Spring Gap Campground
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Maryland.
Summary
Managed by the National Park Service, Spring Gap Campground sits in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, about 40 miles (straight line) from Winchester. It has 14 overnight sites (including 1 group site). RVs and trailers up to 20 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov. For riders, 42.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles, the closest being Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail (at the campground).
When it's open
Season not listed
Winter: No water in winter
- Hand pump water is available April 15 - November 1.
Maryland campgrounds open year-round →
Source: Recreation.gov facility description, updated 2026-09-29.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Spring Gap Campground
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 14 sites it is the #12 largest of 24 Maryland campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 25 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 100% of Maryland 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.
Dump stations near Spring Gap Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 19.1 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Hidden Springs Campground (13.3 mi). Many limit dumping to registered guests.
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
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 Open year-round Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
1.8 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 15 (14.5 mi) |
| Evitts Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite Open year-round Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
3.7 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 14 (13.0 mi) |
| Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite Open year-round Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
4.0 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.4 mi) |
| WV House OpenStreetMap listing |
5.8 | WV | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 11 (10.5 mi) |
| Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite Open year-round Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
7.3 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.5 mi) |
| Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Open year-round Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
9.9 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | 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. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.