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    Camping

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground Map (PDF)

    ♿  Cowans Gap has 201 campsites in two areas. The camping area is open from mid-April until mid-December. The campsites can accommodate campers from a small tent to a large motor home. Seven walk-in tent sites are adjacent to Camping Area B.

    The campground has a sanitary dump station and modern restrooms with flush toilets and warm showers.

    Pets are permitted on designated campsites.

    An overnight courtesy boat mooring area is provided for registered campers during their stay at the park.

    Free Camping for Campground Hosts

    Two host positions

    The campground host sites amenities include 50-amp electric service with water hookup at one site. Hosts are required to:

    • Assist park personnel 40 hours-per-week, five days-a-week
    • Provide information to visitors
    • Post all sites daily with permits
    • Clean fire rings

    Contact the park office for additional information and availability.

    Lodging

    Cowans Gap State Park Lodging Brochure (PDF)

    Rustic Cabins

    ♿  Ten rustic cabins are available during the spring, summer, and fall.

    The three-room cabins have a four-person overnight capacity and contain:

    • Indoor fireplace
    • Refrigerator
    • Stove
    • Microwave
    • Ceiling fan
    • Two sets of single bunk beds

    There is no indoor plumbing in the cabins. A water faucet is outside. A central restroom has showers and flush toilets.

    Up to two dogs are permitted in designated cabins for an additional fee.

    The cabins are on the National Register of Historic Places because they were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s.

    Organized Groups

    Organized Group Tenting

    This camping area holds organized groups of up to 40 people from mid-April to mid-October.

    The restroom has flush toilets but no showers .