When is Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park open?
Every day, 6 AM–9 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park
- 4.964 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 9 pm
Section of the C&O Canal National Historical Park near Potomac, MD, with a flat towpath, river access and connections to the Billy Goat Trail.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park in short
When is the best time to visit Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park?
About 2 hours.
Where is Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park?
11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854.
Is Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:15 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, 8 am.
In its favour
- Golden hour
- Open till 9 pm
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 48° out there
52°
Clear
- Feels
- 48°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 8am
55° - 9am60°
- 10am
64°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 9 pm- monday
- 6 AM–9 PM
- tuesday
- 6 AM–9 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 6 AM–9 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–9 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–9 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–9 PM
- sunday
- 6 AM–9 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park
- 2 Great Falls Overlook Trailhead · 9 min
- 3 Olmsted Island Overlook · 12 min
- 4 Billy Goat Trail Section A Entrance · 15 min
- 5 Great Falls Park · 17 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.9from 64 reviews
Known for
- Canal towpath
- Billy Goat Trail
- Potomac River
- Hiking
What people say
- People like:
- Hiking, river views, canal path and waterfalls
Around Deer Park
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Great Falls Overlook TrailheadTrail · 9 min walk
Olmsted Island OverlookViewpoint · 12 min walk
Good nowBilly Goat Trail Section A EntranceTrail · 15 min walk
Great Falls ParkPark · 17 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 9 am. Light layer from 9 am.
JacketUntil 9 am
Light layerFrom 9 am