Lockhouse 44

If you have a few minutes to spare and want to visit a lock and keepers house then this is the spot. You can park within approximately a hundred yards with a level walk to it. There is a porta poddy at the corner of the parking lot where the access gate area is. It was cleaner than most gas station facilities. As an added bonus Abner Doubleday hill, the old bridge, and Lights Ford are nearby and have easy parking. Fun quick stop.

A great place for pup walkers and nature lovers but a special favorite for youth oriented groups like scouts or 4H. The National Park Service runs a FANTASTIC (and free!) program that involves coming down the canal in a boat, learning about the responsibilities of the lock keeper with the hands on activities in the house (which includes period clothing!), and then going outside to open and close the lock themselves. Just heads up... No close potties so come with empty bladders!

Interesting, as is the whole canal.

Lock 44, Standing in very good shape and being well maintained.

Greatest place in Maryland!

Great place to enjoy a little nature.

Really Beautiful. A must see.

Peaceful, great for hikes with family and pets. Good for horseback riding.

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Great place to go if you wanna have some peace of mind and you get to enjoy the beautiful landscape.

Beautiful scenery abounds!

Beautiful walk along canal

Great place to walk dog

Husbands grandfather lived here and tended Lock 44!