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Rocky Gap State Park Voyage Tips and guide

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    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

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    History

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    Landscape

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    Flora and fauna

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    Climate

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    Get in

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

    Fees and permits

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    Free entrance.

    Get around

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    See

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    • Aviary.
    • Nature Center.

    Do

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    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.

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    Eat and drink

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

    Sleep

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    Lodging

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    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

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    The park service operates 278 individual campsites.

    Backcountry

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    Not available.

    Stay safe

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    Go next

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    Routes through Rocky Gap State Park
    Morgantown/WashingtonCumberland  W  E  Hancock ends → to Hagerstown



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