Rocky Gap State Park

Lake Habeeb in the winter

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.

Understand

Get in

From I-68 east of Cumberland, take exit 50 for Pleasant Valley Rd toward Rocky Gap St for the park entrance.

Fees and permits

Free entrance.

See

• Aviary. 
• Nature Center. 

Do

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. 

Eat and drink

The lodge has a nice restaurant, and a bar and grill. Otherwise, it's a picnic!

Sleep

Lodging

• 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.

Camping

The park service operates 278 individual campsites.

Backcountry

Not available.

Go next

Routes through Rocky Gap State Park

Morgantown/Washington ← Cumberland ←

W  E

→ Hancock → ends → to Hagerstown