Yurts, campsites open for reservation at new Western Maryland state park

The yurts are open for business. Gates will officially open this Friday at Maryland’s newest state park, Savage Highlands, with rooms -- and yurts -- for rent, unlocking some 55,000 acres of Western Maryland woodlands outside of Frostburg for public use.

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 1,488

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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The yurts are open for business.

This Friday, the gates will officially open at Maryland’s newest state park, Savage Highlands, unlocking some 55,000 acres of Western Maryland woodlands outside of Frostburg for public use, free of charge.

But already, online bookings are open for overnight stays at four small but luxurious yurts — at a cost of about $200 per night — as well as $20-a-night primitive campsites along the property’s hiking trails, …

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