Howell Run Picnic Area

Overview

The Howell Run Picnic Area is a day use facility overlooking Jennings Randolph Lake, providing a beautiful backdrop for picnicking, sightseeing and hiking. A nesting pair of bald eagles call Jennings Randolph Lake home. Bring binoculars for the lucky chance to spot a bald eagle.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

304 355-2346

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Howell Run Picnic Area, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Big Savage Mountain TrailHike · 16.4 mi long · 1-2 Days · 5.9 mi from camp

  The Big Savage Mountain Trail, managed by Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources, is an 18-mile footpath providing outstanding views of the high points in western Maryland. National Park Service

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• Monroe Run Trail and Meadow Mountain TrailHike · 4-7 Hours · 8.3 mi from camp

  Beginning at the western end of the Savage River Reservoir, this 9-mile hike ascends approximately 1900 feet, includes numerous creek crossings, and ends at a viewpoint above State Route… National Park Service

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• Monroe Run Trail and Meadow Mountain TrailHike · 4-7 Hours · 8.3 mi from camp

  Beginning at the western end of the Savage River Reservoir, this 9-mile hike ascends approximately 1900 feet, includes numerous creek crossings, and ends at a viewpoint above State Route… National Park Service

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• Monroe Run Trail and Meadow Mountain TrailHike · 4-7 Hours · 8.3 mi from camp

  Beginning at the western end of the Savage River Reservoir, this 9-mile hike ascends approximately 1900 feet, includes numerous creek crossings, and ends at a viewpoint above State Route… National Park Service

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• Backbone Mountain Snow Mobile TrailHike · 7.0 mi long · 4.1 mi from campShow on map
• Monroe Run Hiking TrailHike · 4.3 mi long · 9.2 mi from camp

  https://www.garretttrails.org/monroe-run-trail.html. OpenStreetMap

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Mountain biking

• Backbone Mountain Snow Mobile TrailBike ride · 7.0 mi long · 4.1 mi from campShow on map
• North Hill RoadBike ride · 3.2 mi long · 6.8 mi from campShow on map
• Wallman TrailsBike ride · 10.5 mi long · 8.8 mi from campShow on map
• Thayer TraceBike ride · 3.2 mi long · 10.5 mi from campShow on map

Rivers and rafting

• Paddle Hoyes Run to Sang Run on the Upper YoughioghenyPaddling and rafting · 2-4 Hours · 17.0 mi from camp

  A mostly easy paddle--kayak, canoe or raft--on upper Youghiogheny River and important to check water levels. National Park Service

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• Paddle Hoyes Run to Sang Run on the Upper YoughioghenyPaddling and rafting · 2-4 Hours · 17.0 mi from camp

  A mostly easy paddle--kayak, canoe or raft--on upper Youghiogheny River and important to check water levels. National Park Service

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• Paddle Hoyes Run to Sang Run on the Upper YoughioghenyPaddling and rafting · 2-4 Hours · 17.0 mi from camp

  A mostly easy paddle--kayak, canoe or raft--on upper Youghiogheny River and important to check water levels. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• The Waffle Rock panoramaViewpoint · 0.8 mi from campShow on map
• Nethkin HillPeak · 2,520 ft · 3.3 mi from campShow on map
• Pee Wee HillPeak · 2,477 ft · 3.4 mi from campShow on map
• Monroe Run ValleyViewpoint · 11.4 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Meadow Mountain Trail.

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• Lower Swallow FallsWaterfall · 16.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Wisp ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 16.1 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by Wisp Resort.

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.