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Facts about (Rocky Gap State Park):

Overview ofRocky Gap State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : Rocky Gap State Park encompasses over 3,000 acres of public land for guests to enjoy. Rugged mountains surround the park which features 250 acre Lake Habeeb. The lake is fed by Rocky Gap Run which winds its way through an impressive mile long gorge displaying sheer cliffs, overlooks and a hemlock forest dense with rhododendron. Overlooking the lake is Evitts Mountain, named for an early settler in Allegany County. Rocky Gap State Park is a beautiful, developed park featuring 3,000 acres of forest, open meadow and beachfront. Much of the recreation is centered around the 250-acre lake, which supports several species of warmwater fish along with several trout species.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Rocky Gap State Park): Rocky Gap State Park is one of Maryland's most popular parks due to its expansive offering of outdoor recreation. The mountain scenery attracts thousands for camping and cabin use, lake fishing, summertime swimming, environmental education, business meetings, picnic gatherings, round of golf, multi-use trails, non-motorized boating, rock scrambling, and more.

Contact Information:
Address:Rocky Gap State Park, 12500 Pleasant Valley Road , Flintstone, MD, 21530
Phone No:301-777-2139

Hotels Close to Rocky Gap State Park

  • Days Inn Frostburg (14 miles - starting at $84)
  • Hampton Inn Frostburg Md (14 miles - starting at $85)
  • Hampton Inn Bedford Pa (24 miles - starting at $87)
  • Days Inn Warfordsburg Breeze (25 miles - starting at $50)
  • Americas Best Value Inn (25 miles - starting at $59)
  • Budget Host Inn Somerset (30 miles - starting at $48)
  • Heritage Inn (30 miles - starting at $1)
  • Knights Inn Somerset Pa (30 miles - starting at $53)
  • Attractions Near Rocky Gap State Park

    Beaches

    Cumberland National Seashore (6 miles)
    The Shoals (211 miles)
    Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (221 miles)
    Island Beach State Park (243 miles)
    Ocean Beach (297 miles)

    Lakes

    Lake Arthur (112 miles)
    Unicorn Lake (152 miles)
    Smithville Lake (169 miles)
    Chautauqua Lake (174 miles)
    Lake Nockamixon (188 miles)

    Mountains

    Ice Mountain (26 miles)
    Spruce Knob (84 miles)
    Turk Mountain (109 miles)
    Mount Pleasant (140 miles)
    Blue Ridge Parkway (179 miles)

    National Parks

    Harpers Ferry National Historic Park (56 miles)
    Shenandoah Valley National Park (84 miles)
    Monongahela National Forest (103 miles)
    Allegheny National Forest (147 miles)
    Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge (187 miles)

    River

    Youghiogheny River (56 miles)
    Shenandoah River (56 miles)
    Blackwater River (58 miles)
    Clarion River (112 miles)
    Little Beaver Creek (120 miles)

    State Parks

    Ohiopyle State Park (46 miles)
    Catocin State Park (66 miles)
    Okefenokee Swamp (89 miles)
    Bald Eagle State Park (106 miles)
    James River State Park (143 miles)
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    http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/western/rockygap.html

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