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Savage River State Forest, MD

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Savage River State Forest is approximately 55,000 acres situated in northeastern Garrett County in Western Maryland. It is a hardwood forest dominated...[more]
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Big Run Area
Campsite Non-Electric
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
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20
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
Campsite Non-Electric
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
Campsite Non-Electric
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6
20
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6
40
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6
40
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6
30
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6
20
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6
20
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6
20
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Big Run Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6
40
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
St. John's Rock Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6 Accessible site
40
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
St. John's Rock Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6 Accessible site
40
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
St. John's Rock Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6 Accessible site
40
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
St. John's Rock Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6 Accessible site
40
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
St. John's Rock Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6 Accessible site
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
St. John's Rock Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6 Accessible site
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
St. John's Rock Area
Campsite Non-Electric
6 Accessible site
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Description

Savage River State Forest is approximately 55,000 acres situated in northeastern Garrett County in Western Maryland. It is a hardwood forest dominated by oak species, sugar and red maple, black cherry, hickory and mixed Appalachian Hardwoods. Savage River State Forest visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, boat/canoeing, ORV trail riding, firewood cutting, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and primitive camping. Savage River also has a public shooting range which is open 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset. (Call office to check for occasional closures.) Many areas of the forest have been designated as State Wildlands, ensuring the preservation of unique natural resources.

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Wed Apr 01 2026 - Thu Apr 01 2027

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 365 Day(s) in advance.

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  • All Campsites: Year-round operations

  • 2027 Reservable Dates


  • All Campsites: Year-round operations
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    Facility Rates*
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    Site Type
    Nightly/Daily Rates
    Peak Season
    Jan 01 2026 -
    Dec 31 2028
    Campsite Non-Electric
    $10.00-$11.00

    *Displayed rates are base rates and do not reflect discounts, surcharges (holiday/weekend/residency) or incremental charges, such as pet fees.

    Prices are subject to change without notice, and all transaction fees, penalties, and donations are non-refundable.

    Getting There
    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    39.6008, -79.17332
    39°36'3"N, 79°10'24"W

    Directions to Savage River State Forest - Big Run Campground

    Driving Directions:

    Located off Big Run Road, south of New Germany Road

    FROM THE WEST: take I-68 E, take exit 22 for US-219 N toward Meyersdale PA, turn right onto US-219 S/Chestnut Ridge Rd, 2.7 miles turn left onto New Germany Rd, 5.1 miles turn left onto Big Run Rd.


    FROM THE EAST: take I-68 W, take exit 22 for US-219 N toward Meyersdale PA, turn left onto US-219 S/Chestnut Ridge Rd, 2.7 miles turn left onto New Germany Rd, 5.1 miles turn left onto Big Run Rd.


    GPS Coordinates: 39.60079857341948, -79.17331897320814


    Directions to Savage River State Forest - St. John's Rock Campground

    Driving Directions:

    FROM THE WEST: take I-68E, take exit 29 and bear to the right onto Beall School Road, follow Beall School Road approximately 1 mile to the intersection with Old Frostburg Road, turn left to stay on Beall School Road which turns into St. John's Rock Road, follow St. John's Rock Road approximately 1 mile to the ORV trail entrance.


    FROM THE EAST: take I-68W, take exit 29 and bear left onto Beall School Road, follow Beall School Road approximately 1 mile to the intersection with Old Frostburg Road, turn left to stay on Beall School Road which turns into St. John's Rock Road, follow St. John's Rock Road approximately 1 mile to the ORV trail entrance.


    GPS Coordinates: 39.663009, -78.975161

    Contact Information
    Mailing Address:
    Savage River State Forest
    127 Headquarters Lane
    Grantsville  MD  21536
    Phone Number:
    Information:  3018955759
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