There are a number of hiking trails to choose from in the Rocky Gap State Park. Depending on your fitness level you may even want to try and hike through the Rocky Gap after which the park was named. If you want to try a few of the trails you can book Rocky Gap State Park cabins and spend a few days there.
This is the longest hike in the park and takes walkers up to the original Evitts homestead. The views at the top are lovely and the story of the homestead adds an interesting historical element. The start of the trail involves a rocky walk down into a canyon that can be tricky in wet weather. The trail is around seven miles in length and can take five to six hours of walking. You can return through Rocky Gap if you are feeling up to the climb.
Take a leisurely walk around the lake on this generally level trail. You will expereince amazing views across the lake and this trail can be enjoyed in all seasons. The entire trail is about 5.3 miles long.
This trail is just over a mile long and offers hikers amazing views of the mile-long gorge that runs through the park. The hike has steps in the very steep sections and is rated as moderate.
This is a very family friendly park with over 250 campsites and Rocky Gap State Park cabins for those wanting to spend a few nights away from everything. Take a family vacation in the Rocky Gap State Park and let the kids explore all the available activities.
There is a lake beach close to the campsites with a maximum depth of four feet. There is a lifeguard on duty throughout the summer months. Kids can swim safely in the clear water.
Hire a canoe and explore the Lake from the water. Canoes are available for hire in summer and the Lake is large enough to provide hours of entertainment.
The campsite hosts Smores evenings in the warmer months. You can buy everything you need at the camp store or bring your own. Staff will light the large bonfire for the marshmallow roasting.