Friends of Rocky Gap State Park

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The Volunteer Team is a 501(c)3 non-profit "Friends Of" group, dedicated to assisting and supporting the nature, educational and recreational activities of Rocky Gap State Park.

It's another weekend of learning here in the park!We welcome all to join our program offerings, as well as to visit the ...
06/10/2026

It's another weekend of learning here in the park!

We welcome all to join our program offerings, as well as to visit the Nature Center during open hours. Just stop by the Camp Office for your visitor pass, or call the Duty Ranger at 240-357-4404 for entry!

Explore new movement and strengthen coordination!Healthy Parks, Healthy People is teaming up with Rhythm Hoop Dance to o...
06/03/2026

Explore new movement and strengthen coordination!

Healthy Parks, Healthy People is teaming up with Rhythm Hoop Dance to offer FREE hula hoop HIIT workouts at Rocky Gap State Park every other Thursday beginning June 4th (unless otherwise announced).

This fun cardio workout will focus on waist hooping with added arm and leg movements in short, fast intervals. All skill levels are welcome. Hula hoops of various sizes will be provided; large hoops are easiest for beginners.

Meet in the West Beach day use area.

Come learn with us this weekend!All are welcome- just stop by the Camp Office for your visitor pass, or call the Duty Ra...
06/02/2026

Come learn with us this weekend!

All are welcome- just stop by the Camp Office for your visitor pass, or call the Duty Ranger at 240-357-4404 to join in a program or visit to the Nature Center!

Rosaryville State Park will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday July 8, for necessary roadside tree ...
06/02/2026

Rosaryville State Park will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday July 8, for necessary roadside tree trimming. For your safety and the safety of park staff, please do not attempt to enter the park before 1 p.m. on these days. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

Please join us on June 6 or June 13 at 1:00pm for a tour of Freedman's State Park. During this tour, you will learn abou...
05/31/2026

Please join us on June 6 or June 13 at 1:00pm for a tour of Freedman's State Park. During this tour, you will learn about the incredible life of Enoch George Howard, who purchased his family's freedom and eventually bought the land where his wife was enslaved. See the attached flier for more information on how to register!

Enjoy the weekend with us!All are welcome to attend a program or visit the Nature Center- stop by the Camp Office for yo...
05/28/2026

Enjoy the weekend with us!

All are welcome to attend a program or visit the Nature Center- stop by the Camp Office for your visitor pass or reach out to the Duty Ranger at 240-357-4404 for entry.

Healthy Parks Healthy People Monday Hikes!!! 🥾 Join Healthy Parks Healthy People volunteer, Missy Martz, for a hike arou...
05/25/2026

Healthy Parks Healthy People Monday Hikes!!! 🥾

Join Healthy Parks Healthy People volunteer, Missy Martz, for a hike around the Lakeside Loop trail (approximately 5.2 miles).

Hikes start at 5:00pm, at the amphitheater, every Monday evening. -Beginning 6/1/26.

For additional information, please email Ranger Emily: [email protected]

Camping at Rocky Gap this summer? Be sure to check out the Snack Barn offerings! New menu items this year- stop by to ch...
05/23/2026

Camping at Rocky Gap this summer? Be sure to check out the Snack Barn offerings! New menu items this year- stop by to check them out! The Snack Barn is open Friday-Sunday, as well as holiday Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Come join us! See our earlier posts for the Daytime Nature Center offerings, as well!Rain or shine, we'll always have wa...
05/23/2026

Come join us! See our earlier posts for the Daytime Nature Center offerings, as well!

Rain or shine, we'll always have ways to learn & have fun at the park.

05/21/2026

Starting this week, visitors planning to attend Rocky Gap State Park for Memorial Day weekend are required to make reservations at https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/park-dayuse-reservations.aspx prior to arrival at the park.

Under the system, advance reservations are required on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Guests are encouraged to plan ahead when visiting Maryland State Parks by checking the online Park Status Dashboard, which confirms if a park is open or has any important information for visitors.

Reservations must be made online and the system is currently available to create reservations for Memorial Day weekend. Beginning Saturday, May 23, reservations can be made starting seven days in advance of a visit. Reservations may be edited or canceled until 8 a.m. the day before the visit.

Regular day-use fees will be paid at the time of reservation using credit or debit cards or other online payment methods. Visitors with Maryland Annual Park Passes, Golden Age Passes, or who qualify for free entry as veterans or individuals with disabilities still need to make reservations, and will have their status verified upon entry to the park. Park staff may also adjust and require additional payment based on the actual number of visitors who arrive.

Between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day 2025, more than 67,000 reservations came through the new system and the associated call center processed more than 4,000 calls. This resulted in a dramatic reduction of traffic backups at participating parks and zero unexpected capacity closures at parks where the system was installed.

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12500 Pleasant Valley Road
Flintstone, MD
21530

Telephone

(301) 722-1480

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