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St. John's Rock ORV Trail
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Other Names | Savage River State Forest, Saint Johns Rock, Callahan Swamp, Big Savage Mountain, Fourmile Ridge, Little Savage River, Mt. Zion, Garrett County |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This ORV trail is now open to motorized use and primarily consists of crushed gravel with light elevation changes. A campground with eight sites has also been added which offers direct trail access plus a large parking area. There are no electric or water hookups but a vault toilet is available.
The main trail is roughly 13 miles long but there are some side spurs and single track trails set aside for motorcycles. A rock garden is also available for 4x4s which is located next to the campground. Reservations are required to camp and must be obtained prior to entry.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MD DNR Registraton Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (84 dB) | maximum sound level at 50' |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | permitted in rock crawl area |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | permitted in rock crawl area |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | No | riding permitted during daylight hours |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $12.00 RV: $14.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 online reservations required - no self pay kiosk |
| Comment | large campsite - $14/night, small campsite - $12/night |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Frostburg, MD | ||
| Address | St Johns Rock Road, Frostburg, MD 21532 | ||
| From: Frostburg, MD
1) Take I-68 West to Exit 29 2) Turn left (south) off the exit ramp onto Beall School Road, continue about 1 mile 3) Turn left (east) to stay on Beall School Road, continue .9 miles 4) Park entrance is on the left. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Savage River State Forest 127 Headquarters Lane Grantsville, MD 21536 (301) 895-5759 stjohnsrock.dnr@maryland.gov dnr.maryland.gov |
| Contact Info | Maryland Department of Natural Resources dnr.maryland.gov |
| Comment | ORV Registration Info |
| Contact Info | Maryland OHV Alliance P.O. Box 83525 Gaithersburg, MD 20883 president@mdohvalliance.org mdohvalliance.org |
St. John's Rock ORV Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/23/2017 (Thanks!)
St. John's Rock ORV Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/23/2017 (Thanks!)
St. John's Rock ORV Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/18/2020 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 54,000 acres (84 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 13 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2700 to 2850 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | None | |
| Dust | None | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (E) | Valero (301) 697-4429 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (E) | Valero (301) 697-4429 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (W) | Bumble Bee RV Park and Campground (240) 321-4067 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Bumble Bee RV Park and Campground (240) 321-4067 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Bumble Bee RV Park and Campground (240) 321-4067 |
| Campground | On Site | St. John's Rock ORV Campground (301) 895-5759 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (E) | Valero (301) 697-4429 |
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