Spring Gap Campground

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.