Overview
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.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Rocky Gap State Park
Aviary
Nature Center
Haunted Campground
An annual Halloween event towards the end of October for several nights.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Pittsburgh)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- JST John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport, Johnstown — 43 mi away. Directions
- AOO Altoona Blair County Airport, Altoona — 44 mi away. Directions
- IAD Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles — 82 mi away (major hub). Directions
From I-68 east of Cumberland, take exit 50 for Pleasant Valley Rd toward Rocky Gap St for the park entrance.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Aviary, Nature Center
- Afternoon Haunted Campground
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
The lodge has a nice restaurant, and a bar and grill. Otherwise, it's a picnic!
What to ask about, for your diet
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Photos
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.
See
See Aviary
See 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.
Eat and drink
The lodge has a nice restaurant, and a bar and grill. Otherwise, it's a picnic!
Sleep
Lodging
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.
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