Roundbottom Hiker-Biker Campground (GAP Trail)
Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2021

Wide Open Space Along the Youghiogheny River

This is one of the only free hiker-biker campgrounds along the GAP trail (mile 99.6), and it is laid out similarly to the Dravo Campground, with lean-tos, picnic tables, firepits and lots of spaces for tents.  While the condition of these sites are not quite as pristine as Dravo, they are more than adequate with a very remote feeling.  The only people you will see are the ones who've biked, boated, or walked in.

The bathrooms are the standard forest service pit-toilet and were certainly clean enough, but the well for the campground stated that it was no longer potable. My guess is that this is simply because the volunteer organization which maintains this campground lacks the funds for testing. We grabbed water at the last town before the campground.  The river is very easy to access for a quick dip after a long day on the trail.

One thing to consider with these campgrounds next to the trail is the number of trains that pass by in the night. It’s not the train horn but the number of turns in the track and the squealing breaks that keep you up -- so bring good earplugs!

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  • Review photo of Roundbottom Hiker-Biker Campground (GAP Trail) by Shari  G., December 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Roundbottom Hiker-Biker Campground (GAP Trail) by Shari  G., December 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Roundbottom Hiker-Biker Campground (GAP Trail) by Shari  G., December 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Roundbottom Hiker-Biker Campground (GAP Trail) by Shari  G., December 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Roundbottom Hiker-Biker Campground (GAP Trail) by Shari  G., December 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Roundbottom Hiker-Biker Campground (GAP Trail) by Shari  G., December 27, 2021