Cross-country skiing is permitted on all state forest roads and trails. Gathland State Park was once the mountain home of George Alfred Townsend, a Civil War journalist. It is the site of a unique collection of buildings and structures that he designed and constructed, some of which have been restored. A large, stone monument dedicated to war correspondents is an outstanding attraction at this day use park. 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.
Greenbrier is a multi-use park providing many kinds of recreation. 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. Located in the middle of Garrett State Forest, Herrington Manor State Park features a 53-acre lake and many wooded trails.