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
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
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.
Get around
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.
Buy
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.
Stay safe
Go next
| Routes through Rocky Gap State Park |
| Morgantown/Washington ← Cumberland ← | W   E | → Hancock →  ends →  to Hagerstown |