A rustic building may be rented for large group activities and camping is available. The forest contains a diversity of trees, abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery. In 1906 this forest was given to the state of Maryland and was the beginning of our present public lands system. 18 primitive campsites are available on a 1st come basis. This vast forest stretches across the mountains of Western Maryland and occupies portions of Town Hill, Polish Mountain and Green Ridge Mountain.
Wildlife is plentiful and includes wild turkey, grouse, squirrel and deer.
There are primitive campsites and some group sites available. Gunpowder Falls features numerous scenic areas in the Gunpowder River Valley. There are more than 100 miles of trails including the Northern Central Railroad Trail and four excellent trout streams, as well as a tidal fishing area. The Hammerman Area offers swimming in the Chesapeake Bay, and the Dundee Creek Marina offers boat rentals, slip rentals and boat launching facilities. In Baltimore, Howard, Carroll and Anne Arundel Counties.