Lake Habeeb
Lake Habeeb is a 243-acre man-made lake inside Rocky Gap State Park, seven miles east of Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland. It suits families, boaters and anglers who want a state park lake with white sand beaches and rentals. The one thing to know before you go is that the attraction record, dated October 15, 2026, notes that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) describes Lake Habeeb as unusually low because of severe drought, so check the current lake level before you go.
Should you go to Lake Habeeb today?
Good day to go
- Light wind, up to 5 mph.
- Dry daytime forecast.
- Tue 20Light wind, up to 7 mph
- Wed 21Light wind, up to 2 mph
- Thu 22Light wind, up to 6 mph
- Fri 23Cool for the water, up to 61°F
- Sat 24Cool for the water, up to 58°F
Weather at Lake Habeeb, today
| Time | Sky | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 am | Sunny | 35°F | N 1 mph | 0% |
| 10 am | Sunny | 49°F | 0 mph | 0% |
| 12 pm | Sunny | 59°F | N 2 mph | 0% |
| 2 pm | Sunny | 64°F | N 3 mph | 0% |
| 4 pm | Sunny | 64°F | N 5 mph | 0% |
| 6 pm | Clear | 60°F | N 2 mph | 0% |
Daylight
| Sunrise | 7:28 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 6:30 pm |
| Question visitors ask | How low is Lake Habeeb and can I swim or boat? |
|---|---|
| County | Allegany County |
| Official site | dnr.maryland.gov |
How do you get to Lake Habeeb?
Rocky Gap State Park sits on Interstate 68 at exit 50, seven miles (11 km) east of Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland. Lake Habeeb lies below Evitts Mountain and is fed by Rocky Gap Run.
The park is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The sources do not list parking details, so check before you go.
What can you do on Lake Habeeb, and when?
Lake Habeeb covers 243 acres (98 ha) and has white sand beaches. Anglers commonly catch largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and pumpkinseed. The park also offers hiking trails, including the four-mile Lakeside Trail.
The attraction record lists the lake as open all year, with beaches and rentals from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Boat and fishing access is listed as 24 hours. These seasonal details come from the attraction record, not an official schedule, so check before you go.
What are the boating rules on Lake Habeeb?
Boats with electric motors only are allowed on Lake Habeeb 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and a fee is assessed. Paddle boats, kayaks and canoes are available for rent at the park.
The sources do not cover gasoline-engine rules in detail, swimming rules, pets, alcohol or fishing licenses, so check with the park before you go.
How low is Lake Habeeb right now?
The attraction record, dated October 15, 2026, states that Maryland DNR reports the lake is unusually low because of a severe drought. The sources provided do not give a water level measurement or a date when levels will recover.
Check the current status with Maryland DNR before you plan a boat trip, swim or fishing day.
Lake Habeeb: questions visitors ask
How low is Lake Habeeb, and can I swim or boat?
The attraction record, dated October 15, 2026, describes the lake as unusually low because of severe drought. Boats with electric motors are allowed 24 hours a day, but the sources do not state swimming rules, so check before you go.
Are gasoline motors allowed on Lake Habeeb?
No. Wikipedia states that boats on Lake Habeeb are allowed with electric motors only.
Can I rent a boat or kayak at Rocky Gap State Park?
Wikipedia says the park offers paddle boats, kayaks and canoes for rent. The attraction record lists rentals from Memorial Day to Labor Day, so check before you go.
What fish can I catch at Lake Habeeb?
Wikipedia lists largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and pumpkinseed as the most commonly caught fish. The sources do not give fishing license rules.
Is the Rocky Gap Casino Resort part of the state park?
No. Wikipedia states that the state park is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, while the privately owned and operated Rocky Gap Casino Resort is run by Century Casinos.
Does Lake Habeeb have beaches?
Yes. Wikipedia describes the lake as having white sand beaches. The attraction record lists beach season from Memorial Day to Labor Day, so check before you go.
News about Lake Habeeb
No articles yet. New stories from Lake Habeeb appear here as soon as they are published.