Garrett State Forest
| Garrett State Forest | |
|---|---|
Location in United States | |
| Location | Garrett County, Maryland |
| Nearest city | Oakland, MD |
| Coordinates | 39°29′49″N 79°27′9″W / 39.49694°N 79.45250°W |
| Area | 8,042 acres (32.54 km2) |
| Established | 2006 |
| Governing body | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
Garrett State Forest is a state forest located in the state of Maryland northwest of Oakland.
Garrett State Forest is the birthplace of forestry conservation in Maryland. The generous donation of 1,917 acres originally named "Swallow Falls" by the Garrett Brothers in 1906 serves as the foundation of the Garrett State Forest, as well as Maryland's present Public Lands system. Mountain forests, streams and valleys make up the 8,042 acres of Garrett State Forest in Garrett County.