Big Run State Park Campground
The campground is currently open for reservations year-round. Campers without a reservation may pay upon arrival for campsites marked 'AVAILABLE' for one night only. Check-in is after 3 p.m., and check-out is by 1 p.m. Pets on a leash are permitted in all campsites.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 4:27PM EDT until June 11 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
SVRLWX The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Garrett County in western Maryland... Northwestern Grant County in eastern West Virginia... West central Mineral County in eastern West Virginia... * Until 530 PM EDT. * At 426 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Brookhaven, or 8 miles west of Kingwood, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles. * Locations impacted include... Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Bayard, Bittinger, Grantsville, Loch Lynn Heights, Friendsville, Deer Park, Accident, Elk Garden, Kitzmiller, Franklin, Luke, Redhouse, Hutton, Gorman, Jennings, Crellin, Deep Creek Lake State Park, and Swallow Falls State Park.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 11 at 4:13PM EDT until June 11 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 315 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MARYLAND ANNE ARUNDEL HOWARD MONTGOMERY PRINCE GEORGES IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND CARROLL FREDERICK WASHINGTON IN NORTHERN MARYLAND BALTIMORE BALTIMORE CITY HARFORD IN WESTERN MARYLAND ALLEGANY GARRETT IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA ARLINGTON CITY OF ALEXANDRIA CITY OF FAIRFAX CITY OF FALLS CHURCH CITY OF MANASSAS CITY OF MANASSAS PARK CULPEPER FAIRFAX FAUQUIER LOUDOUN PRINCE WILLIAM IN NORTHWEST VIRGINIA CITY OF WINCHESTER CLARKE FREDERICK MADISON PAGE RAPPAHANNOCK SHENANDOAH WARREN IN WESTERN VIRGINIA CITY OF HARRISONBURG ROCKINGHAM IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA GRANT HAMPSHIRE HARDY MINERAL PENDLETON IN PANHANDLE WEST VIRGINIA BERKELEY JEFFERSON MORGAN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ABINGDON, ADAMS MORGAN, ADEN, AIRLIE, ALBIN, ALEXANDRIA, ALONZAVILLE, ANNANDALE, ANNAPOLIS, ANTIOCH, ARCO, ARLINGTON, ARNOLD, BAKERTON, BALLENGER CREEK, BALLSTON, BALTIMORE, BARCROFT, BEAN SETTLEMENT, BENTONVILLE, BERKELEY SPGS, BERRYVILLE, BERRYVILLE, BETHEL, BETHESDA, BLOOMERY, BOWIE, BOYDS, BRADY, BRAKE, BRANDYWINE, BUCKEYSTOWN, BUCKTON, BURKE, BYNUM, CABINS, CARDOVA, CATALPA, CATONSVILLE, CEDAR GROVE, CEDARVILLE, CHANTILLY, CHARLES TOWN, CHERRYDALE, CHESTER GAP, CLARKSVILLE, CLARY, CLINTON, COLLEGE PARK, COLUMBIA, COMPTON, COUNTRYSIDE, CULPEPER, CUMBERLAND, DALE CITY, DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, DUNDALK, EDGEWOOD, ELDERSBURG, ELLERSLIE, ESSEX, FAIRFAX, FAIRFAX STATION, FAIRVIEW, FALLS CHURCH, FELLS POINT, FISHER, FIVE FORKS, FORDSVILLE, FORT ASHBY, FOUR CORNERS, FRANKLIN, FREDERICK, FRENCHBURG, FRONT ROYAL, FROSTBURG, GAINESBORO, GAITHERSBURG, GAMBER, GERMANTOWN, GLEEDSVILLE, GLEN BURNIE, GLEN ECHO, GLENMONT, GRANTSVILLE, GREENBELT, HAGERSTOWN, HALFWAY, HAMBURG, HANCOCK, HARFORD FURNACE, HARRISONBURG, HAWKINSTOWN, HEADSVILLE, HICKORY, HISTORIC ELLICOTT CITY, HOWELLSVILLE, INDEPENDENT HILL, KEYSER, KIMBALL, KLINE GAP, LAKE RIDGE, LANDES, LANGLEY, LEESBURG, LINVILLE, LUCKETTS, LURAY, MADISON MILLS, MAGNOLIA, MAGNOLIA, MANASSAS, MANASSAS PARK, MARTINSBURG, MASONVILLE, MCCOOLE, MCLEAN, MCNEILL, MIDDLEWAY, MILLVILLE, MONTCLAIR, MONTPELIER, MOOREFIELD, MOUNT CLIFTON, MOUNT JACKSON, MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, NEW CREEK, OAK FLAT, OAK GROVE, OAKLAND, PARK HEIGHTS, PARK MILLS, PARKVILLE, PAW PAW, PETERSBURG, POINTS, PURGITSVILLE, RANDALLSTOWN, RANSON, RAPIDAN, RAWLINGS, REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT, RESTON, REVA, RIDGEVILLE, RIDGEWAY, RILEYVILLE, RIVERCREST, RIVERTON, ROMNEY, ROSSLYN, RUDDLE, RUSSELLDALE, SEVERN, SEVERNA PARK, SEYMOURVILLE, SHADY GROVE, SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, SILVER SPRING, SIMPSONVILLE, SKYLAND, SMITH CROSSROADS, SOUTH GATE, SPRINGFIELD, STERLING PARK, STEVENSBURG, STRASBURG, STRINGTOWN, SUGAR GROVE, SUITLAND-SILVER HILL, TANTALLON, THREE CHURCHES, TOWSON, TURNBULL, TWYMANS MILL, WAPOCOMO, WARRENTON, WASHINGTON, WELTON, WESTMINSTER, WINCHESTER, WINSTON, WOODBRIDGE, WOODLAWN, WOODSTOCK, AND WOODSTOCK.
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 4:05PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
At 405 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Seven Springs to 7 miles southwest of Farmington to near Winfield. Movement was east at 45 mph. Winds in excess of 45 mph and pea size hail are possible with these storms. Locations impacted include... Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Bittinger, Grantsville, Loch Lynn Heights, Friendsville, Deer Park, Accident, Merrill, Redhouse, Hutton, Jennings, Keysers Ridge, Mineral Spring, Crellin, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swallow Falls State Park, McHenry, Selbysport, and Big Run State Park. This includes Interstate 68 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 30. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 3:50PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
As of 3:50 PM EDT, a line of strong to severe storms are moving through West Virginia. These storms are expected to move through western Maryland, and eastern West Virginia for locations along and west of the Allegheny Front between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM. Thunderstorms will produce gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. A few severe thunderstorms are possible with damaging wind gusts around 60 mph. If a warning is issued, seek shelter inside a sturdy building away from windows immediately. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio, commercial radio, information sources from your phone, or television for the latest on this potential severe weather event. Additional weather information can be found at weather.gov/washington or weather.gov/baltimore.
About
Big Run State Park, located at the mouth of the Savage River Reservoir in Garrett County, Maryland, offers a primitive camping experience amidst the natural beauty of the surrounding Savage River State Forest. The park features 29 campsites available year-round, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Sites 60-75 are wooded with stone-dust camping pads, while sites 78-90 are situated in an open grassy field. The Monroe Run Group Campsite accommodates up to 25 people and includes a large shelter with a stone fireplace and electricity. Additionally, the Creekside Group Campsite, nestled alongside Big Run, can host up to 12 people and features a camping pad with a fire ring and picnic tables. Campers should be prepared for primitive conditions: there are two waterless toilet facilities, and no drinking water is available on-site. Cell phone service is unavailable within the park. Recreational opportunities include fishing, boating, hiking, and hunting. The park's location provides easy access to the Savage River Reservoir and the extensive trail system of the Savage River State Forest.
Directions
From Interstate 68, take Exit 22. Follow Chestnut Ridge Road south for 2 miles, then turn left onto New Germany Road. Continue south for 5 miles, then turn left onto Big Run Road. Follow Big Run Road east for 5 miles to the park entrance at the intersection of Big Run Road and Savage River Road.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $55.5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 29ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 29ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (301) 895-5453 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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