Deep Creek Times -- State Parks Information

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@Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center
@New Germany State Park

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Discovery Center Deep Creek Lake

For more schedule, park information, and updates about the Discovery Center go to
www.discoverycenterdcl.com

New Germany State Park

All programs are free of charge unless otherwise indicated. This schedule is subject to change without notice. Please contact the park office to confirm program information.

Friday, Sept. 3
Old Time Jam Lake House, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Musicians and spectators of all ages are invited to gather at the Lake House to share and enjoy traditional folk, bluegrass, and other “old-time” Appalachian music. The jam session will be an informal gathering, where both new and experienced musicians are welcome to “chime in,” dance, or just sit back and enjoy the music. This will be the last jam of the season. Thanks to all who have shared their talents!

Saturday, Sept. 4
Smooth n’ Scales Lake House, 3:00 p.m.
Kids! Slither your way over to New Germany State Park for an afternoon of reptiles and amphibians! Get close and personal with native species found in Western Maryland. Also learn about similarities and differences between the two classes of animals. Appropriate for all ages.

Growing Up at New Germany Schoolhouse Nature Center, 7:00 p.m.
Bill Martin, son of the first Forest Warden for the area, spent his youth exploring New Germany. He will share tales of his school days and childhood antics from growing up in this small community. Appropriate for all ages.

Sunday, Sept. 5
Wildflower Walk Meet at Lake House, 2:00 p.m.
Join local resident Gus Johnson in a search of late summer wildflowers. This is will be a nice easy walk along the trails. Appropriate for all ages.

Park Amenities

State Parks Big
Run Cassel-
man Deep
Creek Herring-
ton New
Germany Swallow
Falls Yough
River

Boats

Launch * * * *

Canoe Rentals *

Paddle Boat Rentals * *

Rowboat Rentals * *

Boat Slips

Camping

Improved * * * *

Camper Cabins 2 3

Unimproved * *

Drinking Water * * * * *

Reservations * * * *

Winterized *

Maximum Sites 30 112 39 65

RV Sites 26 3

Play Area * * * * *

Fire Ring/Grill * * * * *

Tables

Cabins

Reservations * * *

Furnished Cabins 1 20 11

Year-round Cabins * *

Concessions

Snack Bar * *

Vending * * * *

Camp Store * *

Interpretive

Interpretive Center * * * *

Naturalist * * * *

Campfire Program * * * *

Guided Walks * * *

Trails

Hiking * * * * * *

X-country ski * * *

Horseback

Nature * * * * * *

Snowmobile *

General

Picnicking * * * * * *

Shelters * * * * *

Swimming * * *

Fishing * * * * * * *

Hunting * *

Archery Range

Winter Activities * * * *

Attractions

Historic * * * * * *

Scenic * * * * * * *

Water * * * * * * *

Big
Run Cassel-
man Deep
Creek Herring-
ton New
Germany Swallow
Falls Yough
River

State Forests Potomac Garrett Savage River

Camping

Improved

Camper Cabins

Unimproved * *

Drinking Water

Reservations

Winterized

Maximum Sites 35 53

RV Sites

Play Area

Fire Ring/Grill * *

Tables * *

Cabins

Reservations

Furnished Cabins

Year-round Cabins

Trails

Hiking * *

X-country ski

Horseback * *

Nature * *

Snowmobile * *

General

Picnicking * *

Shelters *

Swimming

Fishing * *

Hunting * *

Archery Range *

Winter Activities *

Attractions

Historic * *

Scenic * *

Water * *

Contact Information and Directions

Big Run State Park
Grantsville, MD
301-895-5453 or 301-746-8359
Directions: 14 miles south of Grantsville

Casselman River Bridge State Park
Grantsville, MD
301-895-5453 or 301-746-8359
Directions: 1/4 mile east of Grantsville adjacent to Rt. 40

Deep Creek Lake State Park
Swanton, MD
(301) 387-5563
Directions: Take Rt. 219 S. to Glendale Road. Turn left on Glendale Road. Immediately after crossing the Glendale Bridge, turn left onto State Park Road. Go over small State Park Bridge and you will see the campground office on your right. Continue a short distance and the Discovery Center is the first left past the office. The park entrance to beach, picnic and day-use area and public boat launch ramp is the second left.

Herrington Manor State Park
Oakland, MD
(301) 334-9180
DIRECTIONS: Take Rt. 219 south to Mayhew Inn Road. Take right and travel to the end of Mayhew Inn Road. Turn left onto Oakland Sang Run Rd. Follow signs and turn right onto Swallow Falls Road. Park entrance is about 5 miles on right.

New Germany State Park
Grantsville, MD
(301) 895-5453
DIRECTIONS: Take Rt. 219 south to Glendale Rd. Turn left onto Glendale Road, cross bridge and bear right and continue to the end of Glendale Rd. Turn left onto Rt. 495 N., then right onto New Germany Rd. Go about 8 miles and turn right into park entrance. Savage River State Forest encompasses much of the Park area. NOTE: Savage River Reservoir is at the bottom of Dry Run Road off 495.

Potomac-Garrett State Forest
301-334-2038
DIRECTIONS: Take Rt. 219 S and travel 4.7 miles to Sand Flat Rd. Turn left and travel 4.4 miles to MD Highway (135) at stop light. Go straight across through Deer Park and continue onto Boiling Springs Rd. Follow signs. Bear right at Eagle Rock Rd. for about 2 miles and you will see signs for specific areas, such as Lostland Run.

Savage River State Forest
Grantsville, MD
301-895-5759
Directions: MD Rt. 495 to New Germany Road. Follow signs.

Swallow Falls State Park
Oakland, MD
(301) 334-9180
DIRECTIONS: Take Rt. 219 south to Mayhew Inn Road. Take right and travel to the end of Mayhew Inn Road. Turn left onto Oakland Sang Run Rd. Follow signs and turn right onto Swallow Falls Road. Park entrance is about 1 mile on right.

Youghiogheny Wild & Scenic River
Swanton, MD
301-387-5563
Directions: MD Rt. 495 to New Germany Road. Follow signs.

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Events
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Pet Policy