Headquarters
Garrett County
Wolf Den Run State Park
1699 Upperman Road
Oakland, MD 21550
Hours:
- General (Non-motorized) Use: no reservation required open sunrise to sunset
- Motorized Use: permit required. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (April 1 – October 31) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (November 1- March 31)
Mailing address:
c/o Herrington Manor State Park
222 Herrington Lane
Oakland, MD 21550
Wolf Den Run State Park is a 2039 acre multi-use park that offers opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, birdwatching, hunting, and ORV riding. This park has an expanding network of trails offering access to the largest collection of ORV trails in Maryland. Protects areas of sensitive wetland ecosystems in the Huckleberry Rocks area as well as provides three miles of river access along the north branch of the Potomac river. It also protects and provides access to two cold water trout streams; Short Run, and the park’s namesake, Wolf Den Run.
The Wolf Den Run State Park Office is now open. Riders can stop in to register to ride or continue to use the reservations link. The office is located in the campground area at 1699 Upperman Road, Oakland, MD 21550. Office hours are 9 am to 3 pm daily. Park staff can be reached at 301-334-1272.
Once the form is received, park staff will contact you to collect payment (not required for PASSPORT holders) and supply the proof of reservation.
Plan to ride often?
Buy a Maryland state park pass for easy access to all Maryland state parks.
All vehicles must have a DNR ORV Sticker and/or MD Motor Vehicle Administration Registration to operate on State Lands. ORV stickers can be purchased online at:
https://mdoutdoors.maryland.gov/login or at the Wolf Den Run State Park Office.
Wolf Den Run Snowmobile Trails
Trails are fairly flat and wide. Trails are rocky with hidden hazards. Contact the park office for conditions 301-334-1272.
Snowmobiling Trail Information
Wolf Den Run State Park is Maryland’s premier multi-use motorized recreation area, offering rugged terrain, multiple trail zones, and more than 50 miles of designated riding routes for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. The park also supports limited snowmobile riding under winter conditions in a clearly defined area.The park riding area gates are open from 9 am to 4pm. Please call the park office at 301-334-1272 for snowmobiling conditions.
Riding Opportunities at Wolf Den Run
Huckleberry Rocks Area – Main Riding Loop (Approx. 4 Miles)
The Huckleberry Rocks Area features the park’s primary 4-mile main loop, a scenic, moderate-difficulty trail that winds through forest slopes, rocky sections, and historic corridors.
This loop is the only location within Wolf Den Run where snowmobiling is permitted during the winter season (when snowpack allows).
Visitors park at the main Huckleberry Rocks lot and access the snowmobile loop directly from that location.
Additional Motorized Riding Zones
Wolf Den Run also includes the North Hill and Potomac River Areas, offering a wide range of off-road experiences for ATVs, side-by-sides, and motorcycles. These zones are open for traditional ORV riding but do not support snowmobile access.
Snowmobiling at Wolf Den Run State Park
Where Snowmobiling Is Allowed
Snowmobiles are permitted only in the Huckleberry Rocks Area on the 4-mile main loop.
Riders must stage from the Huckleberry Rocks main parking area
Snowmobiling is limited to the main loop only
Off-loop or cross-country snowmobiling is not allowed anywhere else in the park
How to Obtain a Snowmobile Permit
Permits can be obtained in two ways:
1. Remote Application (Email or Fax)
Complete the Snowmobile Registration Application:
https://dnr.maryland.gov/Documents/LRS-Off-Road-Registration.pdf
Submit the form by email or fax to a Maryland DNR Service Center listed on the application.
If paying by credit card, you may also include the credit card authorization form:
https://dnr.maryland.gov/Documents/Credit-Card-Authorization-Slip-(G-13).pdf
A staff member will contact you if additional information or confirmation is required.
2. In-Person Pickup – Western Region Locations
Snowmobile permits may be purchased at:
Deep Creek Lake State Park
New Germany State Park
Herrington Manor State Park
Savage River State Forest Headquarters
These locations provide convenient options for riders accessing trail systems throughout Garrett County.
Past Decal Holders
Log into your existing MDOutdoors (formerly COMPASS) account and open your vehicle list; then select your current Offroad vehicle (snowmobile, ATV, UTV) and click renew. The $10 decal will be added to your cart and mailed to you in the near future after payment is fulfilled. Keep your receipt or digital image of the page as proof of purchase.
Winter Operations
Snowmobile access is dependent on sufficient, safe snow conditions. Trail openings or temporary closures may occur based on weather, safety, or resource protection needs.
Nearby Snowmobiling Destinations
In addition to Wolf Den Run’s Huckleberry Rocks snowmobile loop, riders may also enjoy nearby snowmobile opportunities on public lands:
Deep Creek Lake State Park – Primary staging area for the Deep Creek Lake Snowmobile Trail
Deep Creek Lake NRMA – Hosts the designated Deep Creek Lake Snowmobile Trail
Potomac–Garrett State Forest – Seasonal snowmobile trails
Savage River State Forest – Additional designated winter riding opportunities
Know Before You Go
Snowmobiling is allowed only on the Huckleberry Rocks 4-mile loop
Snowmobile permit (decal) is required
Reservation required for all motorized riding
Stay on designated trails
Seasonal hours apply
Physical Locations:
Open For Motorized, with prior reservation, and General Use:
- Huckleberry Rocks Area
890 North Hill Road
Kitzmiller, MD 21538
301-334-1272 (office)
301-616-3619 (field) - North Hill Area
3443 North Hill Road
Kitzmiller, MD. 21538
301-334-1272 (office)
301-616-3619 (field) - Potomac River Area
1400 Shallmar Road
Kitzmiller, MD. 21538
301-334-1272 (office)
301-616-3619(field) - Wolf Den Run Campground
1699 Upperman Road
Oakland, MD 21550
301-334-1272 (office)
301-616-3619 (field) No motorized use allowed during the annual deer firearms season (two weeks beginning the first Saturday after Thanksgiving). The park remains open for walk-in hunting and non-motorized use.
The property comprises three distinct parcels, including approximately three miles of frontage on the Potomac River’s North Branch, three brook trout streams, 1,700 acres of mixed forest, and unique rocky bluffs rising 900 feet above the Potomac River. All three parcels include areas of rugged, mountainous terrain with numerous ephemeral streams, meadows, small tributaries, and wetlands.
Historically, all of the parcels were mined for coal, and evidence of the former mining activity is evident in the bench-cut terrain that characterizes various parts of each tract, providing a variety of challenging trails for hiking or riding. Recreational opportunities now include Off-Road-Vehicle (ORV) riding, hiking and biking trails in the
Huckleberry Rocks, North Hill and Potomac River areas.
