Rocky Gap State Park

Rocky Gap State Park
Lake Habeeb
Map showing the location of Rocky Gap State Park
Map showing the location of Rocky Gap State Park
Location in Maryland
LocationAllegany County, Maryland, United States
Nearest cityCumberland, Maryland
Coordinates39°42′17″N 78°38′18″W / 39.70472°N 78.63833°W / 39.70472; -78.63833
Area3,119 acres (12.62 km2)[1]
Elevation1,165 ft (355 m)[2]
DesignationMaryland state park
Established1963[3]
AdministratorMaryland Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteRocky Gap State Park

Rocky Gap State Park is a public recreation area with resort features located on Interstate 68 (exit 50), seven miles (11 km) east of Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland. The state 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.[4] The park is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the resort by Century Casinos.

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