New Germany State Park’s visitors frequently call it a “best kept secret.” This mountain gem is nestled between the 2,900 ft. Big Savage Mountain to the east and the eastern Continental Divide along Meadow Mountain to the west. Named by early settlers due to its resemblance to their homeland, New Germany has diverse forests with ten miles of multi-use trails and a small lake suitable for fishing, swimming, and non-motorized boating. This park is ideal for families and individuals looking to “unplug” from a tech-reliant society and escape from the busy pace of life in cities and suburbs.

Savage River State Forest, at over 54,000 acres, is the largest facility in the state forest system. It preserves a strategic watershed in Garrett County. Trail maps are available at the forest office, for all trails, including the 10 miles of cross country ski trails. The forest is classified as a mixed hardwood forest. More than 11,000 acres of the forest has been designated as Wildlands. Biking trails, boat launch, cross country skiing, campsites, fishing, flat water canoeing, hiking trail, historic interest, hunting, picnic, riding trails, shelters, snowmobiling, white water canoeing. Pets are permitted but must be under control at all times.

Would you like to take a step back in time when your everyday life was just a little slower and less stressful? If your answer is yes, then come enjoy the tranquility of the Casselman River at Meshach Browning's cabins on the river. The relaxed atmosphere at this campground offers sites for camping with a tent to the comfort of a luxury suite. For your convenience, we supply all towels and linens for cabin rentals. All the cabins offer amazing views of the river as well as easy access along approx. 1,700ft of riverfront. Whether you are a trout fisherman and "catch and release" is your game, a hunter in search of deer, turkey, or bear, or perhaps just a nature lover, every season has it's own appeal at this conveniently located campground. The cabins are in close proximity to Penn Alps, Historical Grantsville, Deep Creek Lake, and several state parks and forests. Come and enjoy the serenity of the grounds at Meshach Browning's  cabins on the river, and you will soon experience one of Western Maryland's best kept Secrets.