[5] In 1952, the Maryland State Planning Commission recommended that the "lightly used" recreation area be expanded to take advantage of its location on the reservoir that had been newly created on the Savage River.

[6] The park's climate is similar to mountain weather; cold winters accompanied by mild, humid summers.

[4] The Savage River Reservoir rests in a canyon that experiences high winds, contributing to the weather changes.

Fishermen may find walleye, largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, bluegill, suckers and trout.

[3] The adjacent Savage River State Forest has trails for multi-purpose use including snowshoeing or snowmobiling.