Canal Quarters
Reserve Your Stay Back in Time!
END OF SUMMER SALE! All nights in August and September are now $30 off at EVERY Lockhouse! No coupon code required!
Through a close partnership with the National Park Service, these historic, 200-year-old lockhouses have been rehabilitated and furnished for overnight accommodation and interpretive programming. These are now available to reserve for up to three nights!
The entirety of your registration fee is used to maintain these historic structures, and to provide educational programming and outreach relating to the history of the Canal and its lock keepers. Thank you for your support!
Each of our seven lockhouses are themed for a specific part of the Canal’s history, and can accommodate up to 8 overnight guests. Cookware, dishes, utensils, and cleaning supplies are provided. Guests must supply their own linens. Detailed information on sleeping arrangements and amenities will vary by house.
Before you book, please review our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the Canal Quarters program, and what to expect during your stay.
For additional inquiries, please first email [email protected], or call 240-202-2625. For non-urgent matters, Trust staff will respond to inquiries Monday-Friday between 8am-4pm ET. Urgent calls will be answered 7 days a week until 9pm ET.
Need a Gift?
Support the park, and our unique program by gifting a night in one of seven, 200 year old lockhouses!
Need To Reschedule?
Please use the following form to utilize your one-time opportunity to reschedule your lockhouse visit. Terms & Conditions apply.
Need To Cancel?
Please use the following form to submit a cancellation request. Terms and Conditions apply.
Full-Amenity Lockhouses
- Electricity
- Heating & Air Conditioning
- Indoor Plumbing
- Kitchen
Price per night: $175 | One-Time Cleaning Fee: $80 (?)
Equipped with electricity, heating & air conditioning, indoor plumbing, a kitchen, and full bathroom. Sleeps up to 8. Guests must supply their own linens. Full-amenity comparative chart.
These lockhouses are professionally cleaned between visits. Guests should still plan to leave the house tidy and remove trash before departure.
Lockhouse 6
Near Brookmont at Mile 5.4
Lockhouse 10
Near Cabin Johns at Mile 8.8
Lockhouse 21
"Swains" near Potomac at Mile 16.7
Rustic Lockhouses
- No Electricity
- No Heating or Air Conditioning
- No Indoor Plumbing
- Outhouse On-site
May-October: $120 per night | November-April: $75 per night
True 19th Century experiences. No electricity, no heating or a/c, and no indoor plumbing. Nearest water source varies by house. Outhouses on site. Sleeps up to 8. Guests must supply their own linens. Rustic Comparative Chart.
These lockhouses are not professionally cleaned between visits, but are routinely inspected by volunteers. Guests should leave the house clean and tidy for the next visitors.
Lockhouse 22
Near Potomac at Mile 19.6
Lockhouse 25
Near Poolesville at Mile 30.9
Lockhouse 28
Near Point of Rocks at Mile 48.9
Half-Amenity Lockhouse
- Electricity
- Fans & Baseboard Heating
- No Indoor Plumbing
- Outhouse On-site
May-October: $135 | November-April: $90 | One-Time Cleaning Fee: $65 (?)
A mixture of modern and rustic amenities. Equipped with electricity, pedestal fans, baseboard heating, and a kitchen. No central air or indoor plumbing. An outhouse and year-round, potable water pump are located on the property. Sleeps up to 8. Guests must supply their own linens.
This lockhouse is professionally cleaned between guest visits. Guests should still plan to leave the house tidy and remove trash before departure.
Interactive Map:
Click a marker to learn more about the corresponding Lockhouse.