Rocky Gap State Park
Rocky Gap is a big state park in Allegany County, Western Maryland. It is one of Western Maryland's most popular destinations for its outdoor activities, resort, and golf course.
UnderstandEdit
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LandscapeEdit
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ClimateEdit
Get inEdit
From I-68 east of Cumberland, take exit 50 for Pleasant Valley Rd toward Rocky Gap St for the park entrance.
Fees and permitsEdit
Free entrance.
Get aroundEdit
SeeEdit
- Aviary.
- Nature Center.
DoEdit
The most popular activities are fishing and boating on Lake Habeeb (non-motorized boats are available for rental), and the golf course. Hiking is another possibility, with plenty of short trails, one four-mile, and one five-mile hike.
- Haunted Campground. An annual Halloween event towards the end of October for several nights.
BuyEdit
Eat and drinkEdit
The lodge has a nice restaurant, and a bar and grill. Otherwise, it's a picnic!
SleepEdit
LodgingEdit
- Rocky Gap Casino & Resort. The nice, cushy lodge is right on Lake Habeeb.
The State Park Service operates a lodge, and private two-bedroom chalet overlooking the lake, with a minimum two-night stay in low season and minimum seven night stay in high season. $175/night.
CampingEdit
The park service operates 278 individual campsites.
BackcountryEdit
Not available.
Stay safeEdit
Go nextEdit
| Routes through Rocky Gap State Park |
| Morgantown/Washington ← Cumberland ← | W   E
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→ Hancock →  ends →  to Hagerstown
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