St. Johns Rock Campground
Closed — Currently closed for winter. The campground typically operates seasonally, with availability resuming in early January.
Winter Storm Watch issued December 30 at 12:44AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations around 1 to 3 inches with a storm total around 2 to 5 inches. The highest amounts will be along the western facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions along with significant reduction in visibility. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility around one-quarter mile at times, causing near blizzard conditions. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage as well. Wind chills will be between 0 and 10 degrees below zero through this morning for most areas. The Tuesday morning commute will be impacted. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow could bring significant impacts the evening of New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 12:44AM EST until December 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations around 1 to 3 inches with a storm total around 2 to 5 inches. The highest amounts will be along the western facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions along with significant reduction in visibility. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility around one-quarter mile at times, causing near blizzard conditions. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage as well. Wind chills will be between 0 and 10 degrees below zero through this morning for most areas. The Tuesday morning commute will be impacted. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow could bring significant impacts the evening of New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
High Wind Warning issued December 30 at 12:34AM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. The strongest winds are expected through this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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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