Along the Youghiogheny River in western Maryland's Garrett County, this natural environmental area provides basic camping access where the wild and scenic river corridor meets forested terrain. The campground allows pets and sits roughly four miles southeast of Swanton, accessible via rural roads that wind through the Appalachian foothills.
Campers can explore nearby established options including Deep Creek Lake State Park Campground or find additional places to camp around Swanton for those seeking more developed facilities. This site works best for campers comfortable with minimal amenities who want river access and pet-friendly policies.
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Location
Public CampgroundYoughiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area is located in Maryland
Coordinates
39.50194416 N
79.285833 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Pets
Drive Time
- 47 min from Morgantown, WV
- 1 hr 14 min from Johnstown, PA
- 1 hr 52 min from Pittsburgh, PA
- 1 hr 56 min from Winchester, VA
