Rocky Gap State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Sat–Sun 7 a.m. – sunset (Memorial day weekend through labor day)
- Entrance fee
- $4 per person ($6 nonresident)Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- Required at certain times
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.maryland.gov(301) 722-1480
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Rocky Gap State Park is a park in Allegany County, about 7 miles northeast of Cumberland.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Sat–Sun | 7 a.m. – sunset | Memorial day weekend through labor day |
| Park | Sat–Sun | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: 7 a.m. to sunset
Day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend: 8 a.m. to sunset
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day-use Admission Fee: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day: Weekends and holidays: Maryland residents (resident) | $4 · person |
| Day-use Admission Fee: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day: Weekends and holidays: Maryland residents (nonresident) | $6 · person |
| Weekdays: Maryland residents (resident) | $2 · vehicle |
| Weekdays: Maryland residents (nonresident) | $4 · vehicle |
| Day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend: Maryland residents (resident) | $2 · vehicle |
| Day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend: Maryland residents (nonresident) | $4 · vehicle |
| Campsite | $21.50 · night |
| Campsite with electric | $27.50 · night |
| Family group campsite (40-person capacity) | $221.75 · night |
| Youth group campsites | Free · child |
| Yurt | $75 |
| 4-person (1 room) mini-cabins | $50.50 |
| 6-person (2 rooms) mini-cabins | $65.50 |
| Easter Hill Chalet (8-person capacity) | $171.75 |
| Weekdays (non-holidays) | $121.75 |
| Weekends and holidays | $246.75 |
Official wording
Hours of Operations: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: 7 a.m. to sunset Day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend: 8 a.m. to sunset Day-use Admission Fee: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day: • Weekends and holidays: Maryland residents $4/person; out-of-state residents $6/person • Weekdays: Maryland residents $2/vehicle; out-of-state residents $4/vehicle Day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend: • Maryland residents $2/vehicle; out-of-state residents $4/vehicle Day Use reservations required on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. An additional surcharge applies. Camping: Charges: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) • Campsite: $21.50 • Campsite with electric: $27.50 • Family group campsite (40-person capacity): $221.75 • Youth group campsites: $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group pass (required) Dates: • Ash Loop and Elm Loop: Open March 13, 2026 - October 12, 2026 • Birch, Chestnut, Dogwood: Open May 1, 2026- October 12, 2026 • Fir and Ironwood Loops: Open May 1, 2026 - October 12, 2026 • Hickory and Gum: Open May 1, 2026- October 12, 2026 • Family group campsite: Open May 1, 2026- October 12, 2026 • Youth group campsites: Open May 1, 2026- October 12, 2026 Cabins: Charges: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) • Yurt: $75 • 4-person (1 room) mini-cabins: $50.50 • 6-person (2 rooms) mini-cabins: $65.50 • Easter Hill Chalet (8-person capacity): $171.75 Dates: • Yurt: year-round • Mini-cabins: • Ash Loop and Elm Loop: Open March 13, 2026 - October 12, 2026 • Birch, Chestnut, Dogwood: Open May 1, 2026- October 12, 2026 • Fir and Ironwood Loops: Open May 1, 2026 - October 12, 2026 • Hickory and Gum: Open May 1, 2026- October 12, 2026 • Family group campsite: Open May 1, 2026- October 12, 2026 • Youth group campsites: Open May 1, 2026- October 12, 2026 Shelters: Capacity: • Mountain View Pavilion: 80 people • White Pine Pavilion and Lakeview Pavilion: 125 people Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) • Weekdays (non-holidays): $121.75 • Weekends and holidays: $246.75 Dates: • May 1, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Maryland park passes
- Maryland State Park and Trail Passport (annual) — $75 resident / $100 non-resident. Unlimited day-use entry for everyone in the vehicle (up to 10 people), unlimited boat launching, 10% concession discount Details
- Golden Age Pass (62+) — $10 processing fee, lifetime. Free day-use entry, half-price camping Sun–Thu, waived boat launch fees Details
- Universal Disability Pass. Free lifetime entrance to DNR public lands for holder + one person Details
- Youth Group Pass. Youth-group day use (not peak weekends) and youth group camping; valid two years Details
From the Maryland state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- Required at certain times
- Booking system
- Maryland State Park Reservation Service (parkreservations.maryland.gov); day use via parkdayuse.maryland.gov
- Phone
- 888-432-2267
Day Use reservations required on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
• Pets allowed in Ash, Birch, Chestnut, Dogwood and Elm camp loops and common areas of campground • Pets allowed in Easter Hill Chalet • Pets allowed in day-use area and lake (except for designated sandy portions of swimming beach areas from Memorial Day weekend until after Labor Day) Pets are permitted in the day-use area as well as the lake and pet-friendly swim area. Pets are allowed in every camp loop EXCEPT Hickory Loop.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
- Campsite: $21.50
- Campsite with electric: $27.50
- Family group campsite (40-person capacity): $221.75
- Youth group campsites: $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group pass (required)
Dates:
- Ash Loop and Elm Loop: Open March 13, 2026 - October 12, 2026
- Birch, Chestnut, Dogwood: Open May 1, 2026- October 12, 2026
- Fir and Ironwood Loops: Open May 1, 2026 - October 12, 2026
- Hickory and Gum: Open May 1, 2026- October 12, 2026
- Family group campsite: Open May 1, 2026- October 12, 2026
- Youth group campsites: Open May 1, 2026- October 12, 2026
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Yurt: $75
- 4-person (1 room) mini-cabins: $50.50
- 6-person (2 rooms) mini-cabins: $65.50
- Easter Hill Chalet (8-person capacity): $171.75
Dates:
- Yurt: year-round
- Mini-cabins:
- Hickory and Gum: Open May 1, 2026- October 12, 2026
Things to do
Swimming
During the summer season, visitors can also enjoy two public swimming beaches, canoe/kayak/SUP board rentals and a lifeguard/first aid station. Swimming is permitted at your own risk when lifeguards are not on duty. Pets are permitted in the day-use area as well as the lake and pet-friendly swim area. 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. Staff-guided programs are scheduled throughout the year to encourage fitness and introduce visitors to a variety of activities, including hiking, canoeing, kayaking, SUP boarding, trail jogging, open water swimming, yoga, HIIT, pick-up soccer games and beach volleyball.
Getting there
- Address
- 12500 Pleasant Valley Road
Flintstone, MD 21530 - Nearest town
- Cumberland — about 7 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.7047, -78.6383 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (301) 722-1480
- rockygap.statepark@maryland.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Maryland State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Maryland Park Service 'Find a State Park' directory (SharePoint HTML, links to /publiclands/Pages/{region}/{park}.aspx)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology