St. Johns Rock Campground
Closed — Currently closed for winter. The campground typically operates seasonally, with availability resuming in early January.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:00AM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 10 to 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, and Western Mineral Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations above 2000 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.
About
St. Johns Rock Campground opened in 2017 as part of Maryland's effort to expand off-road vehicle recreation opportunities on state forest lands. Located in Savage River State Forest near the town of Finzel in Garrett County, this specialized campground features eight sites designed specifically for ORV enthusiasts seeking direct trail access. The campground serves as a base camp for riders exploring the St. Johns Rock ORV Trail system, which features crushed gravel surfaces with light elevation changes and rock crawl obstacles. The sites vary in configuration, with some able to accommodate pop-up campers, trailers, or RVs, while others are designated for tent camping only. A large parking area provides space for vehicles and trailers. Situated in the mountainous western region of Maryland just south of Interstate 68, the campground offers a rustic experience in the dense forests characteristic of this area. The facility includes vault toilet facilities and is part of Maryland's growing network of public land recreation areas managed by the Department of Natural Resources.
Directions
Located in Savage River State Forest south of Interstate 68. Take the Finzel exit off I-68 near the Allegany and Garrett County line.
Nearby Campgrounds
- New Garmany State Park Campground 8.2mi
- Big Run State Park Campground 12mi
- Evitts Creek Hiker-biker Campsite 13mi
- Irons Mountain Hiker-biker Campsite 14mi
- Spring Gap Campground 15mi
- Robert W Craig 19mi
- Howell Run Picnic Area 19mi
- Rocky Gap State Park Campground 18mi
- Pigmans Ferry Hiker-biker Campsite 19mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 - $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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