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COMMUNITY PROFILE: STATE PARKS
AN OASIS OF PEACE:
Our State Parks, Forests and Lakes
Monroe Run Vista Overlook, Savage River State Forest
Deep Creek Lake State Park
301.387.5563
The park, which encompasses more than 1,818 acres, is conveniently located 3 miles southeast of McHenry, on the lake’s east side. Its day-use area includes two guarded swimming beaches and 1 mile of lakefront access. A boat launch area is open 24 hours a day (weather permitting). Traveling with children? Don’t miss the Discovery
Camping
Pets are welcome at some state park campgrounds. Times of operation and service charges can vary at different parks. Please call state parks directly for more information. Tent and RV camping is available at Bumble Bee RV Park & Campground (bumblebeervparkandcampground. com) and RV Camping is also available at
Double G RV Park (doublegrvpark.com). More information is at dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/campinginfo.aspx.
MARYLAND STATE PARKS
Big Run State Park
301.895.5453
The park’s location at the mouth of
the Savage River Reservoir — 16 miles from exit 24 off I-68 — makes it a great destination for fishing and boating. Twenty-nine family campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and a group site for up to 25 people can be reserved by calling 1.888.432.2267.
Casselman River
Bridge State Park 301.895.5453
The 80-foot, single-span bridge sits at the heart of a four-acre parcel east of Grantsville on U.S. Route 40. It was the longest bridge of its kind in the world when it was first built in 1813. Today, it’s a popular spot for fly-fishers and photographers.
Center, where hands-on exhibits teach visitors about the flora, fauna and heritage of Western Maryland. Hunting, fishing and camping are also permitted at the state park (in season).
Herrington Manor State Park
301.334.9180
Four miles north of Oakland, this state park features a 53-acre lake that makes it a great
Bumble Bee RV Park & Campground
PHOTO COURTESY OF BUMBLE BEE RV PARK & CAMPGROUND
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PHOTO BY SARAH DUCK