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Boat Ramp at Spring Gap

Campsite with picnic table and fire ring

Multiple Campsites in the distance

Towpath, departing Spring Gap

Entrance

Cumberland, MD panorama from C&O Canal Towpath

Potomac River at Spring Gap

Multiple campsites in foreground and background

Spring Gap Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Spring Gap Campground is located at Mile 173.3 on the C&amp;O Canal Towpath, near the city of Cumberland on the Maryland side of the Potomac River.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The most popular activities for Spring Gap campers are hiking the local trails, biking the C&amp;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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Cumberland, MD, has a C&amp;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.<h2>Charges &amp; Cancellations</h2>
<p><strong>Cancellations</strong></p>
<p>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. </p>
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<p><strong>Camping and Day Use Facilities</strong></p>
<p>Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.</p>

<p><strong>Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window</strong></p>
<p>•	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.</p>
<p>•	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.</p>
<p>•	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.</p>

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.

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Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

checkin time

checkout time

driveway entry

firepit

hike in distance to site

max num of people

max num of vehicles

pets allowed

picnic table

shade

site access

Permitted Equipment

tent-20ft

rv-20ft

trailer-20ft

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