From the south, “Seven Locks” (locks 8-14) raise the C&O Canal more than 50 feet in a little over a mile as it approaches the American Legion Bridge at the Washington Beltway (I-495). Lock 8 is the beginning of this large scale uplifting of the canal. Learn more.
Lock 8 Parking
Lock 8 Picnic Tables
Cabin John
Lockhouse 10: Canal Quarters
Lock 10We know that to preserve something, you need to experience it, so we are proud to provide support to the C&O National Historical Park as their official philanthropic partner.
Please visit the National Park Service website for the following information:
For more information and nearby places to stay or grab a bite to eat, please visit our local tourism partners:
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