Camping at Rocky Gap State Park

We've driven by Rocky Gap State Park many times on our travels through Western Maryland but had never stopped there. When Kelly suggested it as possible place for them to meet up with us on a weekend camping trip we were all for the idea. Since September weather had been so rainy and gloomy this year we kept our options open for a change of plans if the Columbus Day weekend weather decided not to cooperate.

As it turned out, we couldn't have asked for nicer weather or for a better spot to enjoy the beauties of the Western Maryland mountains. The campground accomodations were impressive, with campsites nestled in the trees on the west side of Lake Habeeb.

Our campsite:


Within a short walk there was a nice beach area with playground equipment, a nature center and a marina with canoes for rent.

On Sunday, kelly and Mort took the boys out on a 2-hour canoe excursion around the lake.

Lee and I walked the Lakeside Loop trail, which circles the lake, a distance of 5 miles.

One of the sections of the Lakeside Loop Trail:



The roads through the campground were paved and everyone had brought their bikes to take advantage of that. I think, boys being boys, their favorite activity was roasting marshmallows and playing around the campfire.

For those who don't like roughing it in the campground, there is a beautiful lodge on the east side of the lake. We enjoyed strolling the grounds and then having lunch at the lodge's Golf Resort grill.