Picnic by the Lake

“Lakes boast an air of childhood nostalgia, making them some of the best places for picnics.” 


At the LAKEFRONT LODGE summer days are filled with sunshine and shimmering water. Whether you’ve been out on the lake or off on a hiking adventure, relaxing at the end of the day at one of our picnic areas is a perfect way to evoke vacation vibes.

Perfect Picnic Checklist

Ck.Food & BeveragesCk.Family GamesCk.Cleanup SuppliesCk.TablewareCk.Basket/Blanket
 Sandwiches Cornhole Trash Bags Plates Wicker Basket
 Salads Ladder Golf Paper Towels Cups Large Tote 
 Chips Football Moist Wipes Napkins Throw Blanket
 Fruit Frisbee   Utensils Towels
 Water Beach Ball   Storage Bags  
 Adult beverages Sand Toys   Bottle Opener  
       Cutting Board  

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Western Maryland Parks and Maps

Appalachian Trail:
The Appalachian Trail is a footpath across 2,168 miles of Appalachian Mountain ridgelines from Georgia to Maine. Almost 40 miles of the A.T., as it is affectionately known, cross Maryland, most of which follow the ridgeline of South Mountain.

  1. Big Run State Park
  2. Casselman River Bridge State Park
  3. Cunningham Falls State Park
  4. Dan’s Mountain State Park
  5. Deep Creek Lake Natural Resource Management Area
  6. Deep Creek Lake State Park
  7. Fort Frederick State Park
  8. Gambrill State Park
  9. Gathland State Park
  10. Greenbrier State Park
  11. Herrington Manor State Park
  12. Monocacy River Natural Resource Management Area
  13. New Germany State Park
  14. Rocky Gap State Park
  15. Sang Run State Park
  16. South Mountain Battlefield
  17. South Mountain State Park
  18. Swallow Falls State Park
  19. Washington Monument State Park
  20. Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area
  21. Western Maryland Rail Trail
  22. Woodmont Natural Resource Management Area
  23. Wolf Den Run State Park (Limited public access)