Trip to Lock 21 (Swains Lock)

There has been a lapse in appropriations, and a shutdown of the federal government is currently in effect. Much of the C&O Canal National Historical Park remains accessible to the public, however, the National Park Service is not able to operate as normal. Scheduled C&O Canal Trust events and Canal Quarters reservations will continue as scheduled. 

Learn more about what the shutdown means for the C&O Canal National Historical Park.