Notable sanctuary · Garrett, Maryland
Murray Swamp
Murray Swamp is a sanctuary in Garrett, Maryland.
Murray Swamp: 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 sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Murray Swamp
Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.
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 Murray Swamp — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 39.52359, -79.39061. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Murray Swamp
- Deep Creek Dam · lake · Garrett · ~2 km · Must-see
- Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area · sanctuary · Garrett · ~5 km · Must-see
- Deep Creek Lake · lake · Garrett · ~8 km · Must-see
- Cranesville Swamp Preserve · sanctuary · Garrett · ~10 km · Must-see
- Cranesville Swamp Preserve · sanctuary · Preston · ~10 km · Must-see
- Deep Creek Lake State Park · lake · Garrett · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Garrett · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mount Nebo · sanctuary · Garrett · ~12 km · Must-see
- Little Snaggy Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~12 km · Must-see
- Potomac/Garrett State Forest · sanctuary · Garrett · ~14 km · Must-see
- Gregg Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~16 km · Must-see
- Anderson Chapel · church · Garrett · ~19 km · Must-see
- The Little Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~20 km · Must-see
- Youghiogheny Reservoir · lake · Garrett · ~24 km · Must-see
- Ashby's Hill · fort · Garrett · ~26 km · Must-see
- Savage River Reservoir · lake · Garrett · ~27 km · Must-see
- Big Run State Park · sanctuary · Garrett · ~27 km · Must-see
- Savage River State Forest · sanctuary · Garrett · ~29 km · Must-see
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Murray Swamp
- Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area · sanctuary · Garrett · ~5 km · Must-see
- Cranesville Swamp Preserve · sanctuary · Garrett · ~10 km · Must-see
- Cranesville Swamp Preserve · sanctuary · Preston · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Garrett · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mount Nebo · sanctuary · Garrett · ~12 km · Must-see
- Potomac/Garrett State Forest · sanctuary · Garrett · ~14 km · Must-see
- Big Run State Park · sanctuary · Garrett · ~27 km · Must-see
- Savage River State Forest · sanctuary · Garrett · ~29 km · Must-see
- New Germany State Park · sanctuary · Garrett · ~31 km · Must-see
- Cheat Canyon Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Preston · ~33 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is the park open?
No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Murray Swamp yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Murray Swamp?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Murray Swamp?
Nearby: Deep Creek Dam (lake, 2 km), Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area (sanctuary, 5 km), Deep Creek Lake (lake, 8 km), Cranesville Swamp Preserve (sanctuary, 10 km), Cranesville Swamp Preserve (sanctuary, 10 km), Deep Creek Lake State Park (lake, 10 km).
Is Murray Swamp worth visiting?
Murray Swamp is listed as a notable sanctuary in Maryland on Spotwander.