Rocky Gap Casino Resort sits in Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, in the mountains of Western Maryland, beside Lake Habeeb. It rates 4.2 from around 6,300 Google reviewers.

It is a lodge-style casino resort on about 270 acres, with a 198-room hotel, a Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole golf course and a spa. Century Casinos operates it, and VICI Properties owns the real estate. The setting is the main reason to come.

Setting expectations

Rocky Gap is the most remote of Maryland's casinos, and that is the appeal. The property is surrounded by state park land, with the lake and the mountains as a backdrop, so the experience is closer to a getaway than a night on a city casino floor.

The casino itself is compact. The gaming floor is just over 25,000 square feet, a fraction of the size of the big casinos in the Baltimore and Washington corridor. If you want an enormous floor, a large poker room or a long list of restaurants, you will find those elsewhere. If you want a casino as one part of a weekend in the mountains, this is the one to pick. A lakeside walk, a round of golf and an evening on the floor fit together naturally here.

What's on the floor

Slots. About 630 slot machines, according to VICI's property listing, covering a mix of video slots and classic reels.

Tables. About 16 table games, including blackjack, roulette and craps. With a smaller floor, tables can fill quickly on weekend evenings.

Resort extras. The golf course is a major draw, and the resort also has a spa, an events center and outdoor activities around the lake. The hotel gives you the option to stay on site rather than driving home after a night of play.

Because it sits inside a state park, the resort feels more like a lodge than a typical casino. Many guests come for the scenery and the golf and treat the gaming floor as an evening activity, which makes for a relaxed pace compared with the urban casinos.

Dining

  • Five food and beverage venues on the property, according to VICI's listing, so you can eat on site without leaving the property.
  • Bars and lounges at the casino and hotel.

Restaurant names and hours change, so check the resort's current dining list before you plan a dinner. Lodge and park visitors tend to eat at the resort in the evening, so book ahead on busy weekends where reservations are offered.

Tips before you go

You must be 21 to gamble at Rocky Gap Casino Resort.

Think of it as a weekend. The drive is long from most of Maryland, so staying overnight makes much more sense than a same-day round trip.

Book golf and lodging early for summer and fall weekends, when the park is at its busiest.

Bring layers. Western Maryland weather in the mountains can be cooler and less predictable than in Baltimore or Washington, especially after dark.

Ask at the players club desk about signing up for the loyalty program before you play, since it is quick and covers your slot and table play.

Set a budget for the casino separately from your golf and spa spend, so one does not eat into the other.

Getting there

By car, Rocky Gap is in Allegany County, a short drive from I-68, near Cumberland. From Baltimore, expect around two and a half hours, and a little less from the Washington suburbs.

There is no practical public transport to the resort, so plan on driving. Parking is on site, and staying at the hotel means you do not need to drive after a night out.

Who it suits

Rocky Gap suits golfers, couples and groups who want a casino as part of a mountain getaway, and visitors from Western Maryland and the surrounding mountain region who want a closer option than the casinos near Baltimore.

It is a weaker fit if you want a big city casino, a large poker room, or a long restaurant list. For those, the casinos around Baltimore and Washington are better choices.

Nearby

The other Maryland casinos are a long drive east. Hollywood Casino Perryville, Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland and MGM National Harbor are all a few hours away.

For every venue in the state, see all Maryland in-person casinos.

FAQ

Who owns Rocky Gap Casino Resort?

Century Casinos operates it, and VICI Properties holds the real estate.

Does Rocky Gap have a hotel and golf course?

Yes. It has a 198-room hotel and an 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus.

How many slots does Rocky Gap have?

About 630 slot machines and 16 table games, according to VICI's property listing.

How old do you have to be to gamble at Rocky Gap?

21, the same as every casino in Maryland.

Where is Rocky Gap Casino Resort?

In Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, Western Maryland, beside Lake Habeeb.

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Details checked against the venue's announcements and recent local reporting. Hours, restaurants and games change, so confirm before you go.