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
[edit | edit source]History
[edit | edit source]Landscape
[edit | edit source]Flora and fauna
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[edit | edit source]Get in
[edit | edit source]From I-68 east of Cumberland, take exit 50 for Pleasant Valley Rd toward Rocky Gap St for the park entrance.
Fees and permits
[edit | edit source]Free entrance.
Get around
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[edit | edit source]- Aviary.
- Nature Center.
Do
[edit | edit source]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.
Buy
[edit | edit source]Eat and drink
[edit | edit source]The lodge has a nice restaurant, and a bar and grill. Otherwise, it's a picnic!
Sleep
[edit | edit source]Lodging
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]The park service operates 278 individual campsites.
Backcountry
[edit | edit source]Not available.
Stay safe
[edit | edit source]Go next
[edit | edit source]| Routes through Rocky Gap State Park |
| Morgantown/Washington ← Cumberland ← | W   E
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→ Hancock →  ends →  to Hagerstown
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