Spring Gap Campground
Open year-round with reservations through Recreation.gov. Potable water from hand pump is available April 15 through November 1; bring your own water outside that window. Stay limited to 14 consecutive days between May 1 and October 1, and 30 total days per calendar year.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 8:27PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 104 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Early morning low temperatures in the around 70 combined with oppressive humidity will result in little to no overnight relief. Prolonged excessive heat may impact power, water, and transportation systems.
Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 12:47AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Augusta, Eastern Highland, and Rockingham Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, and Eastern Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Spring Gap Campground is located at Mile 173.3 on the historic C&O Canal Towpath, tucked into the mountains of Western Maryland near Cumberland. The campground features 12 single drive-in campsites and 2 group sites capable of holding 30 people each. Single sites accommodate up to 8 people, with some sites (1, 2, 8, 11, 13) fitting only standard vehicles while others (3-7, 12, 14) can accommodate small RVs, trailers, or pop-ups up to 20 feet in length. Popular activities include hiking local trails, biking the C&O Canal Towpath, and water recreation on the Potomac River. The campground has a boat ramp for easy access for kayakers, canoeists, and anglers. A Maryland Fishing License is required for those 16 and older. Nearby Cumberland offers cultural attractions including the C&O Canal National Historical Park visitor center, Allegany Museum, Gordon-Roberts House, and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. Amenities include pit and portable toilets cleaned twice weekly, seasonal potable water from a hand pump (mid-April through November 1), and established fire rings at each site. Trash service is not provided; campers must pack out all waste. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 6 AM, and fires are permitted only in established rings.
Directions
From Cumberland, MD: Follow MD-51 S/E Industrial Road for approximately 7 miles. Campground will be directly off 51 on the right side of the road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 20ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (301) 739-4200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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