New Germany State Park
New Germany State Park is a 508-acre Maryland state park near Grantsville in Garrett County, run by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. It offers a 13-acre lake for fishing, swimming and non-gas boating, about 10 miles of trails, and cabins, campsites and picnic areas. The one thing to know: according to DNR information recorded on 2026-10-15, water and treatment plant work runs from 2026 to 2027, and cabins, campsites and pavilions close for periods, so check before you go.
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Weather at New Germany State Park, today
| Time | Sky | Temp | Wind | Rain |
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| 8 am | Sunny | 37°F | 0 mph | 0% |
| 10 am | Sunny | 50°F | 0 mph | 0% |
| 12 pm | Sunny | 58°F | NE 1 mph | 0% |
| 2 pm | Sunny | 62°F | NE 5 mph | 0% |
| 4 pm | Sunny | 61°F | NE 3 mph | 0% |
| 6 pm | Clear | 57°F | N 2 mph | 0% |
Daylight
| Sunrise | 7:30 am |
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| Sunset | 6:32 pm |
| Question visitors ask | Are the cabins at New Germany State Park open? |
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| County | Garrett County |
| Official site | dnr.maryland.gov |
Where is New Germany State Park and how do you get there?
New Germany State Park is in Garrett County, Maryland, near the town of Grantsville. It covers 508 acres next to the Savage River State Forest.
The sources used for this guide do not include driving directions or parking details for New Germany State Park. Check before you go with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Are the cabins open at New Germany State Park?
Cabins are one of the park's overnight amenities. According to the attraction record, checked against Maryland DNR information on 2026-10-15, water and treatment plant work at New Germany State Park is scheduled for 2026 to 2027. During that work, cabins, campsites and pavilions close for periods.
The sources do not say which cabins are closed on a given date, so check before you go with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
What are the hours and admission at New Germany State Park?
The attraction record lists the park's hours as 8 a.m. to sunset. The record does not give a date for this listing. The record also does not list an entry fee for New Germany State Park.
Check before you go for current hours and any fees, since the park's season is not published on its page.
What are the fishing and trout rules at New Germany State Park?
The park's 13-acre lake offers fishing. The lake is stocked with trout in the spring, and a trout stamp is required to possess trout.
Check before you go for current fishing rules, since the sources do not give full licensing details.
When is the best time to visit New Germany State Park?
Nature programs and kayak rentals are offered at New Germany State Park in summer. Cross-country skis and snowshoes are available for rent in winter, and the park's trails are used for cross-country skiing.
The attraction record says the park's season is not published on its page, so check before you go, especially because of the 2026 to 2027 construction.
New Germany State Park: questions visitors ask
Are the cabins at New Germany State Park open?
According to the attraction record, checked against Maryland DNR information on 2026-10-15, cabins, campsites and pavilions at New Germany State Park close for periods during water and treatment plant work scheduled for 2026 to 2027. The sources do not say which cabins are open, so check before you go.
What are the hours at New Germany State Park?
The attraction record lists the hours as 8 a.m. to sunset. The record does not give a date for this listing, so check before you go.
Is there a lake for fishing or boating at New Germany State Park?
The park has a 13-acre lake that offers fishing and swimming. It also has a boat launch for canoeing and non-gas-powered boating.
Do you need a trout stamp to fish at New Germany State Park?
A trout stamp is required to possess trout at New Germany State Park. The lake is stocked with trout in the spring.
Can you rent kayaks or snowshoes at New Germany State Park?
Kayak rentals are offered in summer. Cross-country skis and snowshoes are available for rent in winter. Check before you go to confirm current rental availability.
What trails does New Germany State Park have?
The park has about 10 miles of trails used for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. The sources do not list trail names or closures.
Is there an entry fee at New Germany State Park?
The attraction record does not list an admission fee for New Germany State Park. Check before you go with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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