Hunting Season Is OpenNow open in Garrett County: Deer Archery (through Oct. 21) · Small Game & Waterfowl. There is no hunting inside New Germany State Park, but the surrounding Savage River State Forest is open to hunting. Wear blaze orange and keep pets visible.
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New Germany State Park sits near Grantsville, surrounded by Savage River State Forest, and centers on a small lake that’s good for fishing, swimming and paddling. About 10 miles of multi-use trails wind through the hemlocks and hardwoods for hiking and mountain biking.

In winter, park staff groom and track the trails for cross-country skiing when there’s enough snow, and snowshoers are welcome as long as they stay off the ski tracks. There’s no cell service in the park, so download a map before you go.

Check today’s conditions on the DCAB Trail Conditions page before you head out. Every trail below links to its own page with distance, difficulty and blaze color.

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Trails at New Germany State Park

Corner Marks Show Each Trail’s Blaze Color.

Snow-covered lake at New Germany State ParkAcorn Loop – Blue BlazesModerateSnowy pines on a New Germany ski trailCabin Loop – Red BlazesDifficultGroomed ski trail through the hemlocks at New GermanyDog Leg Trail – Orange BlazesDifficultSnowy footbridge at New Germany State ParkDynamite Shack Loop – Purple BlazesDifficultBird in the snow at New Germany State ParkGazebo Loop – Black BlazesEasySnow-covered lake at New Germany State ParkHemlock Trail – Yellow BlazesModerateSnowy pines on a New Germany ski trailIce House Loop – White BlazesModerateGroomed ski trail through the hemlocks at New GermanyOrchard Loop – Pink BlazesEasySnowy footbridge at New Germany State ParkThe Turnpike – Green BlazesEasy

Photos & Video

Snow-covered lake at New Germany State ParkSnowy pines on a New Germany ski trailGroomed ski trail through the hemlocks at New GermanySnowy footbridge at New Germany State ParkBird in the snow at New Germany State Park

Plan Your Visit

Trailhead
349 Headquarters Lane, Grantsville, MD 21536
Hours & Season
8 a.m. to sunset.
Managed By
Maryland Park Service · 301-895-5453
Emergency
Call 911. Nearest hospital: Garrett Regional Medical Center, 251 N. 4th Street, Oakland (301-533-4000).
Get DirectionsTrail GuidePark Website

Know Before You Go

  • About 10 miles of multi-use trails for hiking and mountain biking, groomed and tracked for cross-country skiing when there’s enough snow.
  • Snowshoers are welcome but should stay off the ski tracks.
  • No cell service in the park. Download a map before you go.
  • A small lake for fishing, swimming and paddling.
  • Leave No Trace. Pack out what you pack in, stay on the trail, and if you're leaving a track, turn back.

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Visitor details checked by Deep Creek Times in October 2026. Fees and hours can change; confirm with the managing agency.

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