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NRSO |
| description |
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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From Cumberland, MD: Follow MD-51 S/E Industrial Road for approximately 7 miles. Campground will be directly off 51, on the right side of the road. |
| facilitiesDescription |
Spring Gap Campground offers 13 single drive-in campsites and one group site. Campsites 1, 2,8,10,11, and 13 can fit a single vehicle (i.e., car/pickup/van). Campsites 3-7,12,14 can have 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. Campsite 9 is a group site capable of holding 30 people. 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. |
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Spring Gap Campground |
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146340 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=146340&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
Please bring ample water if winter, and food as minimal supplies are available if at all in surrounding towns. Fires are permitted only in established fire rings. Please ensure that your fire is extinguished completely each time you leave the area. The cutting or defacing of any live growth is strictly prohibited. Only fallen dead timber may be used for on-site firewood. Park Rangers reserve the right to ban all fires during periods of drought. Please observe quiet hours between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. The park is a "Trash Free Park" and trashcans are not provided. Trash must be picked up and the area left in a clean condition before the group departs. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
Cumberland, MD, has a C&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. |
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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. |
| recreationDescription |
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. |