Garrett County
New Germany State Park
349 Headquarters Lane
Grantsville MD 21536
Contact: 301-895-5453
E-mail New Germany State Park
Hours: 8 a.m. to Sunset
New Germany State Park’s visitors frequently call it a “best kept secret.” This mountain gem is nestled between the 2,900 ft. Big Savage Mountain to the east and the eastern Continental Divide along Meadow Mountain to the west. New Germany has diverse forests with ten miles of multi-use trails and a small lake suitable for fishing, swimming, and paddling. There is no cell phone service at New Germany State Park. An emergency phone (911 ONLY) is available inside the Lake House at 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, Maryland. A pay phone is also available at 474 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, Maryland (across the road from New Germany Lake).
Park Events
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Junior Ranger "Park Pals" Every Thursday, July 11 - August 8 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the Lake House New Germany State Park will host Junior Ranger "Park Pals", a free program designed for children ages 5-7, every Thursday from July 11 through August 8. Each week will feature a nature-themed program, such as identifying mammals, searching for amphibians and reptiles, fishing, growing mushrooms, and arts and crafts. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian. The programs are free (supported by the Friends of New Germany State Park), but donations are welcome. Registration is required for each weekly program and space is limited. To register, please email
noah.manges@maryland.gov. |
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