Notable viewpoint · Allegany, Maryland
Jackson Mountain
Jackson Mountain is a viewpoint in Allegany, Maryland.
Jackson Mountain: 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 Jackson Mountain
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 Jackson Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 39.53775, -78.99372. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Jackson Mountain
- Dans Mountain Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Allegany · ~4 km · Must-see
- Mill Run Church · church · Allegany · ~5 km · Must-see
- Dans Mountain State Park · sanctuary · Allegany · ~5 km · Must-see
- Dans Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~7 km · Must-see
- First Assembly of God · church · Allegany · ~9 km · Must-see
- Big Savage Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~11 km · Must-see
- Big Run State Park · sanctuary · Garrett · ~16 km · Must-see
- Savage River Reservoir · lake · Garrett · ~16 km · Must-see
- Savage River State Forest · sanctuary · Garrett · ~16 km · Must-see
- New Germany State Park · sanctuary · Garrett · ~19 km · Must-see
- Allegheny Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Mineral · ~20 km · Must-see
- Jennings Randolph Lake · lake · Garrett · ~22 km · Must-see
- Haystack Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~23 km · Must-see
- Anderson Chapel · church · Garrett · ~28 km · Must-see
- The Cumberland Historic Canal Boat · church · Allegany · ~29 km · Must-see
- B'er Chayim Temple · temple · Allegany · ~30 km · Must-see
- Black Rock · viewpoint · Garrett · ~30 km · Must-see
- Wills Mountain State Park · sanctuary · Allegany · ~30 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Jackson Mountain
- Dans Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~7 km · Must-see
- Big Savage Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~11 km · Must-see
- Haystack Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~23 km · Must-see
- Black Rock · viewpoint · Garrett · ~30 km · Must-see
- Little Snaggy Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~32 km · Must-see
- Irons Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~33 km · Must-see
- Hanging Rocks · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~33 km · Must-see
- Hanging Rocks · viewpoint · Allegany · ~33 km · Must-see
- Negro Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~33 km · Must-see
- Saddle Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~34 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 Jackson Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Jackson Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Jackson Mountain?
Nearby: Dans Mountain Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 4 km), Mill Run Church (church, 5 km), Dans Mountain State Park (sanctuary, 5 km), Dans Mountain (viewpoint, 7 km), First Assembly of God (church, 9 km), Big Savage Mountain (viewpoint, 11 km).
Is Jackson Mountain worth visiting?
Jackson Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Maryland on Spotwander.