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Heritage Area At a Glance
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Forests & Parks
Potomac-Garrett State Forest
Mountain forests, streams and valleys make up the 7,400 acres in Garrett State Forest.Mountain forests, streams and valleys make up the 7,400 acres in Garrett State Forest.
Swallow Falls State Park
This mountainous park contains some of Maryland's most breathtaking scenery. Swallow Falls State Park stretches 257 acres and is located about six miles north of Oakland.This mountainous park contains some of Maryland's most breathtaking scenery. Swallow Falls State Park stretches 257 acres and is located about six miles north of Oakland.
Herrington Manor State Park
Situated in the middle of Garrett State Forest, the park features a 53-acre lake and many wooded trails.Situated in the middle of Garrett State Forest, the park features a 53-acre lake and many wooded trails.
Deep Creek Lake State Park
Encompassing over 1,818 acres, Deep Creek Lake State Park offers camping, swimming, picnicking, boat launching, interpretive programs, hiking, and a variety of recreational opportunities in the resortEncompassing over 1,818 acres, Deep Creek Lake State Park offers camping, swimming, picnicking, boat launching, interpretive programs, hiking, and a variety of recreational opportunities in the resort
Savage River State Forest
This is the largest of Maryland's State Forests and contains over 53,000 acres of forestland, streams and wildlife habitat for your enjoyment. The forest offers camping, hiking, sightseeing, fishing,This is the largest of Maryland's State Forests and contains over 53,000 acres of forestland, streams and wildlife habitat for your enjoyment. The forest offers camping, hiking, sightseeing, fishing,
New Germany State Park
New Germany State Park's 455 acres include trails for hiking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter lead through Western Maryland's beautiful forestlands.New Germany State Park's 455 acres include trails for hiking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter lead through Western Maryland's beautiful forestlands.
Casselman River Bridge State Park
Spanning four acres and located in Garrett County, Casselman River Bridge State Park is east of Grantsville on U.S. Route 40.Spanning four acres and located in Garrett County, Casselman River Bridge State Park is east of Grantsville on U.S. Route 40.