Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.maryland.gov(301) 387-5563
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area is a 28-acre natural environment area in Garrett County, about 12 miles north of Oakland.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
8 a.m. to sunset
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) | $36.75 |
Official wording
Hours of Operations: 8 a.m. to sunset Day-use Admission Fee: No fee Shelter: Capacity: 75 people Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) $36.75
Maryland park passes
- Maryland State Park and Trail Passport (annual) — $75 resident / $100 non-resident. Unlimited day-use entry for everyone in the vehicle (up to 10 people), unlimited boat launching, 10% concession discount Details
- Golden Age Pass (62+) — $10 processing fee, lifetime. Free day-use entry, half-price camping Sun–Thu, waived boat launch fees Details
- Universal Disability Pass. Free lifetime entrance to DNR public lands for holder + one person Details
- Youth Group Pass. Youth-group day use (not peak weekends) and youth group camping; valid two years Details
From the Maryland state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Maryland State Park Reservation Service (parkreservations.maryland.gov); day use via parkdayuse.maryland.gov
- Phone
- 888-432-2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets on a leash are allowed on the Youghiogheny Wild River NEA
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Getting there
- Address
- 898 State Park Road
Swanton, MD 21561 - Nearest town
- Oakland — about 12 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.5880, -79.4139 (from PAD-US)
- Phone
- (301) 387-5563
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Maryland State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Maryland Park Service 'Find a State Park' directory (SharePoint HTML, links to /publiclands/Pages/{region}/{park}.aspx)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology