Very authentically furnished lock keepers house. There is no running water or electricity, but a gallon of water was provided in a ewer, and electric lanterns were provided. Our stay felt like 1840. We slept on the rope beds and found them more comfortable than expected. The outhouse is a 50 m walk, but it was clean. Some china was available, but we didn't use it. Furniture is period-correct and in excellent condition. Locking in and out was easy.

Wonderful experience that throws you back in time. The lockhouse is right on the old lock and is well-maintained. It doesn't have running water or electricity, so you have to be ready to rough it a bit, but it has nice bedrooms and good interior space. There's a fire ring in the back where you can build a fire to cook / boil water. Firewood is a bit hard to come by -- you're not supposed to bring any into the park and what had been left there was old and moldy. I managed to get it going and had a nice meal, but next time I'd probably bring a Primus stove.If you're staying overnight, there's parking nearby and a portapotty. The latter was pretty clean and had toilet paper (though I wouldn't count on it).There's a path that takes you back behind the house to the river and then the long canal path in front. It's surprisingly busy during the day, with lots of people going by, so the experience isn't secluded.I had a great experience. I wouldn't do this one again but I might do other of the lockhouses.

Love finding these treasurers as we walk the C & O Canal!!! This one has been well maintained. Worth the walk on the Towpath to come across these great finds!

The C&O canal runs from the Potomac River near Georgetown along the river up to the Ohio River. The lower portion travels beside the Potomac thru Great Falls. Many, many locks to traverse if you're in a boat, but along the towpath, just a minor incline. You can also walk along the river following the blue trail. A great way to spend a weekend day with the kids, or just enjoying a spring/summer day. The Billy Goat Trail (just beyond Anglers Inn) is part of the Blue Trail. (There is also a Blue Trail on the Virginia side as well...) Have a great time! (Also consider renting a canoe or rowboat at Fletchers Boathouse... another awesome way to spend a warm summer day in DC... aaaaaahhhhhhhhh.............

Great entrance to visit the C&O Canal Park with no crowds and No fees. You can walk up or down the old tow path, detour down to the Potomac River or just sit and listen and look at the wild life. The turkey buzzards seem to have left their perch at the entrance, but there is much to see.