Big Run State Park - Swanton, Maryland - State/Provincial Parks on Waymarking.com

Big Run State Park is a 300-acre state park in Garrett County, Maryland. The park is surrounded by Savage River State Forest, and rests at the mouth of the Savage River Reservoir. The park is accessible on New Germany Road from Interstate 68, Exit 24.

Big Run State Park contains a unique ecosystem consisting of diverse animals and plants. Different assortments of flowering plants and trees are admired throughout the seasons. Varieties of bird species and mammals are seen within the forested areas and fresh water fishes are spotted in rivers and creeks. The Savage River Reservoir is home to native brook trout and other lake dwellers.

Recreational activities in the park include boating, fishing, picknicking and camping. Trails through Savage River State Forest, such as The Monroe Trail, are accessible within Big Run.

Big Run State Park offers 29 primitive style campsites year round, each containing a picnic bench and a fire ring. Campsites 60 – 75 are wooded with stone dust camping pads, while campsites 78-90 are in an open grassy field. Big Run State Park also offers two group campsites, the Monroe Run pavilion and the youth group campsite. The Monroe Run Pavilion is a shelter that can accommodate up to 25 people and has three campsites attached to it. The pavilion is available by rental year round. The youth group campsite has a fire ring, picnic table, a central camping pad and a parking area along the road. This site can accommodate up to 40 youths and adults and is available by reservation. Picnic tables are available on a first come first serve basis. They are located in the park's day use area along Big Run Road at the Savage River Road intersection

Big Run State Park is located on the north end of the Savage River Reservoir. The Reservoir is a popular location for non-motorized boating and fishing. At Big Run State Park there is a boat ramp between campsites 83 and 84. Only electric and non-motorized boats are permitted in the Reservoir. Fishing is allowed throughout the year except for a lake closure during the spring when trout stocking begins. A non-tidal fishing license is required. Fisherman may find walleye, largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, bluegill, suckers and trout

The Monroe Trail is accessible through Big Run State Park and is strictly for hiking.

Park Type: Day Use, Overnight Activities: Camping Picnicking Hiking Group Camping Boating Fishing Link to Park: [Web Link] Park Fees: Not listed Background: Not listed Date Established?: Not listed Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed

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