Recreation Opportunities - Baltimore District Lakes
Jennings Randolph Lake, Maryland and West Virginia
Boat launch opening at Jennings Randolph Lake
Tucked between Garrett County, Maryland, and Mineral County, West Virginia, Jennings Randolph Lake stretches along 5.5 miles of spectacular countryside on the North Branch of the Potomac River. The area is renowned for its unspoiled wilderness and natural beauty. The lake provides a sanctuary for countless birds, animals and fish where nature comes first and having fun is a close second. A status information line at the lake that will allow you to get up-to-date information on the lake conditions, local weather forecast and other pertinent lake related information. The number to call is 304-355-2890.
Recreation Information: General recreation related information such as facilities, area opening and closing schedules, maps, fishing/hunting information and project wildlife brochures. Complete listing of recreation information can be found here.
What's Happening at the Lake: Special events at the lake such as whitewater release schedules. Also included, you will find miscellaneous information, i.e., improvements to existing facilities, Jennings Randolph Lake Newsletter, hiking trails and camping information. View our activities here.
Local Points of Interest: This section, accessed here, offers a glimpse of the many points of interest in the local area surrounding Jennings Randolph Lake. Most of the locations are within an hour drive of the lake and include facilities and activities that are varied enough to interest all of our visitors.
Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake: Will bring you to the home page for the "Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake", a non-profit organization with the sole purpose of providing additional recreational opportunities for all and to protect the environment for future generations to enjoy. Click here to visit the Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake web pages.
Visit Us on Facebook: The staff at Jennings Randolph Lake invites to become an official fan of their lake on Facebook! Join them at their new site to share your favorite activities and fun moments, and be sure to check out their fan page status for updates and information about the lake's latest activities and events.
Project Location: The project is located on the North Branch Potomac River in Garrett County, MD, and Mineral County, WV, approximately eight miles upstream of Bloomington, MD, and approximately five miles north of Elk Garden, WV. Driving directions can be found here. View project location map here.
Authorization: The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of Oct. 23, 1962 (Public Law 87-874) and is described in House Document No. 469, 87th Congress, second session.
District Project Manager: Karl Hakala, 301-359-3861
Updated: 26-Mar-2012