Rocky Gap State Park

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12500 Pleasant Valley Road Flintstone, MD 21530

Rocky Gap State Park is located in Western Maryland’s Allegany County. The park encompasses over 3,000 acres of public land for visitors to enjoy. Rugged mountains surround the park, featuring 243-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 and mountain laurel. Overlooking the lake is Evitt’s Mountain, named for one of the first European settlers in Allegany County. Features boating, camping, fishing, and hiking.

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6 Reviews

Sept. 11, 2011

Great place, quiet, private large campsites (not sure where the folks below camped who thought the sites were small, really?). Only complaint is that the...

July 19, 2010

We drove from DC to Rocky Gap on a July Saturday to escape the heat and humidity of the city. It took exactly 2 hours from upper NW, going 270 to Frederick...

April 15, 2012

Very pretty landscape with no overhead power lines (buried below ground, huge bonus). There is a golf course adjacent to the park, which takes away from the...

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Cindy Valandingham-Shaffer

can you tell me if Rockey Gap has a dump station if not is there one near by?

Jan 5 at 3:20 p.m. · View Post

Cindy Valandingham-Shaffer

plan on visiting Rocky Gap State Park. do they have a dumping station? if not is there one near by?

Jan 5 at 3:17 p.m. · View Post

Natalie Woodard

do any of the parks feed the birds this time of year? i like to photograph birds.

Jan 4 at 10:06 p.m. · View Post

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Join us for the Winterfest Chili Cook-off and celebrate the great frosty outdoors! New Germany State Park will be hosting a Winterfest Chili Cook-off on Saturday, January 14th, 2012. In addition to the chili cook-off, the festival will feature a snowshoe race, a cross-country ski race, and family-friendly craft activities. A complete schedule of events is as follows: Snowshoe 50-Yard Dash: Registration – 11:00 AM, Race – 11:30 AM Cross-Country Ski Race: Registration – 12:00 PM, Race – 1:00 PM Chili Cook-Off: Public Tasting & Judging – 2:00 PM (Pre-registration required). Awards Ceremony: 3:30 PM Craft Activities: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Registration for all events will be free of charge and will take place at the New Germany Lake House. Pre-registration for the Chili Cook-off is required no later than January 13th. Electricity will be provided. Prizes will be awarded. Cross-country skis and snowshoes will be available for rent at the New Germany Lake House. A service charge of $3/ person for Maryland residents, and $4/ person for out-of-state residents will be collected at the park entrance.

Jan 4 at 6:48 p.m. · View Post

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WEDNESDAY WILDLIFE - HORNED GREBE Description The Horned Grebe is a small grebe with a straight bill, thick neck, and squarish head. In breeding plumage, Horned Grebes have rufous necks and bellies, gray backs, and black heads with a solid yellow patch from each eye to the back of the head. Juveniles are gray-buff, with the lower half of the face white. Non-breeding adults are gray-black with white on the lower half of the face and neck. Habitat In winter Horned Grebes are usually found on salt water in coastal bays and exposed shores, and far less commonly on fresh water. During the nesting season they inhabit lakes with a mix of open water and wetland vegetation. Behavior Less gregarious than the similar Eared Grebe, Horned Grebes are intensely territorial on their nesting grounds. Like other grebes, Horned Grebes engage in elaborate courtship displays. Diet In summer Horned Grebes feed mostly on insects and crustaceans, which they catch under water. In winter they eat fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and some insects. Nesting Together males and females build a nest in marsh vegetation. The nest is a floating pile of wet plant material, anchored to emergent vegetation. The female lays four to five eggs, and both parents help incubate the eggs for 22 to 25 days. Both parents feed the young, which can swim shortly after hatching and often ride on the parents' backs. The young can fly at 55 to 60 days.

Jan 4 at 3:22 p.m. · View Post

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Did anyone get to enjoy the snow in our western Maryland parks? Do you have pictures you would like to share with us? We would love to see them!

Jan 3 at 8:13 p.m. · View Post

Jim Rapp

We had a great New Year's Day Beach Walk at Assateague State Park. 260+ joined the Assateague Coastal Trust for the 32nd annual walk, held in honor of the Trust's Founders, Ilia Fehrer and Judy Johnson.

32nd Annual Ilia Fehrer/Judy Johnson New Year's Day Beach Walk

260+ joined Ranger Chris Seymour on Assateague Island on his final day in a National Park Service uniform. Ranger Chris led the walkers on a beautiful hike along the Assateague beach as we celebrated "an island and time of change." Ranger Chris, THANK YOU for helping with this annual New Year's Day tradition for 22 years, and thank you for sharing the stories of Assateague Island during your career. Happy retirement to you, from your friends at the Assateague Coastal Trust!

Jan 3 at 7:56 p.m. · View Post

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As we say goodbye to year 2011 and welcome a brand new year 2012, celebrate this day with lots of joy and merriment. New Year is a start of a new era. This is the best time to complete the remaining tasks of previous year and start everything from the beginning … new dreams, new visions, new resolutions, new commitment, new thinking, new way of living. Happy New Year Wishes from the Maryland Park Service!

Jan 3 at 7:49 p.m. · View Post

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First Day Hikes 1--1-2012

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Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing you in 2012!

Jan 1 at 3:06 p.m. · View Post

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Maryland

Experience the rugged beauty of Mountain Maryland at this year-round, day AND night state park.

Monika P.

Ash loop sites 11-15, pull throughs with nice views, fairly private for those with dogs.

Ashley E.

The beach area can get very crowded on hot summer days, and the life guards are very strict. However you can park very close to the water and there is a snack bar.

Brian G.

One of the most amazing places on Earth...

Brian P.

Nice lake and hiking trails.

iFitness.com

This is an awesome park for some exercise!!!

MDStateParks

Reserve our group site for your family reunion (space for up to 40 people includes a two-story mini cabin with balcony, porch, and electric, as well as six electric hookups and a group fire ring)

Mountain Maryland

Photo Tip – The lake is scenic from any angle, but most photographers and birdwatchers head to the amphitheater area. The marsh area is the home to a variety of ducks and songbirds.