Trails for hiking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter lead through typical Western Maryland forest lands. The Potomac River has its headwaters in this rugged mountain forest where wildlife abounds and there is excellent trout fishing. Twenty Two primitive campsites are available on a first come first serve basis. Nestled in a natural saddle created by Evitts Mountain and Martin Mountain, this park offers mountain scenery and interesting hiking trails. Three swimming beaches and a modern bathhouse adjoin a 243-acre lake and a large campground.
Some sites are available with electric hookups, some allow pets, and youth group camping is offered.
Savage River State Forest is a strategic watershed surrounding the Savage River Reservoir. This forest is classified as a northern hardwood forest. About 2,700 acres of the forest have been designated as the Big Savage Wildland. There are 42 primitive campsites throughout this state forest. This natural environmental area follows the ridge of South Mountain and extends from Pen Mar to Weverton.