Maryland · Camping

Spring Gap

14
sites
Yes
fee
Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Is Spring Gap open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. It doesn't name Spring Gap, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: NPS · Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 14 sites for tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 563 ft
  • Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Spring Gap is a campground in Maryland at about 563 feet. It is managed by the National Park Service.

  • Best time to go · Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Spring Gap

    Best months: June and August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 23°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 24°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 31°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      66° / 41°

      13 wet

    5. May

      75° / 51°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 60°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 64°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 63°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 55°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 34°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 27°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cumberland 2, MD, 5.8 mi away at 730 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Spring Gap

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