State Park · Maryland, United States
Rocky Gap State Park
Rocky Gap State Park is a state park in Maryland, United States, covering 3,119 acres (1,262 ha), established in 1963.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Allegany, Maryland, United States |
| Area | 3,119 acres (1,262 ha) |
| Established | 1963 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047° N, 78.6383° W |
| Managed by | Maryland state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Rocky Gap State Park
Rocky Gap State Park is a Maryland state park with resort features located on Interstate 68 (exit 50), seven miles (11 km) east of Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland. The park's 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) include Lake Habeeb, Evitts Mountain, and the privately owned and operated Rocky Gap Casino Resort. The park offers water recreation, camping facilities, and hiking trails. The park is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the resort by Century Casinos.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Cumberland, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 7 miles east of Cumberland |
Airports near this park
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- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 82.2 miles away
- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) · Pittsburgh, United States · 100.3 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 103.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rocky Gap State Park?
Rocky Gap State Park is in Maryland, United States (39.7047° N, 78.6383° W).
When was Rocky Gap State Park established?
Rocky Gap State Park was established in 1963, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Rocky Gap State Park?
Rocky Gap State Park covers 3,119 acres (1,262 ha).
How do I get to Rocky Gap State Park?
The nearest town is Cumberland, Maryland. about 7 miles east of Cumberland.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Maryland_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Maryland state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Gap_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).