Cross-Country Ski Report (Updated 1/6​/25):
New Germany has about 5 inches of fresh snow over a packed base. A ​Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday, with total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches, with amounts of 20 inches possible in isolated locations. Ski rentals will be available at the Ranger Station from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Equipment must be returned by 5 p.m.).​

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1-888-432-2267​

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 frequentl​y call it a “best kept secret.” This mountain gem is nestled between the 2,900 ft. Big Sa​vage 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 insi​de 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).​

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​Skiing comes to the “Maryland Alps” in 1940

​ Newspaper reporters in the 1940s and 1950s called this area “The Maryland Alps,” the place where winter was king - “Maryland’s first genuine winter sports area.” Can you identify this place? Here are a few more clues: “The first ski event south of the Mason and Dixon Line” occurred here in 1941. In the 1950s, this locale was called Maryland’s skiing mecca.” Give up? These accolades refer to present day New Germany State Park and Savage River State Forest, where in 1940, recreational skiing was as new and fresh as the first snowfall of that winter.​