Big Run State Park
Set at the mouth of the Savage River Reservoir, Big Run is a popular base camp for fishing, camping and hunting also the trailhead of the 6-mile Monroe Run hiking trail.
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Broadford Lake Recreation Area
Picturesque family park with a lake, vending machines, picnic and beach area, volleyball, basketball, boat launch, boat and pavilion rentals. Bring the family to relax.
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C&O Canal Hancock Visitor Center
Exhibits about canal life, focusing on Western Maryland.
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C&O Canal National Historical Park
The 184.5 mile long canal was once a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River. Today, biking, hiking and history exploration are popular activities.
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Casselman River Bridge State Park
The 80-ft. stone arch bridge was the largest of its kind when constructed in 1813. It was located along the National Road, linking Cumberland with the Ohio River.
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Cove-Run Farms Corn Maze
Ten-acre maze, where questions posted at intersections determine your course through winding passages. Educational material available.
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Cumberland C&O Canal National Historical Park Visitor Center
Tells the story of the C&O Canal, boat building, coal industry and Cumberland as a transportation crossroad.
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Dans Mountain State Park
A day-use park with rugged mountain terrain, and an Olympic-size pool with waterslide. Nearby, Dans Rock Overlook affords panoramic views.
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Deep Creek Lake State Park
West of the Eastern Continental Divide and within the Mississippi River watershed, the park is home to black bears, wild turkeys and bobcats. One mile of shoreline along Maryland's largest lake, with public boat access ramps.
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Great Allegheny Passage
Bike the nearly level passage from Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland on a world-class rail-trail. Continue to Washington, D.C. on the C&O Canal towpath for the "ride of your life."
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