Rocky Gap State Park
Rocky Gap State 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.
Location: Rocky Gap State Park is located in Flintstone, Maryland in Western Maryland’s Allegany County. Sites include Rocky Gap Run and the nature center campground.
- Field Studies Available: Water Canaries, Don’t Get Sedimental (Rocky Gap Run); Exotic Invaders, Watershed Watchdogs (nature center campground)
- Habitat: Forest
- Terrain: Moderate terrain with mucky trails at Rocky Gap Run. Nature center is easy terrain with wheelchair accessibility.
- Facilities: Restrooms available
For more information on Rocky Gap State Park, including directions, visitor information and hours of operation, visit their official website /www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/rockygap.asp