$18 - $117 / night

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New Germany State Park Campground

12 Reviews

About

State Park

New Germany State Park Campground, nestled in the scenic mountains near Grantsville, MD, is a gem for those looking to escape into nature. This place has it all: towering ancient hemlocks, a serene lake, and historic buildings that give it a unique charm. The campground operates year-round, so whether you're into summer hikes or winter snowshoeing, there's always something to do.

The campsites are well-spaced, offering a decent amount of privacy. You can choose from tent sites, RV spots, or even cozy cabins. The cabins, in particular, get a lot of love from visitors for their historic appeal. The park is pet-friendly, but note that pets are only allowed in the Hemlock loop, which is more suited for tent camping.

Amenities here are top-notch. Clean restrooms and hot showers are a big plus, and there's even a sanitary dump station for RVs. If you need supplies, there's a small market on-site. For those who enjoy a good campfire, firewood is available, and yes, you can enjoy a drink as alcohol is allowed.

The lake is a highlight, perfect for swimming, paddling, and fishing. Trails are meticulously maintained, making them ideal for hiking, running, or biking. In winter, the park transforms into a wonderland with opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, with rentals available on-site.

One thing to keep in mind: there's no cell service here. So, if you're looking to disconnect and truly immerse yourself in nature, this is the spot. Plus, there's a pay phone if you need to make a call.

Overall, New Germany State Park Campground offers a peaceful retreat with plenty of activities to keep you busy. Whether you're here for a weekend or an extended stay, you'll find it hard to leave this beautiful slice of Maryland.

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Location

New Germany State Park Campground is located in Maryland

Directions

From Baltimore: West on I-70 to Hancock. Pick up I-68 and travel through Cumberland, Maryland. Continue west to Exit 22. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp onto Chestnut Ridge Road. Pass Comfort Inn and follow Chestnut Ridge Road for three miles to New Germany Road. Turn left and travel two miles to the New Germany State Park entrance on left. Park headquarters office is on the right before entering the park. Travel time about three hours.

Address

349 Headquarters Lane
Grantsville, MD 21536

Coordinates

39.63100098 N
79.129 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

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WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites

$18 - $117

/ night

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Sabrina B.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 24, 2023

Beautiful and always well kept.

Hiking is amazing at New Germany. Sites are well spaced and restrooms are clean everyday. Nice events for visitors by park rangers and volunteers.

Site30

Month of VisitSeptember

Sean M.

Legend

Reviewed Jan. 6, 2022

Small Park, Big Personality

I stay in MD State Parks many nights a year, and I probably have the most nights spent in New Germany. It feels like another world. Towering ancient hemlocks, a lake, historic buildings, and miles of meticulously maintained trails. In the summer come to hike, fish, and swim in the lake. Winter offers snowshoeing and cross country skiing (rentals on site). There is even a huge round fireplace to warm yourself up in the lodge. Camp sites are small, and the road is tight, but they aren’t packed in close together. No hookups, but bathrooms are adequate and clean. If you are a cabin person the selection here is incredible. The historic cabins are the star of the show. Also, come for zero cell service (there is a pay phone!). Do not skip over this park for your next adventure.

Month of VisitJanuary

Nathan S.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 8, 2021

Hidden Gem

We absolutely love this campground! It's well kept, low key and super relaxing. The small park has plenty to offer with the lake (swimming, paddling and fishing) and trails (hiking, running and biking). We come here a couple of times per year! Bathhouse is extremely clean with great water pressure. Only downside...only a spigot to wash dishes.

Site17

Month of VisitOctober

Bill G.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2021

A crowded car camping experience

New Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops. The Hemlock loop- the only loop that allows pets, is smaller and is mostly made for tent camping, though one site has electricity, but only big enough for a teardrop camper. There is a bathroom with a hot shower. The problems with the Hemlock loop is the proximity to the other campers. Our neighbors were loud, their kids were louder and their dog was ear- splitting loud. The tent pads are varied in size with sites 52, 53 and 57 being just big enough for a large tent and not much else. Every site has a large picnic table ( that is impressively hard to move) and a fire ring. Some sites are not very level, not not as much that your rolling out of bed in your sleep. There is water, but just at the bathroom area. This makes sense since the loop itself is very small. Deer are dense in these parts, and bears frequent the area. Summer temps usually do not get as nice 85max most of the summer. There is also cross country skiing in the winter. Despite the smaller sites, the Hemlock loop is frequently full, as is the non pet loop, which can accommodate larger tents and RV’s., but no pets.

Site53

Month of VisitAugust

MeLinda W.

Guide

Reviewed Feb. 8, 2021

Very busy

Nice destination spot if you have children. A great swim area where mom can relax while kids play. Campground well maintained. Great showers. Very high traffic during the summer.

Mark K.

Traveler

Reviewed Jan. 4, 2021

Small campground suitable for family car camping

New Germany State Park is a pleasant location with a small lake for swimming and kayaking, as well as numerous trails in the wooded mountains of western Maryland. Supplies are available in Frostburg and Accident, and there are even restaurants available near Deep Creek Lake. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed a long weekend and found it conducive to relaxing and discussing his future plans.

Month of VisitSeptember

Sean M.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 27, 2020

Beautiful!

It’s a small park nestled in a little pristine valley that feels like you are in another world! You are surrounded by old growth hemlock, miles of trails, and a good lake. The views alone are worth the trip!

