Openings · last 7 days
3
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-252967
When Spring Gap Campground reopens
Spring Gap Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 14 monitored sites
Of the 2,562 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,894 open for online reservation · 24 reserved · 644 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
26.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,894 of 2,562 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online26.1%
Open site-nights1,894 / 2,562
Reserved (of online inventory)24 / 1,918
Weekday openings1,055
Weekend openings839
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,055 fall on weekdays and 839 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December shows no online availability. 0 of 434 tracked site-nights are open there — 434 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 14 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 14 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no site is currently available for the complete two-night stay. Thursday has no online availability; individual Friday night remains open.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 02 | 137 |
| 03 | 137 |
| 05 | 137 |
| 06 | 137 |
| 07 | 137 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
December0 of 434 · not offered online
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,894 open site-nights across 14 sites at Spring Gap Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 33 2-night, 33 3-night, 32 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 02.
All 14 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Not recorded | None | 137 | 78 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +125 more |
| 03 | 20 ft | None | 137 | 78 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +125 more |
| 05 | 20 ft | None | 137 | 78 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +125 more |
| 06 | 20 ft | None | 137 | 78 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +125 more |
| 07 | 20 ft | None | 137 | 78 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +125 more |
| 11 | Not recorded | None | 137 | 78 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +125 more |
| 12 | 20 ft | None | 137 | 78 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +125 more |
| 14 | 20 ft | None | 137 | 78 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +125 more |
| 13 | Not recorded | None | 136 | 78 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +124 more |
| 09 | 20 ft | None | 135 | 78 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +123 more |
| 10 | 20 ft | None | 135 | 78 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +123 more |
| 01 | Not recorded | None | 131 | 78 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +119 more |
| 04 | 20 ft | None | 131 | 78 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +119 more |
| 08 | Not recorded | None | 130 | 78 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +118 more |
About Spring Gap Campground
Overview
The Spring Gap Campground is located at Mile 173.3 on the C&O Canal Towpath, near the city of Cumberland on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Recreation
The most popular activities for Spring Gap campers are hiking the local trails, biking the C&O Canal Towpath, paddling and fishing. The campground has a boat ramp for easy access to the Potomac River for kayakers and anglers alike. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older.
Facilities
Spring Gap Campground offers 12 single drive-in campsites and two drive-in group sites. 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. length or smaller 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. The group site has four picnic tables, a fire pit and grill. Pit and portable toilets are available. Hand pump water is available April 15 - November 1.
Natural Features
Tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland and adjacent to Cumberland, MD, experience the history and culture of the area as well as its natural beauty, which is plentiful all times of the year but, especially during autumn.
Nearby Attractions
The C&O Canal National Historical Park Cumberland Visitor Center is in Cumberland, MD, open seven days a week. Also in Cumberland, MD: the Allegany Museum, Gordon-Roberts House, Gilchrist Gallery and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad are all worth a visit.
14 monitored sitesRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups14 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 30
Getting there
From Cumberland, MD: Follow MD State Route 51 South/East Industrial Road for approximately 7 miles (11 km). Spring Gap Campground will be directly off 51, on the right side of the road.
BikingCampingFishingHiking
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-252967 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Spring Gap Campground?
Reservations for Spring Gap Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 1,894 of 2,562 tracked site-nights are open (73.9%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Spring Gap Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Spring Gap Campground in the last 7 days, 3 over 30 days and 3 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Spring Gap Campground?
33 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 02. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Spring Gap Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 20 ft. 9 of those 14 sites have a recorded maximum length and 5 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Spring Gap Campground?
January 2027, with 434 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 434.
When is the next open date at Spring Gap Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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