Spring Gap Campground

Oldtown, MD 21555
19015 Opessa Street Oldtown Maryland 21555 US

Season Dates

Spring Gap Campground facility is open during the following season(s):

  • April 16, 2020 – November 15, 2020 (Peak Season)
  • November 16, 2020 – December 31, 2020 (Non-Peak Season)
  • January 01, 2021 – April 15, 2021 (Non-Peak Season)
  • April 16, 2021 – November 15, 2021 (Peak Season)

Individual Sites

During the above season(s), individual sites are released on a 6-month rolling basis:

  • Currently reservable availability is released through March 16, 2021.
  • On September 17, 2020 at 10:00 am EDT, availability will be released through March 17, 2021.

Group Sites

During the above season(s), group sites are released on a 12-month rolling basis:

  • Currently reservable availability is released through September 16, 2021.
  • On September 17, 2020 at 10:00 am EDT, availability will be released through September 17, 2021.

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.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

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.

Recreation

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Group Standard Nonelectric
  • Overnight
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