Canal Quarters:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Use code “HOLIDAY25” at our rustic houses (22, 25, and 28) to pay just $75 per night! Or, use code “HOLIDAY49” at Lockhouse 49 to pay $90 per night (plus maintenance fee.) OFFER VALID ON RESERVATIONS TAKING PLACE BETWEEN DECEMBER 1-MARCH 31. CODE EXPIRES 1/7/25
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Canal Quarters Program! Through generous donations, and in close partnership with the National Park Service, seven lockhouses along the C&O Canal have been rehabilitated. These are available for you, your family, and friends to enjoy for up to three nights. All proceeds are used to fund the maintenance and stewardship of these historic structures, along with educational programming and outreach. Thank you for your support!
Each of our seven lockhouses are themed for a specific part of the Canal’s history. All houses can accommodate up to 8 overnight guests. Limited place settings, kitchen utensils, cookware, and cleaning supplies are provided. Make sure to bring your own linens!
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, 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.
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Share your love of the Park with a Canal Quarters gift certificate! Browse the lockhouses below or click here to buy a gift certificate now.
Full-Amenity Lockhouses
Equipped with electricity, heating & air conditioning, indoor plumbing, a kitchen, and full bathroom. Guests must supply their own linens.
These lockhouses are professionally cleaned between guest visits. Please read our arrival/departure review for guest expectations.
Lockhouse 6
Near Brookmont
At mile marker 5.4
Lockhouse 10
Near Cabin John
At mile marker 8.8
Lockhouse 21 “Swains”
Near Potomac
At mile marker 16.7
Rustic Lockhouses
True 19th Century experiences. No electricity, no heating or a/c, and no indoor plumbing. Nearest water source varies by house. Outhouses on site. Guests must supply their own linens.
These lockhouses are NOT professionally cleaned between guest visits, but are routinely inspected by volunteers. Please read our arrival/departure review for guest expectations.
Lockhouse 22
Near Potomac
At mile marker 19.6
Lockhouse 25
Near Poolesville
At mile marker 30.9
Lockhouse 28
Near Point of Rocks
At mile marker 48.9
Half-Amenity Lockhouses
A mixture of modern and rustic. Electricity, baseboard heating, and a kitchen. No a/c or indoor plumbing. Outhouse and year-round, potable water pump on property. Guests must supply their own linens.
This lockhouse is professionally cleaned between guest visits. Please read our arrival/departure review for guest expectations.
Lockhouse 49
Near Clear Spring
At mile marker 108.7
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Heat: Yes.
Air conditioning: Yes
Electricity: Yes
Lights in all rooms: Yes
Indoor plumbing: Yes
Parking: Onsite
Heat: Yes.
Air conditioning: Yes
Electricity: Yes
Lights in all rooms: Yes
Indoor plumbing: Yes
Parking: Onsite
Heat: Yes.
Air conditioning: Yes
Electricity: Yes Parking: Onsite
Indoor plumbing: Yes
Heat: No.
Air conditioning: No
Electricity: No
Battery Lanterns
Indoor plumbing: No
Parking: Onsite
Heat: No
Air conditioning: No
Electricity: No
Battery Lanterns
Indoor plumbing: No
Parking: Onsite
Heat: No
Air conditioning: No
Electricity: No
Battery Lanterns
Indoor plumbing: No
Parking: 0.4 Miles
Heat: Yes
Air conditioning: Fans
Electricity: Yes
Lights in all rooms: Yes
Indoor plumbing: No
Parking: Onsite
All proceeds from this program are used for the maintenance and stewardship of these historic structures, and for educational programming and outreach. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
