Spring Gap Campground
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, West Virginia.
Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
14overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
20 ftmax RV/trailer length
15named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (14.6 mi)
42.3 mibike trails within 5 mi
How it compares
- With 14 sites it is the #21 largest of 27 West Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- There are 24 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 100% of West Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (20 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 14 of 14 sites; campfires allowed on 14 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~40 mi, Harrisonburg ~77 mi, Pittsburgh ~91 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesQuiet areaPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towpath, Milepost 173-174 (173.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 172-173 (172.00) | 0.3 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 174-175 (174.00) | 0.6 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 171-172 (171.00) | 1.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 175-176 (175.00) | 1.5 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 176-177 (176.00) | 2.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 170-171 (170.00) | 2.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 178-179 (178.00) | 2.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 179-180 (179.00) | 3.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 177-178 (177.00) | 3.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 169-170 (169.00) | 3.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 180-181 (180.00) | 3.7 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
+ 3 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
42.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.1 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 42.3 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.0 mi | 27.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 173-174 (173.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 172-173 (172.00) | 0.3 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 174-175 (174.00) | 0.6 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 171-172 (171.00) | 1.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 175-176 (175.00) | 1.5 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 176-177 (176.00) | 2.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 170-171 (170.00) | 2.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 178-179 (178.00) | 2.9 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 179-180 (179.00) | 3.0 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 177-178 (177.00) | 3.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 169-170 (169.00) | 3.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 4 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingPaddlingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irons Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
1.8 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 15 (14.5 mi) |
| Evitts Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
3.7 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 14 (13.0 mi) |
| Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
4.0 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.4 mi) |
| WV House OpenStreetMap listing |
5.8 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 11 (10.5 mi) |
| Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
7.3 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.5 mi) |
| Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
9.9 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 15 (14.3 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.
From the managing agency
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). Campsite… read the full description on Recreation.gov