Notable viewpoint · Garrett, Maryland
Chestnut Knob
Chestnut Knob is a viewpoint in Garrett, Maryland.
Chestnut Knob: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Chestnut Knob
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Chestnut Knob — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 39.51028, -79.17754. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Chestnut Knob
- Savage River Reservoir · lake · Garrett · ~4 km · Must-see
- Big Run State Park · sanctuary · Garrett · ~6 km · Must-see
- Anderson Chapel · church · Garrett · ~9 km · Must-see
- Big Savage Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~10 km · Must-see
- Savage River State Forest · sanctuary · Garrett · ~11 km · Must-see
- Little Snaggy Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~12 km · Must-see
- Deep Creek Lake State Park · lake · Garrett · ~13 km · Must-see
- Jennings Randolph Lake · lake · Garrett · ~13 km · Must-see
- First Assembly of God · church · Allegany · ~15 km · Must-see
- Deep Creek Lake · lake · Garrett · ~16 km · Must-see
- Mill Run Church · church · Allegany · ~16 km · Must-see
- Potomac/Garrett State Forest · sanctuary · Garrett · ~16 km · Must-see
- New Germany State Park · sanctuary · Garrett · ~17 km · Must-see
- Allegheny Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Mineral · ~17 km · Must-see
- Deep Creek Dam · lake · Garrett · ~23 km · Must-see
- The Little Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Garrett · ~24 km · Must-see
- Dans Mountain Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Allegany · ~24 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Chestnut Knob
- Big Savage Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~10 km · Must-see
- Little Snaggy Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~12 km · Must-see
- The Little Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~24 km · Must-see
- Black Rock · viewpoint · Garrett · ~24 km · Must-see
- Dans Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~27 km · Must-see
- Negro Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~28 km · Must-see
- Saddle Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~31 km · Must-see
- Gregg Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mount Davis · viewpoint · Somerset · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mount Davis · viewpoint · Garrett · ~38 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Chestnut Knob yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Chestnut Knob?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Chestnut Knob?
Nearby: Savage River Reservoir (lake, 4 km), Big Run State Park (sanctuary, 6 km), Anderson Chapel (church, 9 km), Big Savage Mountain (viewpoint, 10 km), Savage River State Forest (sanctuary, 11 km), Little Snaggy Mountain (viewpoint, 12 km).
Is Chestnut Knob worth visiting?
Chestnut Knob is listed as a notable viewpoint in Maryland on Spotwander.