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Spring Gap Campground

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Cumberland, MD, MD

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (54 reviews)

Season: May through October

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. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (301) 739-4200.Spring Gap Campground offers 12 single drive-in campsites and two drive-in group sites.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/spring-gap-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Spring Gap Campground offers affordable camping ($20/night) with excellent access to C&O Canal Towpath biking, hiking, and Potomac River fishing. Reviewers praise the spacious sites, reasonable price, and peaceful atmosphere near Cumberland.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, North American River Otter, muskrats, Canada geese, and snake species (Smooth Earthsnake, Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex) present in the area.

Insider tips for Spring Gap Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 14 sites and high demand. Bring your own water supply and come fully self-contained; only a well pump and portable toilets available on-site. Arrive with all essentials from town (10 minutes away) as amenities are minimal. Maryland Fishing License required for anglers age 16+. No alcoholic beverages permitted.

Skip Spring Gap Campground if: You need RV hookups (none available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs).. You require full bathroom facilities (only 2 port-a-johns on-site).. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window..

Best time to visit Spring Gap Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite (Williamsport, MD), Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite (Williamsport, MD), Robert W Craig (ELK GARDEN, WV), Howell Run Picnic Area (Elk Garden, WV).

Cell Phone Coverage at Spring Gap Campground

Cell signal at Spring Gap Campground (Cumberland, MD): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Cumberland, MD, MD★ 3.6 (54 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (301) 739-4200.Spring Gap Campground offers 12 single drive-in campsites and two drive-in group sites.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups (none available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs).✕ You require full bathroom facilities (only 2 port-a-johns on-site).✕ You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 14 sites and high demand.

Bring your own water supply and come fully self-contained; only a well pump and portable toilets available on-site.

Arrive with all essentials from town (10 minutes away) as amenities are minimal.

Maryland Fishing License required for anglers age 16+.

No alcoholic beverages permitted.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, North American River Otter, muskrats, Canada geese, and snake species (Smooth Earthsnake, Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex) present in the area.

Location

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(301) 739-4200· Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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Getting there →

From Cumberland, MD: Follow MD State Route 51 South/East Industrial Road for approximately 7 miles (11 km). Spring Gap Campground will be directly off 51, on the right side of the road.

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Spring Gap Campground cost per night?+
Spring Gap Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Spring Gap Campground open?+
Spring Gap Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Spring Gap Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Spring Gap Campground?+
Spring Gap Campground can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Spring Gap Campground?+
Spring Gap Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Spring Gap Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Spring Gap Campground is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Spring Gap Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Spring Gap Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$10 /night★ 3.6 (54)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite

Williamsport, MD

From $10/night

Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite

Williamsport, MD

From $10/night

Robert W Craig

ELK GARDEN, WV

From $22/night

Howell Run Picnic Area

Elk Garden, WV

From $60/night

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