrounded by mature sycamores, is a fully modern stone house with a covered porch and nearby parking. It provides ready access to Georgetown, the feeder canal, and the Capital Crescent Trail.

Location Towpath Mile: 5.4 Parking: Available Nearest Communities: Brookmont Cabin John Features & Amenities Modern kitchen with stove, oven, and refrigerator Bathroom with tub/shower Private porch One bedroom with double bed, one bedroom with two twin and two trundle, pull out sofa in living room Central AC/heat Easy access to Bethesda, Georgetown, and Northern VA. Linens not provided

Click any photo to view all slides of Lockhouse 6. Photos by: Roy Sewall

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The Canal Quarters program would not be possible without the dedicated efforts of the volunteers who oversee the lockhouses... More

"Lockhouse 6 holds special appeal for me. It reminds me of my youth in the 1950s. It's the perfect spot for a weekend getaway, exploring DC and Georgetown, or for... More