Spring Gap Campground, Oldtown, MD

Spring Gap Campground in Allegany county is located just 13 min southeast of Cumberland, MD with an elevation of 564 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 20 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $10.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include boat ramp. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.

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(301) 739-4200 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$10 - $20

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Campsite Reviews (41)

3.7 out of 5

5 star		37%
4 star		20%
3 star		24%
2 star		15%
1 star		5%

@KathyF2E2A5FD5 · Camped on Oct 23, 2024 at Campsite #1

Site #1 was excellent. At this campground, if you're a light sleeper, you'll need earplugs (across the river is the very *active* B&O mainline).

@jorgea8554264 · Camped on Oct 11, 2024 at Campsite #7

We were not able to stay at this campsite because when you got there there was a homeless person right next to our campsite with a lot of trash bags and trash all over. We did not feel save and we had to head back home.

@KimberlyM76848 · Camped on Jun 20, 2024 at Campsite #7

Beautiful space

@KateMAABB27DBE · Camped on Oct 20, 2023 at Campsite #7

We had a lovely fall camping weekend here! The scenery is beautiful and the campsite felt safe and clean. You can hear the car and train traffic, but it really isnt that bad. Campsites are a good distance away from each other, although there is little tree cover if you need a tarp or hammock. Make sure you bring your own water and firewood. Would definitely camp here again!

@ThomasK9683795 · Camped on Aug 20, 2023 at Campsite #1

Very nice experience. This was my second time staying. There were other campers and they were also pleasant.

@manuell8DCD758 · Camped on Aug 11, 2023 at Campsite #7

Beautiful site next to river. Conveniently located on the bike path.

@ThomasK9683795 · Camped on Jul 20, 2023 at Campsite #3

The grounds and sites were clean and well maintained. Thanks!

@PamelaF123617D · Camped on Jul 5, 2023 at Campsite #5

There was no water available. The handle on the well pump was completely broken off. Fortunately I noticed a warning before I arrived that said I should bring some water.

@LindaM3264387 · Camped on May 25, 2023 at Campsite #13

Park was beautiful. Remember to pack out your trash. Someone left bags of trash in the job Jonny. Ugh. Water was available but it came out a bit rusty from the well. Site was flat so pitching tent was easy.

@ErikaLee722427 · Camped on Apr 14, 2023 at Campsite #7

The grass is super patchy which means you’re going to end up with clumps of grass jabbing you in the shoulder, hips, ribs, etc if sleeping on a sleep pad. The residences across the highway can be noisy on weekend nights. The train is noisy and often constantly running through the night. We love Spring Gap for proximity to DC and to town for a Walmart run or food if we don’t feel like cooking at camp, but it comes with trade offs. We’ve camped here twice and will probably continue to since we know what to expect and are okay with some of the inconveniences.

@MeretK1404499 · Camped on Nov 5, 2022 at Campsite #8

So loud but unoccupied and clean

@DanM7848405 · Camped on Oct 17, 2022 at Campsite #11

The campsite was conveniently located directly on the C&O Canal pathway. The site was flat with plenty of tree cover. There is a decent picnic table and a fire ring at each campsite. Right next to the river, so very scenic. Price was right. All very good. Not so good What we knew in advance: no running water, portable toilets (they were in very good condition) What we didn't know: right next to major road with loud road noise most of the night; very close to busy railroad tracks that were used most of the night; road into the campsite very rutted with many potholes. Dangerous both to drive and walk on--not to mention riding bicycles. All in all we enjoyed camping at the site, thus the good rating.

@MarquitaH78612 · Camped on Sep 18, 2022 at Campsite #1

It hadn't been mowed & the camping spot was littered with trash & building materials

@KarenK3878935 · Camped on Jul 27, 2022 at Campsite #5

Sadly, Spring Gap seems to be devolving into the kind of place that McCoy's Ferry and Antietam Creek have become. The only reason I give it two stars is because the few other campers that were there at the same time were also appalled and disgusted by the activities of the people in campsite 3, who showed up after 10PM and proceeded to carry on LOUDLY, shine high intensity lights every which way and generally be terrible nuisances until past 3AM.... on a Wednesday night. With NPS short staffed and C&O rangers spread thin on a 185mi path, there was little to no point in calling for help. I gritted my teeth and put my good ear to my pillow to try to muffle the sounds so that I could get some sleep. I also made a point of picking up and packing out more than just the tiny amount of trash I generated (as did other campers who were there the night I was). This used to be a nice place.

@paula9352969 · Camped on Jul 7, 2022 at Campsite #7

perfect except for nearby train. Could use steps to the river edge.

@lorip6076887 · Camped on Jun 10, 2022 at Campsite #6

I was not prepared for the noise. Between the trains and the traffic from US nine it was not very peaceful. Well the trains run at several different times during the day and night, the traffic on US nine is constant. Also, no cellular service which was a little scary since we had no way to call any emergency or fire personnel The campsite was beautiful we had a great view of the river and the site was perfect for our needs. The bathrooms were sanitized the day that we got there

@HowardE6235598 · Camped on May 26, 2022 at Campsite #8

Campsites were clean - no garbage. Easy to find wood for fire. Quiet. Beautiful view of the river. Campsites spread out. Safe. Access to clean water. Ranger came through to check up.

@MonacaC1953938 · Camped on Nov 12, 2021 at Campsite #4

Very Nice and Clean. right at the bike trail

@MonacaC579 · Camped on Nov 12, 2021 at Campsite #4

Very Nice and Clean. right at the bike trail

@EddieH661 · Camped on Nov 10, 2021 at Campsite #3

For riding the C&O Canal Tow Patch this is an excellent stop. You get a place to park, a fire ring and a picnic table. Highway noise on one side and trains and a very noisy work place of some sort on the other side but the river site is beautiful. All in all I would stay again.

@EddieH7187977 · Camped on Nov 10, 2021 at Campsite #3

@MichelleL217 · Camped on Oct 23, 2021 at Campsite #6

Been camping there for 40 years. Always great

@DougC803 · Camped on Oct 16, 2021 at Campsite #14

Train noise is definitely an issue here. Also had campsite 14 and there was no picnic table.

@ZacharyH688 · Camped on Sep 25, 2021 at Campsite #14

Nothing to write home about. Campground with the necessities. View is alright. Train and traffic for most of the night leaves a lot to be desired.

@PenelopeB351 · Camped on Sep 25, 2021 at Campsite #12

No privacy. The only bath facility is an outhouse. We didn't even stay.

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