At a Glance
Hours: Dawn to dusk.
Cost: Free.
Tips: Waterproof footwear is advisable. ◾ No restrooms.
Best Seasons: Spring, summer, and fall.
Breeding Bird Atlas Block: Frostburg CW
Local MOS Chapter: Allegany-Garrett Bird Club
Finzel Swamp Preserve
305 Cranberry Swamp Road, Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 897-8570
Finzel Swamp Preserve is located partly in Garrett County and partly in Allegany County, but access is possible only from the Garrett County side. Please see the main entry for Finzel Swamp included under Garrett County in this Birder’s Guide.
Habitats:
Bottomland Deciduous ForestsConifers Old Fields, Shrubby Meadows Forested SwampFreshwater Marsh or FloodplainRivers & Streams
Features:
BeginnersBoardwalkParkingYoung People / FamiliesType:
Private Sanctuaries and Preserves