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Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping Area

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Gathland State Park Museum
Gathland State Park MuseumAttractions

Gathland State Park is a Maryland state park located on South Mountain near Burkittsville, Maryland, in the United States. The park occupies the former estate of war correspondent George Alfred Townsend (1841-1914), who wrote under the pen name "Gath" during the American Civil War. The estate's few remaining original structures include the War Correspondents Memorial Arch, which sits alongside the

0.9 km · ~11 min walkDirections ↗
Brownsville Pond Fish Management AreaParks & play

Brownsville est une census-designated place située dans le comté de Washington, dans l’État du Maryland, aux États-Unis. Lors du recensement de 2020, elle comptait 102 habitants.

4.7 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Red Hill (318 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Maryland, United States of America

10.3 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
Appalachian Trail - Weverton
Appalachian Trail - WevertonTrails & trailheads

Weverton is an unincorporated community hamlet located in the southern tip of Washington County, Maryland, United States, near the north shore of the Potomac River. Its population is about 500. Weverton is located at the intersection of MD Route 67 and U.S. Route 340. The nearest incorporated communities are Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the west) and Brunswick ( 2.7 miles (4

10.7 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗
C&O Canal - Weverton
C&O Canal - WevertonTrails & trailheads

Weverton is an unincorporated community hamlet located in the southern tip of Washington County, Maryland, United States, near the north shore of the Potomac River. Its population is about 500. Weverton is located at the intersection of MD Route 67 and U.S. Route 340. The nearest incorporated communities are Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the west) and Brunswick ( 2.7 miles (4

12 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
Old Dam WaterfallWaterfalls13.5 km · ~20 min driveDirections ↗
Hawks Hill (287 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in the United States of America

13.6 km · ~20 min driveDirections ↗
Lambs Knoll (536 m)
Lambs Knoll (536 m)Summits & peaks

Lambs Knoll is a peak of South Mountain on the border of Washington County and Frederick County in the state of Maryland. The 1,758 feet (536 m) peak is the second tallest on South Mountain in Maryland behind Quirauk Mountain.

17.5 km · ~30 min driveDirections ↗
White RocksAttractions17.5 km · ~30 min driveDirections ↗
Lock 37
Lock 37Attractions18.4 km · ~27 min driveDirections ↗

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How much does it cost to camp at Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping Area?

Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping Area is free to camp at.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping Area?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping Area?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are showers available at Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping Area?

No, showers are not available.

Who runs Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping Area?

Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping Area is operated by Potomac Appalachian Trail Club.

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