Allegany · Garrett
New Germany State Park
Garrett · Maryland Department of Natural Resources
The practical details.
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- Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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About New Germany State Park
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). Snowmobile riding is not permitted within New Germany State Park; however, the park is a convenient location for visitors to obtain Maryland Snowmobile Permits (Decals) before accessing nearby trail systems on state lands. Deep Creek Lake State Park – Main staging area and access point for the Deep Creek Lake Snowmobile Trail Visitors should consult each area’s webpage for current trail conditions, maps, and seasonal guidelines.
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- Maryland state park directory · Oct 15, 2026
- Maryland DNR lands · Oct 15, 2026
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