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Spring Gap Campground in Maryland
Very Hard to BookNational Park

Spring Gap Campground

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Maryland

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Sep 14 (14 sites)Sep 15 (14 sites)Sep 16 (14 sites)

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

Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowedMaximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive daysMaximum stay: 30 nights

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.

At a Glance

🚐
Best For
RV Camping
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Setting
Mountain
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Sites
14

Things to Do

🎣Fishing
🚤Boating
🥾Hiking
📷Photography

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RV
01Spring Gap CampgroundStandard8-
02Spring Gap CampgroundStandard8-
03Spring Gap CampgroundStandard820 ft
04Spring Gap CampgroundStandard820 ft
05Spring Gap CampgroundStandard820 ft
06Spring Gap CampgroundStandard820 ft
07Spring Gap CampgroundStandard820 ft
08Spring Gap CampgroundStandard8-
09Spring Gap CampgroundGroup3020 ft
10Spring Gap CampgroundStandard820 ft
11Spring Gap CampgroundStandard8-
12Spring Gap CampgroundStandard820 ft
13Spring Gap CampgroundStandard8-
14Spring Gap CampgroundStandard820 ft

Site Types

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Standard
13 sites
👥
Group Site
1 site

Amenities

🚻restrooms💧potable water

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