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USA Maryland Savage River State Forest

Facilities and Activities:
Day-UseFishingyes
 Huntingyes
 Hiking Trail, milesyes
 Picnickingyes


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 Casselman Bridge State Park
 New Germany State Park Dam
 Forbes State Forest
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 Dans Mountain State Park
 Ohiopyle State Park
 Swallow Falls State Park
 Mount Nebo State Forest And Game Preserve
 Swallow Falls State Forest
 Herrington Manor State Park


State Park Contact Information:
Savage River State Forest
Grantsville, 21536

Adopt-A-Park Contacts:
Yogi's Helper: volunteer positions open
Nature Programs: volunteer positions open
Photography: volunteer positions open
Area Accommodations

State Park Overview:
Savage River State Forest, at 52,812 acres, is the largest facility in the state forest and park system. It preserves a strategic watershed in Garrett County. Trail maps are available at the park office, for all trails, including the 10 miles of cross country ski trails. The forest is classified as a northern hardwood forest. About 2,700 acres of the forest has been designated as Big Savage Wildland. This is a Maryland State Forest. For full information go to the official webpage. (Link on the right side)
Reviews By Park Visitors:
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the best place i ever camped in my life. we drive 4 hours to get there.its like your alone in the forest.not packed in like sadins loe it skip kyle youngstown ohio

(name not given)  26-Jul-2008

Camping:
52 primitive roadside sites are available. Self register for these sites at the Headquarters Office or at self-registration sites on the forest. You must register for the campsite within the first hour of occupancy. Campsites are limited to no more than 6 people per site, and no more than two camping units (tent , dining canopy, pop up, RV, or combination thereof) and two vehicles per site. All of your equipment and vehicles must fit within the designated campsite pad and driveway. If your party/ equipment exceeds this amount you will need to register for/ occupy two sites. Leave No Trace standards apply to all campsites as we try to accommodate use while minimizing our impact on the soils and vegetation in these areas.

Backpack camping is also permitted throughout the forest. Self register for these sites at the Headquarters Office or at self-registration sites on the forest, by filling out an envelope, enclosing the appropriate payment ($10/ night/ site) and enclosing a trip itinerary and the names of the people in your party. The same restrictions apply as listed above in terms of numbers of people and tents per site. Campfires are permitted in most areas of the forest. However, Wildland regulations prohibit the use of campfires in these 12,000 primitive acres of the forest for safety issues and to minimize impact of these fragile and sensitive areas. Be sure to check area maps for Wildland boundaries so that if you are backpack camping in a Wildlands area you are not building campfires. Again Leave No Trace guidelines apply to backpack camping as well.

Area Accommodations
Cottages and Cabins
Pennsylvania Vacation Home with Views - New Paris, PA
This beautiful 3 year new vacation home in Bedford County, with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths, rests on 8.4 acres and is part of a gated rural community that backs up to Gallitzin State Forest.
Web Site: http://www.pennsylvaniaviews.com
The Country Willow House - Bedford, PA
We invite you to be our guests for a relaxing stay where the atmosphere is homey, romantic, and welcoming. We hope you will feel at home at The Country Willow House! Situated on a peaceful and secluded property just minutes from historic downtown Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Web Site: http://www.countrywillowhouse.com

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Related Links:
Area Campgrounds
Posey Corner Campground
132 Middlecreek Rd
Rockwood, PA
(814) 926-2040


Lost Mountain Campground
195 Lost Mountain LN
Rockwood, PA
(814) 352-7310


Scottyland Camping Resort Ctr
1618 Barron Church Rd
Rockwood, PA
(814) 926-3149


Area Fishing Related Businesses
Nicklow's Wholesale Live Bait
7315 National Pike
Addison, PA
(814) 395-3931


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