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Savage Highlands State Park Opening Expected in Late 2026
Last Updated 2/24/2026 2:42pm
Maryland is gearing up to unveil its latest addition to the state's gorgeous public park system: Savage Highlands State Park. The area sits in the mountainous terrain of northwestern Maryland, in Garrett County, close to the Pennsylvania and West Virginia lines. It's an easy 2.5-hour drive from... see more
The main lodge at Savage River Lodge in Garrett County. Photo credit: Sarah Milbourne, Maryland DNR.
Board of Public Works Approves Western Maryland Property and Savage River Lodge Purchase to Expand Western Maryland State Park Amenities
Last Updated 9/11/2024 6:41pm
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore today presided over a meeting where the Board of Public Works approved the purchase of an exceptional 42-acre lodge property surrounded by Savage River State Forest in Garrett County. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources was approved to purchase the property... see more