GARRETT COUNTY STATE FORESTS PASSPORT TO NATURE

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Savage River State Forest

127 Headquarters Lane, Grantsville, Md. 301-895-5759 Savage River state forest is located in central and eastern Garrett County, south of U.S. 40. The largest forest in Maryland with more than 55,000 acres, Savage River State Forest provides year-round recreation opportunities, including hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, camping, backpacking, paddling, fishing, hunting and more. The forest also features a shooting range and several miles of off-road vehicle trails, including the NEW St. John’s Rock ORV Trail. This trail is the state’s first modern off-road vehicle trail, featuring technical trail spurs, single-track hare-scramble style trail sections, a full-size rock crawl area, and campsites designed to support off-road vehicle riders. Garrett State Forest

1431 Potomac Camp Road, Oakland, Md. 301-334-2038 Located five miles northwest of Oakland off U.S. 219, Garrett State Forest is considered the birthplace of forestry conservation in Maryland. In 1906, the Garrett brothers, John and Robert, donated 2,000 acres to the State of Maryland under the condition that a state forestry department be established to manage the area. This generous donation served as the foundation of Garrett State Forest and Maryland’s present public land system. Today, the forest consists of 8,000 acres with opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, camping, off-road vehicle trails and more. Potomac State Forest

1431 Potomac Camp Road, Oakland, Md. 301-334-2038 Potomac State Forest is located in southeastern Garrett County, off MD 135. This forest consists of 11,000 acres and provides several access points to the North Branch of the Potomac River. The forest provides opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, a 3-D archery range, and several miles of off-road vehicle trails. For more information, visit dnr.maryland.gov/forests/pages/mdforests.aspx

FRIENDLY REMINDERS

• Pets are allowed in Maryland state forests, but must be under control at all times. • Off-road vehicle use is restricted to designated trails, with an off-road vehicle permit. Permits are available online at the Department of Natural Resources COMPASS portal or from any DNR Regional Service Center.

Maryland’s working state forests are certified as sustainably managed by: Certified Sustainably Managed Forests

PASSPORT TO NATURE

The State Park & Trail Passport is available for purchase online or at any Maryland state park. The annual passport includes unlimited day-use admission to Maryland’s state parks and trails for up to 10 people in a single vehicle; unlimited boat launching at all state park facilities; and a 10-percent discount on all state-operated concession items and boat rentals. Passports are valid through Dec. 31. Cost is $75 for Maryland residents; $100 for out-of-state residents. Passports are available for purchase at shopdnr.com. Learn more at dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands.

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