Canal Quarters:
Reserve Your Stay Back in Time!

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 11/8/24-1/7/25

Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Canal Quarters program! Our seven lockhouses have been professionally rehabilitated through a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service, and are available for you, your family, and friends to enjoy for up to three nights. Don’t miss your chance to stay in a living museum, and experience what Canal life was like 60, 90, or 150 years ago!

Each of our seven lockhouses can accommodate up to 8 overnight guests. Limited place settings, kitchen utensils and cookware are provided. Make sure to bring your own linens!

Our “rustic” styled houses (22, 25, and 28) are true 19th Century encounters. Experience life as it was in Antebellum or Civil War America, without any of the distractions, or amenities, of the modern world.

Our “full” amenity houses (6, 10, and 21) offer a more modern experience, with full kitchens, heating and cooling, electricity, and indoor plumbing. Experience the Canal in the comfort of your very own private lockhouse!

Our “hybrid” amenity house (49) provides a rustic retreat with electricity and heating, as well as a clean water source on the property. Experience a mixture of modern and rustic as you are transported back in time to the early 20th century!

Before you book, please review our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the Canal Quarters program and what to expect during your stay. You may also email [email protected] or call 240-202-2625 with any additional questions.

“Walking through the front door transports you back in time 60 years. Remove all the technological trappings and you are left with peace and solitude that is rarely experienced this close to the nation’s capital.”
— John and Matt, Canal Quarters guests

Browse by Lockhouse

Please Note: Lockhouses 6, 10, 21, and 49 are professionally cleaned between each guest. Cleaning staff focus on high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, furniture, and cooking implements. Lockhouses 22, 25, and 28 are NOT professionally cleaned. Our volunteer Quartermasters perform routine checks of all houses to ensure tidiness. 

 IMPORTANT: Linens, such as towels, blankets, sheets, and pillows are NOT provided at any of the seven lockhouses. You may use the following links to compare amenities at our Rustic and Full-Amenities Lockhouses.

Interactive Map:

click a marker to learn more about the corresponding Lockhouse.