Parks & Forests in Allegany County, MD

Discover 70,000 Acres of Adventure on the Mountain Side of Maryland

Allegany County is home to five Maryland state parks, one state forest, and one of the most-visited national parks in the country—the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Together, these public lands offer more than 70,000 acres of outdoor experiences, from cliffside overlooks and forested trails to rich wetlands and some of the bluest waters in the state.

Whether you’re hiking to sweeping vistas, paddling across Lake Habeeb, spotting bald eagles along the canal, or setting up camp under star-filled skies, our parks deliver unforgettable adventures in every season. From the impressive mile-long gorge and mountain laurel of Rocky Gap State Park to the dense woodland and wilderness of Green Ridge State Forest, this is the Mountain Side of Maryland, where every trail leads to something extraordinary.

Why Allegany County is Maryland’s Outdoor Capital

5 State Parks: Rocky Gap, Dans Mountain, Sideling Hill Creek, Wills Mountain, Western Maryland Rail Trail
1 State Forest: Green Ridge State Forest (Maryland’s largest contiguous state forest)
1 National Park: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park — one of the most-visited national parks in the U.S.
70,000+ acres of public land to explore year-round