
Spring Gap Campground
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Maryland
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14 sites open on Sep 14 at Spring Gap Campground. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.
Last checked 14 September 2026, 07:19 UTC.
Notices from Recreation.gov
Water and Hygiene. The hand pump well is turned on April 15 - October 31. Please bring water for use if camping between November 1 - April 14. Bring a backup supply of potable water as pump handles may not be in place at all times. Restrooms will be cleaned twice weekly. Please bring your own hand sanitizer, soap and toilet paper as these items have been the subject of theft.
Campfires. Fires are permitted only in established fire rings. Please ensure that your fire is extinguished completely each time you leave the area.
Firewood. The cutting or defacing of any live growth is strictly prohibited. Kiln fired or dried wood may be brought into the park. Fallen dead timber in the park may be used for on-site firewood. Bring handsaws to cut fallen wood. Chainsaws are prohibited. Park Rangers reserve the right to ban all fires during periods of drought.
Quiet Hours. Please observe quiet hours between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Alcohol & Marijuana. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Marijuana is illegal on federal property.
Pets are allowed in the campgrounds. They must be restrained by a 6 ft. leash at all times and their waste must be picked up and taken with the owner.
Remove All Trash. The park is a 'Trash Free Park' and trash cans are not provided. Trash must be picked up and the area left in a clean condition before the group departs. Bring trash bags.
Emergencies. If someone is "squatting" in your campsite OR for emergencies, please call the National Capital Region Communications Center at 1-866-677-6677.
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 14, 2026. Check Spring Gap Campground on Recreation.gov
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Published by Recreation.gov for Spring Gap Campground, read on September 14, 2026.
Spring Gap Campground Facts
- As of September 2026, Spring Gap Campground is a campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Maryland with 14 campsites.
- Spring Gap Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
- PermitSnag checks Spring Gap Campground for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
- Spring Gap Campground is located at 39.5646° N, 78.7179° W.
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Spring Gap Campground is rated "Very Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
Sites at Spring Gap Campground
14 sites listed by Recreation.gov.
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Spring Gap Campground | Standard | 8 | - |
| 02 | Spring Gap Campground | Standard | 8 | - |
| 03 | Spring Gap Campground | Standard | 8 | 20 ft |
| 04 | Spring Gap Campground | Standard | 8 | 20 ft |
| 05 | Spring Gap Campground | Standard | 8 | 20 ft |
| 06 | Spring Gap Campground | Standard | 8 | 20 ft |
| 07 | Spring Gap Campground | Standard | 8 | 20 ft |
| 08 | Spring Gap Campground | Standard | 8 | - |
| 09 | Spring Gap Campground | Group | 30 | 20 ft |
| 10 | Spring Gap Campground | Standard | 8 | 20 ft |
| 11 | Spring Gap Campground | Standard | 8 | - |
| 12 | Spring Gap Campground | Standard | 8 | 20 ft |
| 13 | Spring Gap Campground | Standard | 8 | - |
| 14 | Spring Gap Campground | Standard | 8 | 20 ft |
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