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The Spring Gap Campground is located at Mile 173.3 on the C&O Canal Towpath, near the city of Cumberland on the Maryland side of the Potomac River.
The most popular activities for Spring Gap campers are hiking the local trails, biking the C&O Canal Towpath, and kayaking or canoeing. The campground has a boat ramp for easy access to the Potomac River for kayakers and fisherman alike. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older.
Spring Gap Campground offers 12 single drive-in campsites and two drive-in group sites. Campsites 1, 2, 8, 11 and 13 can fit a single vehicle (i.e., car/pickup/van). Campsites 3-7, 12, 14 can fit a small 20 ft. or less RV/trailer/pop-up. Single sites can accommodate up to eight people. Each single has a picnic table, fire pit and grill. Campsites 9 and 10 are group sites capable of holding 30 people each. The group site has room for two vehicles. The group site has four picnic tables, a fire pit and grill. Pit and portable toilets are available. Hand pump water is available April 15 - November 1.
Tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland and adjacent to Cumberland, MD, experience the history and culture of the area as well as its natural beauty, which is plentiful all times of the year but, especially during autumn.
Cumberland, MD, has a C&O Canal National Historical Park visitor center open seven days a week, the Allegany Museum, Gordon-Roberts House, Gilchrist Gallery and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.
**Cancellations**
A cancellation is the release of a confirmed reservation prior to the start of the defined late cancellation time frame which results in non-use by the original customer.
**Camping and Day Use Facilities**
Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
**Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window**
• Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
• Group Facility: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
• Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.
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.
Simple spot, about 10 minutes from town if you forget anything. Nothing on site except for water and portable toilets, come prepared! I've been camped here 5 or 6 times and only once had another group of campers. Very private, which is just my style. River is beautiful, trains make for amazing views at night in the pitch black. The park "rangers" came by one morning and dropped me off a bunch of freshly trimmed branches and logs to burn in my fire. Much appreciated. $10 through the off-season, $20 in the summer. If I were you, I'd pay for one night and stay more. Nobody's checking and it's not worth more than $10 a night.
It’s adequate for a primitive campground, the price is right and the sites are plenty big enough for big or small groups. There are 2 port-a John’s and a well pump, there is no access to the river at the campsites. A couple drawbacks is very limited to no cell service and a lot of road noise and train noise making it difficult to get a good night sleep.
Stayed in Camp site 9. The train sound is annoying as many have mentioned in the reviews. There's a small Rail Yard, looks like across the river, and the loud shunting sound in the night is very much disturbing. If you are looking for a peaceful resting place after a tiring day this is not the right camp site.
Stopped to chill out while finishing out lunch. Relaxing. Lots of shade trees to sit under. Road noise was not bad. Clean and well taken care of. Bathrooms should be looked after a bit better.
