Sitting in the shadow of Evitts Mountain and fully enclosed within Rocky Gap State Park, Lake Habeeb is a massive body of water fed by Rocky Gap Run. As you would expect on a lake this size, it features a public boat ramp at the north end (39.711759,-78.641784) but, surprisingly, only allows electric motors.
If you do not have your boat, you can rent boats, canoes, or kayaks at either the day-use beach area or at the campground beach.
In addition to trout stocked during the season, anglers can catch catfish and bass. Shoreline anglers should find the 4.5-mile Lakeside Loop Trail encircling the lake their ticket to fishing without a boat. It runs along the lake’s west side, offering a remote experience. For those not interested in walking, the park management strategically placed fishing docks near the campsites and at the dam.
As a modern park, fishing is not the only thing to do. Hiking, golf, nature activities, swimming, and a host of other diversions await your visit, and you will have the opportunity to stay in either a primitive campsite or a world-class lodge.
Getting There: From I-68, take exit 50 toward Rocky Gap Street. Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road NE. The road parallels the eastern side of the lake. Turn left to pick a parking lot. If you have a boat, use the boat launch to the northern access point. There is another launch directly across the lake off of Campers Hill Drive.
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Access Point:
· Various off of Pleasant Valley Road NE (39.699503,-78.658383, 39.709166,-78.642691, 39.711694,-78.641801)
· Various from the camp areas off of Campers Hill Drive (39.711305,-78.644773, 39.709518,-78.65025)
· Dam off of Old Hancock Road NE (39.697388,-78.662755)
Secrets Revealed? No. This is a very public location that is documented in the Maryland DNR website.
Unless stated otherwise, this article was authored by Steve Moore