Bill G.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 15, 2020

A cool gem in the mountains

I’ve only camped at NGSP once, but is very familiar with the park itself. The camp sites are varied. The website has the camp pad measurements, but I believe they are over stated. There are two loops- one pet friendly, one not. The larger ( not pet friendly) loop is nearer the lake. Some of the sites are close together, some are not as large as they are made out to be on the reservation site. The best sites are 11, 12, 24, 26, 38, 39. They offer the most in shade. 11,12,38, and 39 offer a bit more privacy as well. There is one bathroom that offers warm showers. If you’re camping at sites 14-26, the walk may seem a bit long to use the john. The park has about 15 or so miles of trails. The trails are easy to medium and are open to cross country skiing in the winter months. The lake has a small beach and the water is always cool. We noticed fewer ranger patrols than in other state parks, but we stayed near the beginning of camping season and I don’t know if that was a factor. The ranger station at this time was closed due to COVID. There is NO cell coverage, so bring your conversation starters or a book. Nearby is a few small restaurants, and a small convenience store, but the closest market is in Frostburg. (The local Sav-a-Lot has closed) Also nearby is Savage State Forest with ample trails, ORV access, and fishing, Forbes State Forest (PA), Deep Creek Lake, Swallow Falls, Herrington Manor, Garrett State Forest, Potomac State Forest, and the brand new Wolf’s Den State Park all with their own trails and varied amenities. Kudos to the park for sereneness, but man, that late night long walk to the bathroom sucks.

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Jillian K.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2019

Great family camping

Trails are very nicely kept and clear with maps at every intersection so getting lost is very unlikely. There’s areas for swimming and fishing and you can do non-motorized boating like kayaks and such. There’s also a lodge that has a gift shop and snack bar and areas to charge phones and they also have WiFi. A bath/shower house is provided for every site loop, including their pet loop. For kids they have a small jungle gym and critter center. Overall a very nice family camping area.

Michele F.

Scout

Reviewed Nov. 3, 2018

Beautiful!

I have lived in Maryland my whole life and just recently experienced the beauty of New Germany State Park. The park is full of very tall pine trees. The campground is well maintained and the Rangers were very friendly. The sites are well maintained although some are close together with not a lot of privacy thus the 4 star rating. I stayed at site 28 which was backed by a large wooded area. It was however a hike to the bathhouse. The bathhouse was fine, clean enough but could have used a bit of an update. I did not use the shower so I can't tell you what it was like. The weather was crazy the one night I stayed! Thunderstorms turned to ice turned to snow which made the area even more beautiful!

Sitesite 28

Month of VisitNovember

Angie R.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018

Less known western Maryland lake

We loved this campground. It was quieter than Deep Creek with shaded good sized camp sites in the Hemlock loop where pets are allowed. The small lake was perfect for swimming, and the hikes around the campground were beautiful. The bathrooms were always cleaned and the staff was super friendly! Overall a very good experience.

SiteHemlock loop

Month of VisitAugust

Jen V.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 14, 2017

Gorgeous park; truly "unplugged" experience

Site was very large and private, surrounded by beautiful forest. Plenty of room for our pup, TV, pop-up gazebo, and gear. Each site had a fire ring with grill grate, and a nice, large, composite picnic table. We were right in front of the bath house, which was convenient, but the light was pretty bright at night. We were also the closest site to the loop entrance, so we could hear some traffic along the main park road. Didn’t bother us too much, but I imagine it would have been pretty noisy if we’d been there during peak summer season. Camping loop overall was nice and quiet, though; we had two neighbors while we were there, and barely saw nor heard anything from either of them.

Simply put, this park is absolutely gorgeous. Easily the most beautiful MD State Park we’ve visited. Everything, from the forest, to trails, to lake, to Meadow Mountain, is a camper/outdoor enthusiast’s dream. The fall foliage made everything even more beautiful. Apparently, the park is very popular amongst cross-country skiers in the winter, especially since they have full-service cabins and a warming hut by the lake. I’m not into cold weather at all, but I imagine I would love to spend a day by the lake in the summer time. Said lake area also has a concession stand, boat rentals, swimming beach, rec hall, and nature center, but these were all closed since we were there out of season.

Bath house in our loop was old and small, but kept very clean. I never used the shower, as it was too cold, but it looked adequate. LOTS of spiders, which don’t really bother me, but definitely a nightmare for arachnophobes.

We drove through the two other, non-pet-friendly loops, which were also beautiful. Sites were spacious and private, just like in our loop, but with the addition of tall pines. Saw mostly tent campers, and a few small TTs. The roads were very narrow, with a decent incline, so not big-rig friendly.

Note that there is very little to no cell phone reception in the park, so combined with the lack of hookups, this is definitely an unplugged, “connect with nature” type of camping experience.

Overall, I absolutely loved this park, and can definitely see why it’s referred to as Maryland’s “hidden gem.” The only negative was the lack of hookups, as it got pretty cold at night, and our battery was unable to sustain the needs of our heater. It would have been fine if it had been just me and my husband, but I think it was just too cold for our small kids, especially with the wind and rain we encountered. I would love to return in the summer though, especially since the area doesn’t experience the same type of extreme humidity as the more central and eastern parts of Maryland. Highly recommended!

SiteHemlock (pet-friendly) loop, site 50

Month of VisitNovember

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at New Germany State Park Campground?

Camping at New Germany State Park Campground can cost between $18.49 and $116.75 depending on the site.

Does New Germany State Park Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, New Germany State Park Campground has water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at New Germany State Park Campground?

New Germany State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

Are fires allowed at New Germany State Park Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at New Germany State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does New Germany State Park Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, New Germany State Park Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at New Germany State Park Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.