Established Camping
Spring Gap Campground
About
National Park Service
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Overview
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.
Recreation
The most popular activities for Spring Gap campers are hiking the local trails, biking the C&O Canal Towpath, and kayaking…
Location
Spring Gap Campground is located in Maryland
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.
Address
1850 Dual Highway
Cumberland, MD 21502
Coordinates
39.56464129 N
78.71791327 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
GuideNice view of the Potomac River. Long walking trail
Look at YouTube Grammy and pappy at it again. It was only 10 dollars
GuideBeautiful creek side camp, but close to road and train tracks
Pros:
- 12 mile bike ride on the C & O Canal trail into downtown Cumberland, MD
- Beautiful creek-side camping spaces
Cons:
- Close to Route 51, so there is a lot of traffic noise
- Close to train tracks, so there were a few trains passing in the night
ScoutBasic overnight camp sites.
Cons of the site are: Sites are very basic 1 parking spot flat tent campsites. No privacy from other campsites. Small camp area only 1 loop with approx 10 sites. Portable toilet facilities only and well pump for water. Pros: 5 minutes from the town of Cumberland. Boat ramp for easy access to the…
Location
Spring Gap Campground is located in Maryland
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.
Address
1850 Dual Highway
Cumberland, MD 21502
Coordinates
39.56464129 N
78.71791327 W