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CABIN CLOSURE - update May 3, 2013:

Beginning July 15, 2013 thru December 31, 2013, some of the full service cabins (Cabins 1 thru 10) at New Germany State Park may be closed during these dates as a result of planned renovation projects. Interested persons can frequently check back to see if any cabin may have reopened once work is completed. For additional information, contact New Germany 301.895.5453.


2013 Reservation/Transaction Fees:

In addition to the park facility use fee, there is a nightly reservation/transaction fee. Internet reservations, the per night fee is $4.56. Call Center, the per night fee is $4.61. Walk-In transactions at the park, the per night fee is $4.51. Reservation/Transaction Fees are Non-Refundable.


Cancellation Fee Policy Change-Effective May 1, 2013:

To better serve our Maryland Park Service customers, we are changing our cancellation policy to a reservation cancellation service charge of $6 per reservation; except for Assateague Island State Park, which will remain at $6 per night.


NEW GERMANY STATE PARK, MD

Status: Open year round.   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Tue May 20 2014   Later Dates

Description

New Germany State Park is one of Maryland's best kept secrets. The park offers forests with ten miles of multi-use trails and a small lake suitable for fishing, swimming, and non-motorized boating. This Western Maryland gem is ideal for families and individuals looking to escape from the busy pace of life in cities and suburbs. Paddle on the 13-acre lake, hike through dense hemlock forest, or picnic on a lakeside table. The park's full-service cabins offer a comfortable alternative to outdoor camping.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Biking
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boat Rental
  • Campstore
  • Comfort Station
  • Concession
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Information Center
  • Interpretive Walks, Self
  • Nature Center
  • Park Headquarters
  • Parking
  • Pay Phone
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Ranger Station
  • Showers
  • Snack Bar
  • Swimming

Alerts and Important Information

Moon bounces and amplified music are not permitted.

There are no electric or water hook ups in the New Germany State Park Campground

ALCOHOL POLICY:

The consumption or possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage will be prohibited in all state park areas with the exception of interior areas of full-service cabins and motorhomes.

Alcohol permits will only be issued through a reservation for a designated shelter, or other approved facility. A $35 non-refundable fee will be charged for each alcohol permit. Permits may be revoked for cause by Park Manager, their designee or a Natural Resources Police Officer.

Internet shelter reservations requiring an alcohol permit will need to contact the Call Center at 1-888-432-2267, Mon-Fri, 8 am - 8 pm to make your reservation.

For additional alcohol policy information, visit our web site at:
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/alcoholfaq.asp

ATTENTION CABIN RESERVATIONS: PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AT THE PARK, CONTACT THE PARK AT 301-895-5453 (8:30 AM - 4 PM) TO RECEIVE THE ACCESS CODE TO THE CABIN.

PETS ALLOWED on trails year-round(except ski season); day-use area & lake (except for sandy portion of swimming beach area) after Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend.

Notes

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Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.63333, -79.12139
39°38'0"N, 79°7'17"W

FROM BALTIMORE, DRIVE WEST ON I-70 TO HANCOCK. AT HANCOCK, TAKE I-68 TOWARDS CUMBERLAND AND CONTINUE ON I-68 WEST TO EXIT 22. TAKE A LEFT ONTO CHESTNUT RIDGE RD. AT INTERSECTION, TAKE A LEFT ONTO NEW GERMANY ROAD. TRAVEL 2 MILES TO NEW GERMANY STATE PARK.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

NEW GERMANY STATE PARK
349 HEADQUARTERS LANE
GRANTSVILLE MD 21536

Phone Number:

Information: 3018955453