Lockhouse 6

6100 Clara Barton Parkway
Bethesda, MD 20816
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A unique journey to the Canal circa 1950. Tastefully decorated with “art-deco” furnishings to represent the Eisenhower era of American history, and the foundation of the C&O Canal as a national monument and later a national park. Located just miles from the heart of D.C. and Georgetown, this lockhouse offers a rare opportunity to experience a quieter side of the Nation’s Capital while remaining accessible for sightseeing.

Details

Towpath Mile: 5.4
Parking: 2 designated spots in Lock 6 parking lot.
Price Per Night: $160 plus one-time $80 maintenance fee (first night only, covers professional cleaning costs.)
Additional Fees: One-time $20 occupancy fee for groups of 6-8.
Time Period Depicted: 1950s
Nearest Communities: Brookmont, Cabin John

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Overview, Check-In, and Amenities

Check-In and Check-Out Policies

Check In: Between 2:00-2:20pm, or after 7:15pm for guests who are driving to the lockhouse Monday-Friday. You will not be able to access the house by car between 2:30pm and 7:15pm on weeknights due to traffic reversal on the Clara Barton Parkway. After 7:15 p.m. and on weekends, the traffic flow is normal.

Guests accessing the house via the towpath may arrive anytime after 2:15pm.

Check-out: 10:00 a.m.

This Lockhouse is serviced by professional cleaners between each visit. The guest remains responsible for leaving the house better than they found it, including removing all trash from the premises and tidying up before departure.

Lockhouse Overview

The vision of the C&O Canal has changed and adapted over the course of its history. The canal’s roots begin with George Washington’s dream of a waterway trade route connecting east and west. After its closure in 1924, a second chance came to the canal in the form of another dream, that of Supreme Court Justice William Douglas. Douglas sought to protect this land as an outdoor sanctuary for public recreation. Set in the 1950s of Justice Douglas’ famous hike to preserve the canal, Lockhouse 6 is furnished with objects reminiscent of the mid-Twentieth Century.

Lockhouse 6, surrounded by mature sycamores, is a fully modern stone house with a covered porch and nearby parking. It provides ready access to Georgetown, the feeder canal, and the Capital Crescent Trail.

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!