Spring Gap Campground
Open — Open year-round with reservations required through Recreation.gov. Currently in non-peak season with rates at $10/night for single sites and $20/night for group sites. Potable water is seasonal. Equestrian traffic is temporarily prohibited between Spring Gap and Cumberland due to towpath resurfacing.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:00AM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 10 to 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, and Western Mineral Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations above 2000 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.
From Recreation.gov
**Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park campgrounds.**
About
Spring Gap Campground sits at Mile 173.3 along the C&O Canal Towpath near Cumberland, MD, tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. The campground offers 12 single drive-in campsites and two group sites, with some sites accommodating small RVs or trailers up to 20 feet. Each single site includes a picnic table, fire pit, and grill, while group sites can accommodate up to 30 people each with room for two vehicles. The campground features a boat ramp providing direct access to the Potomac River for kayakers, canoeists, and anglers. Popular activities include hiking local trails, biking the C&O Canal Towpath, and paddling or fishing the Potomac River. The area's natural beauty is particularly striking during autumn when the western Maryland mountains display vibrant fall colors. Nearby Cumberland offers several attractions including a C&O Canal National Historical Park visitor center, the Allegany Museum, Gordon-Roberts House, Gilchrist Gallery, and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. The campground operates year-round with reservations required through Recreation.gov. Note that alcoholic beverages are prohibited at all C&O Canal campgrounds, and a Maryland fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Irons Mountain Hiker-biker Campsite 1.8mi
- Evitts Creek Hiker-biker Campsite 3.7mi
- Pigmans Ferry Hiker-biker Campsite 4.0mi
- Potomac Forks Hiker-biker Campsite 7.3mi
- Rocky Gap State Park Campground 11mi
- Town Creek Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 9.9mi
- Purslane Run Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 14mi
- Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite 14mi
- Sorrel Ridge Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 14mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| 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 |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Reservations | |
| NPS Campground Website |
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