Garrett County Parks
Parks in this County
- Big Run State Park
- Casselman River Bridge State Park
- Deep Creek Lake State Park
- Garrett State Forest
- Herrington Manor State Park
- New Germany State Park
- Potomac State Forest
- Savage River St. Park
- Swallow Falls Park
Big Run State Park
c/o New Germany State Park
Route 2, Box 63-A
Grantsville, Md. 21536
301-895-5453
Rustic camping is offered in this wilderness park.
Size:
300 acres
Directions:
In Garrett County, on the northern tip of the Savage River Reservoir.
Features include:
- Boat launching and flatwater canoeing
- Campsites
- Fishing
- Pet Loop
- Historic interest
- Picnicking
- Shelters
- Hiking trails
Casselman River Bridge State Park
c/o New Germany State Park
Route 2, Box 63-A
Grantsville, Md. 21536
301-895-5453
The beautiful 80-foot stone arch bridge was part of the old National Road. When constructed in 1813, it was the largest of its kind in the world.
Size:
4 acres
Directions:
In Garrett County, east of Grantsville on U.S. Route 40.
Features include:
- Fishing
- Historical interest
- Picnicking
Deep Creek Lake State Park
Route 2, Box 69-C
Swanton, Md. 21561
301-387-5563
Deep Creek Lake State Park fronts on a 6-square-mile, man-made lake. Water sports of all kinds are popular, and in the winter the park offers six miles of snowmobile trails.
Size:
1,818 acres
Directions:
In Garrett County, 10 miles northeast of Oakland, on the east side of Deep Creek Lake, 2 miles east of Thayerville, off U.S. Route 219.
Features include:
- Boat launching
- Flatwater canoeing
- Boat rentals
- Campsites
- Dumping stations
- Food/drinks
- Camp stores
- Fishing
- Pet Loop
- Hunting
- Campfire programs
- Picnicking
- Shelters
- Swimming
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowmobile trail
Garrett State Forest
c/o Potomac State Forest
Route 3, Box 9305
Oakland, Md. 21550
301-334-2038
The forest contains a diversity of trees, abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery. In 1906, this forest was given to the state of Maryland and was the beginning of the state's present public lands system.
Size:
6,781 acres
Directions:
In Garrett County, 5 miles northwest of Oakland, off U.S. Route 219.
Features include:
- Campsites
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Historical interest
- Hiking trails
- Horseback trails
- Cross-country skiing
- Snomobile trails
Herrington Manor State Park
Rt. #5, Box 2180
Oakland, Md. 21550
301-334-9180
Located in the middle of Garrett State Forest, Herrington Manor State Park featues a 53-acre lake and many wooded trails. In the winter months, the park offers cross-country ski trails along with ski rentals. Twenty log cabins are available to rent.
Size:
365 acres
Directions:
In Garrett County, 5 miles northwest of Oakland, on County Road 20.
Features include:
- Boat launch
- Flatwater canoeing
- Boat rentals
- Cabins
- Fishing
- Food/drinks
- Camp store
- Historical interest
- Campfire programs
- Picnicking
- Shelter
- Swimming
- Hiking trails
- Cross-country skiing
New Germany State Park
Route 2, Box 63-A
Grantsville, Md. 21536
301-895-5453
New Germany State Park is built on the site of a once-prosperous milling center in Savage River State Forest, and features a 13-acre lake and eleven rental cabins. Trails for hiking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter lead through typical Western Maryland forest lands.
Size:
455 acres
Directions:
In Garrett County, 5 miles south of Grantsville, off U.S. Route 48.
Features include:
- Boat launch
- Flatwater canoeing
- Boat rentals
- Cabins
- Campsites
- Dumping station
- Food/drinks
- Camp store
- Fishing
- Historical interest
- Visitors Center
- Campfire programs
- Picnicking
- Shelter
- Swimming
- Hiking trails
- Cross-country skiing
Potomac State Forest
Rt. 3, Box 9305
Oakland, Md. 21550
301-334-2038
The Potomac River has its headwaters in this rudded mountain forest where wildlife abounds and there is excellent trout fishing.
Size:
10,416 acres
Directions:
In southeastern Garrett County, off Md. Route 135.
Features include:
- Campsites
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Pet Loop
- Picnicking
- Shelter
- Swimming
- Hiking trails
- Horseback trails
- Cross-country skiing
- Snomobile trails
Savage River State Forest
Route 2, Box 63-A
Grantsville, Md. 21536
301-895-5759
Savage River State Forest is a strategic watershed surrounding the Savage River Reservoir. This forest is classified as a northern hardwood forest. About 2,700 acres of the forest have been designated as the Big Savage Wildland.
Size:
52,812 acres
Directions:
In central and eastern Garrett County, generally south of U.S. Route 40.
Features include:
- Boat launch
- Flatwater and whitewater canoeing
- Campsites
- Pet Loop
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Historical interest
- Picnicking
- Bicycle trails
- Hiking trails
- Horseback trails
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowmobile trails
- Campfire programs
- Shelter
Swallow Falls State Park
c/o Herrington Manor State Park
No. 5, Box 2180
Oakland, Md. 21550
301-334-9180
This mountain park contains some of Maryland's most breathtaking scenery. The Youghiogheny River flows along the the park's borders, passing through shaded rocky gorges and creating rippling rapids. Muddy Creek Falls is a crashing 63-foot waterfall—a spectacular sight. Tall hemlocks dominate the silent woods.
Size:
257 acres
Directions:
In Garrett County, 9 miles northwerst of Oakland on County Road 20.
Features include:
- Campsites
- Fishing
- Dumping station
- Pet Loop
- Historical interest
- Campfire programs
- Picnicking
- Shelter
- Hiking trails
- Cross-country skiing
This information is provided by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. For specific information regarding fees, pets, camping, cabins, special events or programs, such as Junior Rangers, Outdoor Adventures, Outdoor Discovery Camps, the Drug-free Trail or the Maryland Conservation Corps, contact the individual parks or the Department of Natural Resources' State Forest and Park Service headquarters in Annapolis at 410/974-3771. For camping availability, call 410/461-0052. In the event of an emergency, call 410/461-0050. To report suspicious activities, call Park Watch at 1-800-825-PARK.
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