| Situated at the mouth of the Savage River Reservoir, the park is 16 miles from exit 24 of Interstate 68.
The park is actually surrounded by the acreage of Savage River State Forest & so visitors to the area have an even wider array of recreational opportunities with the facilities at all of these public land sites in Western Maryland. With a boat launch, Big Run is a popular base camp for outdoor-lovers intent on fishing, camping, hiking or hunting. Big Run is the trailhead for a 6-mile hiking trail, known as Monroe Run. There is a rental picnic pavilion which can accommodate 100 people available by reservation. With 300 acres in Garrett County, Big Run State Park offers rustic camping opportunities with 30 unimproved campsites & a youth group camping area.
FEATURES:
Campsites, fishing, flat H2O canoeing, hiking trail, historic interest, picnic, shelters. Boat launch ramps are nearby along Savage River Road for the Savage River Reservoir.
Pet information: Pets are allowed anywhere in the park as long as they are on a leash.
Big Run State Park offers handicapped access to campsites & composting toilets. |
Campground: Big Run State Park in Grantsville Maryland *