The rocky tent pads and rough campground roads hint at Rocky Gap State Park Campground's mountain setting, where 278 sites spread across nine loops accommodate both RV and tent campers. Electric hookups serve 30 sites in the A loop, while the remaining loops offer primitive camping without power connections. Interstate 68 runs close enough that truck traffic creates a steady background hum, particularly noticeable at night.
"Sites are nice and private, well spaced," notes Troli R., though lakefront sites book months ahead of time. The Dogwood and Elm loops provide the most direct lake access via walking trails, while sites farther from the water offer more availability and fewer bugs. Poison ivy grows around some site edges, and the deep fire pits help contain flames against mountain winds that can pick up unexpectedly.
Lake Habeeb anchors the recreation options with kayak and paddleboard rentals available during peak season. The 5.3-mile lakeside loop trail offers lake views but passes through the day-use beach area where shade becomes scarce. A separate dog beach allows pets in the water, though the main swimming area stays shallow at around three feet deep. The playground and beach facilities sit about a quarter-mile walk from most camping loops.
The camp store closed permanently, leaving firewood sales to the park entrance office. Bathhouses maintain decent cleanliness standards with hot water for dishwashing stations, though shower temperatures run lukewarm. A sawmill two miles north operates until 6 PM on weekdays, adding industrial noise to the traffic sounds. Reservations prove essential during fall foliage season when the campground fills completely.
For those planning extended stays in the region, campsites near Flintstone provide additional options beyond this popular state park destination.
Description
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. The 243-acre Lake Habeeb is known for having the "bluest water in the state." 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 Evitts Mountain, named for one of the first European settlers in Allegany County.
Rocky Gap Campground offers 278 individual campsites (including 30 equipped with 30 amp electric hook-ups, mini cabin and yurt Options), a family group site and two youth group camping areas. The campground also features a dump station, bathhouses with hot water in each loop, the Scales & Tales Aviary, canoe/kayak/SUP board rentals (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day), a nature center, a private swimming beach, a playground, trail access, Snack Shack and a camp store. Pets are allowed in Camp Loops Ash, Birch, Chestnut, Dogwood and Elm (Sites 1- 143). Alcohol is only permitted inside personal motor homes. Check-in for campsites is 3 p.m. and check-out is 1 p.m.
The family group site offers space for up to 40 people to camp together. The group site includes a two-story mini cabin with electric, as well as six 30 amp electric hookups and a group fire ring. Bathhouses are located in the adjacent camp loops.
The two youth group areas are for use by valid youth groups only. Please see http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/youthgroup.aspx for more information.
RockyGap_Yurt.pngMini Cabins and Yurts There are 15 mini cabins located throughout the campground. They sleep either four or six people. The yurt accommodates 8 people and has an adjoining camp pad to increase the total site capacity to 15 people. Each has electricity (no water) and beds. Users must provide their own linens. Air conditioning and heat are not available. Check-in for mini cabins and the yurt is 3 p.m. and check-out is 12 p.m.
Easter Hill Chalet Exterior of the Easter Hill ChaletThe Easter Hill Chalet accommodates up to eight people. A completely furnished kitchen, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, wrap-around deck, gas fireplaces, outdoor campfire area and grill make this an enjoyable vacation spot. Chalet guests must provide their own linens, towels, bedding, pillows and soaps. The chalet is located in a forested, private area of the park, overlooking the lake. The Chalet requires a 2-night minimum stay. Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend require a 3-night holiday stay (Friday/Saturday/Sunday). Check-in is 3 p.m. and check-out is 10 a.m. The address for the Chalet is 13300 Pleasant Valley Road, Flintstone MD 21530. Reservations are available April-December. Make reservations online at https://parkreservations.maryland.gov or call the reservation center at 1-888-432-2267. TTY users call 1-866-804-7846.
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Location
Public CampgroundRocky Gap State Park Campground is located in Maryland
Coordinates
39.716897568578176 N
78.64281292780757 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
Contact
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Drive Time
- 47 min from Hagerstown, MD
- 1 hr 4 min from Chambersburg, PA
- 1 hr 15 min from Winchester, VA
- 1 hr 16 min from Johnstown, PA
























































