Canal Quarters:
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Canal Quarters Program! Through close partnership with the National Park Service, seven 19th-century 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. 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. Please click each house’s “learn more” button for detailed information on sleeping arrangements and amenities, as these 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, 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.
Planning a Hiking/Biking Trip?
Our lockhouses extend from mile marker 6-109 and are a great way to segment your trip. Click the button below to view lockhouse locations relative to other points of interest.
Need a Gift?
Support the park, and our unique program by gifting a night in one of seven, 200 year old lockhouses!
Additional Questions?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about our policies, procedures, and guidelines.
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. Equipped with electricity, baseboard heating, and a kitchen. No a/c or indoor plumbing. An outhouse and year-round, potable water pump are located on the 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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Interactive Map:
click a marker to learn more about the corresponding Lockhouse.
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
