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Anonymous on 7/5/2017 12:44:36 PM:
Getting ready to do this ride from PA to DC and was wondering of the cost of camping verses staying in a hostel or motel.
 
Raymond on 7/5/2017 1:02:09 PM:
I am not sure of the GAP(Pittsburg to Cumberland), but the C&O Canal hiker/biker campsites are free. The only ones you have to pay are at the drive in campsites: Spring Gap, Fifteen Mile, Paw Paw, and a couple others.

Enjoy the ride!
 
Stillriding from Pittsburgh on 7/6/2017 6:46:10 PM:
Hi. On the GAP I have stayed at the Connellsville Trailhead and they have 4 Adirondack and they are free but on a first come basis but they have lots of room for tent camping also. It's all right next to a 24 hour food store in walking distance. I have also stayed at the Husky Haven Campground in Rockwood and sites are only $10.00. They have everything and places to eat right across the bridge. The Apache Springs Canpsite next to the Dravo Cemetery is also free and all are safe. I know of others sites but have know info of them. Hope this helps.
 
Tampabiker from Tampa on 7/6/2017 11:34:03 PM:
For comparison, my wife and I just completed the trip and spent 7 nights lodging on the trail. The total cost for us including all taxes was $679.14. We stayed at a combination of 3 B&Bs, 2 AirBnBs, and 2 motels. Five of the seven places included breakfast. We could have probably spent a little less or a lot more.
 
Younger Twin on 7/8/2017 10:26:25 PM:
GAP accommodations are reasonable, and the advantages of a good night sleep and not carrying the camping gear are significant. I carried the gear on a 3 day ride, used it once reluctantly just because I had it. Never again.
 
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