Spring Gap Campground Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park Maryland

Mile 173.3 C&O Canal Towpath
Old Town, Maryland 21555
310 739-4200

Lat / Long:

39.564419, -78.718125

Spring Gap Campground has 12 single-family campsites and 2 group campsites and is next to the North Brand Potomac River.

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.

Campground amenities include drinking water (seasonal) and vault toilets (year round). Cell service is poor in the area.

Other campgrounds in the area include Spring Gap State Park, Paw Paw Tunnel, Fifteen Mile Creek, Robert W Craig and Mill Run Recreation Area.

Area Recreation & Activities

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.

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Regions

• Northeast
• River

Campsite Types

• ADA
• Group
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Ramp
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Kayaking
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing