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Spring Gap Campground

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Spring Gap CampgroundSpring Gap Campground

Campground · National Park Service Fees: Group Standard Nonelectric (Peak Season): $40.00; Group Standard Nonelectric (Non-Peak Season): $20.00; Standard Nonelectric (Peak Season): $20.00; Standard Nonelectric (Non-Peak Season): $10.00 Reservations: Individual Site: April 15 - November 15 (Peak Season): $20/night; November 16 - April 14 (Non-Peak Season): $10/night Group Site: April 15 - November 15 (Peak Season): $40/night; November 16 - April… 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. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Recreation The most popular activities for Spring Gap campers are hiking the local trails, biking the C&O Canal Towpath, paddling and fishing. The campground has a boat ramp for easy access to the Potomac River for kayakers and anglers alike. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older. 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. length or smaller 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… 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. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252967 Source: Recreation.gov, National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Steve Dean, Recreation.gov

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