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Welcome to Cumberland MD. We have 2 campgrounds in close proximity to each other. Campground # 1 is called THE HILLCREST RIVER CAMPGROUND. CAMPGROUND # 2 is called THE CANAL TUNNEL RIVER CAMPGROUND. They are only 3 miles from each other. Book either location and enjoy both. The campground’s offer camping for RVs and Tents. They are only 1 mile from Canal Place in downtown Cumberland MD. And 5 miles from the Rocky Gap Casino and Resort. They offer Hiking and Cycling on the C and O CANAL NATION PARK , THE GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE and THE KNOBLEY MOUNTAIN TUNNEL TRAIL. They both have Non-isolated, isolated and Super isolated campsites. Firewood, boating, fishing, Swimming, hiking and Cycling is available at both locations.
Campground #1 THE HILLCREST RIVER CAMPGROUND is located at 10410B Cumberland MD. 21502. It is by Tractor World 1/10 mile off of I 68 Exit 45, 2 miles from the National Trails. There are 60 campsites here. Full hookups are available on Five (5) sites for $10.00 EXTRA PER NIGHT. If you want HOOKUPS PLEASE LET THE HOST KNOW. HOOKUPS MUST BE PAID FOR WHEN YOU ARRIVE!! We have a Dump station, A flush toilet and A Hot shower HERE. That is Available in season. There is a unique Pond with a Dock and Canopy. Sorry Fishing is NOT allowed. There are many hiking trails. Be sure to visit the the CLIFF OVERLOOK on one of the trails. There is a Convenient store that is open 24/7.
CAMPGROUND # 2. THE CANAL TUNNEL RIVER CAMPGROUND is located at 1 Elizabeth St. Cumberland MD. 21502. It is on 40 acres off of The Canal Parkway. There are 80 campsites. This campground is along THE NORTH BRANCH OF THE POTOMAC RIVER and the C and O NATIONAL PARK and THE KNOBLEY MOUNTAIN TUNNEL TRAIL. There Is over 1 mile of River frontage and 2 River Islands. Electric Hookups are available on 2 Campsites. Fresh water is available. After Camping if you need to dump go to campground # 1. Please let the host know if you want a Electric Hookup site. There are NO Showers here. Portable toilet are available in season. Generators are welcome. This location offers a 5 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom House for short term rental. Be sure to visit the Tunnel and take the RIVER WALK to Pebble Beach. Thanks Donelly 301-777-3472 cell 301-707-7098
Go to I 68 Exit 45 .We are 1/10 mile off the Interstate. Thanks Donelly
We loved it! Suited our needs.
Water and electricity hook ups.
Primitive and on owners property. Dogs love it too!!
I called on a Sunday for a reservation for one night. We are traveller's, so mostly last minute. A man answered the phone and I asked him if he had a site available. I also asked for a full hookup, told him when we would arrive and gave him our name. He answered yes to everything. When we got there, the whole campground was shut down.. nothing was there, no seasonal, NOTHING. Just an empty field. I called the number again and got phone mail that said they were out of town. Don't waste your time calling. Oh, and they changed the name as well.
We stayed on a site by the river and it was absolutely amazing for our group of 13! We brought kayaks and bikes - and EVERYONE loved the weekend. Donelly was amazing - and the site was stunning!
We highly recommend driving up to Frostburg and biking the 18 miles back to the campsite through Cumberland — it’s 1400 ft decline, 49 ft incline — you barely have to pedal and the scenery is worth it.
We only showered once at the other campsite - and it was hot and clean. The ports potty on our site was pristine.
Overall - everything was perfect and we’ll definitely be back!
A beautiful site next to the River about 2 miles down the towpath from the GAP-C&O junction. Great ending point on my DC to Cumberland C&O bikepacking trip. However, there are no showers and only one water spigot. The single porta-potty was clean. All together, $25 a night is a bit steep for what you get.
