Green Ridge State Forest
Green Ridge State Forest is a state forest of about 46,000 acres in eastern Allegany County, Maryland, along Green Ridge and Town Hill, according to Wikipedia. It suits visitors who want camping, hiking, biking, fishing, boating, or hunting in a large public forest. The one thing to check before you go is flood damage: the attraction record says Maryland DNR reported on 2026-10-15 that some roads and campsites may be closed after a recent flood, but the sources available do not say which ones or when the flood happened.
Should you go to Green Ridge State Forest today?
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Weather at Green Ridge State Forest, today
| Time | Sky | Temp | Wind | Rain |
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| 8 am | Sunny | 33°F | N 1 mph | 0% |
| 10 am | Sunny | 49°F | 0 mph | 0% |
| 12 pm | Sunny | 60°F | N 3 mph | 0% |
| 2 pm | Sunny | 65°F | N 5 mph | 0% |
| 4 pm | Sunny | 65°F | N 5 mph | 0% |
| 6 pm | Clear | 61°F | N 1 mph | 0% |
River right now
| Flow | 581 cfs, Mon 1:15 am |
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| Gage height | 2.78 ft, Mon 1:15 am |
Daylight
| Sunrise | 7:27 am |
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| Sunset | 6:29 pm |
| Question visitors ask | Which Green Ridge State Forest roads and campsites are open after the flood? |
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| County | Allegany County |
| Official site | dnr.maryland.gov |
Where is Green Ridge State Forest?
Green Ridge State Forest is in eastern Allegany County, Maryland, along Green Ridge and Town Hill. Wikipedia describes it as about 46,000 acres. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal runs along the Potomac River on the forest's southern boundary, and Interstate 68 is treated as its northern boundary.
The forest was established in 1931, according to Wikipedia.
What can you do at Green Ridge State Forest?
Wikipedia says camping, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating are permitted in Green Ridge State Forest. Hunting is also permitted and is the most common use of the forest.
The forest has scenic overlooks and quiet spots along the Potomac River. The right of way of the abandoned Western Maryland Railway runs through the forest, with tunnels (Stickpile and Kesslers) and several large bridges over the Potomac.
Green Ridge State Forest: questions visitors ask
Which Green Ridge State Forest roads and campsites are open after the flood?
The sources available for this guide do not list which roads or campsites are open or closed. The attraction record notes that Maryland DNR reported on 2026-10-15 that some roads and campsites may be closed after a recent flood, and the flood date is not stated. Check with Maryland DNR Forest Service before you go.
How big is Green Ridge State Forest?
Wikipedia gives the size as about 46,000 acres (186 km2). The attraction record lists 49,012 acres, which does not match Wikipedia, so check the Maryland DNR figure before you cite it.
What is Green Ridge State Forest used for most?
Wikipedia says hunting is the most common use of the forest. Camping, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating are also permitted.
Where is Green Ridge State Forest located?
The forest is in eastern Allegany County, Maryland, along Green Ridge and Town Hill. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal borders it to the south along the Potomac River, and Interstate 68 is its northern boundary.
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