Superintendent’s House

Superintendent’s House

Photo by PATC GPS Rangers

About a half mile from the south (upstream) entrance to the Paw Paw Tunnel, adjacent to the tunnel parking area, is a frame house that once belonged to the superintendent for this section of the Canal. Canoers have access to the Potomac here and overnight camping is permitted. Learn more.

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