Friends of New Germany State Park

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The Friends of New Germany State Park is a non-profit organization of local persons and visitors interested in supporting, enhancing, and maintaining the park for everyone's enjoyment.

Take-a-Hike TuesdayNovember 10 @ 10 a.m. at the Lake House (weather-dependent)Join Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mil...
11/09/2026

Take-a-Hike Tuesday
November 10 @ 10 a.m. at the Lake House (weather-dependent)

Join Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise. This is a great way to rack up miles for the Miles for Maryland Trail Challenge!

Friday, Nov 27 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm @ Historic SchoolhouseOur interpretive guides will help you experience school life i...
11/08/2026

Friday, Nov 27 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm @ Historic Schoolhouse

Our interpretive guides will help you experience school life in the 1930's and how students prepared for the holidays. Come make-and-take a natural holiday craft to hang or share! All activities are drop-in and free, courtesy of the Friends of New Germany.
The Schoolhouse is located on McAndrews Hill Road. Parking is limited. Please use Parking Lot #5 by the lake if you are able.

On the Hunt for Cryptids!November 6 @ 6 p.m. at the Lake House Do we have cryptids in Maryland? Some people think so! Jo...
11/05/2026

On the Hunt for Cryptids!
November 6 @ 6 p.m. at the Lake House

Do we have cryptids in Maryland? Some people think so! Join Ranger Hannah on this nighttime adventure and learn about mysterious creatures that may... or may not...lurk in the forest. This program will include a presentation on local cryptids and folklore, followed by an easy-to-moderate 1-mile hike on the Orchard Loop. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp, and a sense of adventure. Illustration by James Point Du Jour, Maryland DNR

Do we have cryptids in New Germany State Park? Find out on November 6!
10/29/2026

Do we have cryptids in New Germany State Park? Find out on November 6!

JOIN US: On the Hunt for Cryptids!
📅: November 6
🕕: 6 p.m. at the New Germany Lake House
403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD 21536

Do we have cryptids in Maryland? Some people think so! Join Ranger Hannah on this nighttime adventure and learn about mysterious creatures that may... or may not...lurk in the forest. This program will include a presentation on local cryptids and folklore, followed by an easy-to-moderate 1-mile hike on the Orchard Loop. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp, and a sense of adventure.

Trapper Education Course November 1 @ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Lake House (registration required)The Maryland Department o...
10/27/2026

Trapper Education Course
November 1 @ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Lake House (registration required)

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering a Trapper Education Course (https://dnr.maryland.gov/nrp/pages/trappered.aspx)on Sunday, November 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at New Germany State Park Lake House.

Anyone who wishes to trap furbearers under the authority of a Furbearer Permit must first obtain a certificate of trapper education. In order to pass this course and obtain a Maryland trapper certification card, participants must:

1. Participate in trap handling/field exercises; and

2. Pass a written test (50 questions) with a score of at least 70%.

Participants under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The course is free, but registration is required. https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/247793

For more information, please call the DNR Wildlife and Heritage Service at 301-777-2136.

Take-a-Hike TuesdayOctober 27 @ 10 a.m. at the Lake House (weather-dependent)Join Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile...
10/26/2026

Take-a-Hike Tuesday
October 27 @ 10 a.m. at the Lake House (weather-dependent)

Join Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise. This is a great way to rack up miles for the Miles for Maryland Trail Challenge!

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349 Headquarters Lane
Grantsville, MD
21536

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+13018955453

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