72°
Sunny
0%
85
Garrett County, MD · Lake
Broadford Lake Park
Broadford Rd, Oakland, MD 21550
A 140-acre Town of Oakland lake — built in 1972 as the town reservoir, now a full-on recreation park. Sandy beach and swim area, three playgrounds, beach volleyball, boat launch, and affordable jon boat/canoe/kayak/paddle boat rentals. Open Memorial Day–Labor Day.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
72°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 72°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
80 /100
great
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
72°F
Clear
Wind
6 mph
N
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
78°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
9:51 PM
1.1 ft · in 29m
Water Quality
Clean
23 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
8:39 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:39 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 9:24 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 4:51 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 9:51 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
78°
Sunny
0%
85
79°
Mostly Sunny
0%
84
79°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
59
75°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
57%
38
73°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
24%
72
75°
Mostly Sunny
13%
84
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
10:40 PM - 11:40 PM
Major
2:40 AM - 4:40 AM
Minor
7:50 AM - 8:50 AM
Major
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free lot.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash.
Entry Fee
Modest daily use fee (check town website)
Address
Broadford Rd, Oakland, MD 21550
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Broadford Lake Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Broadford Lake Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Broadford Lake Park dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash.
Is there an entry fee at Broadford Lake Park?
Modest daily use fee (check town website)
Are there lifeguards at Broadford Lake Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Broadford Lake Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Broadford Lake Park?
Amenities at Broadford Lake Park include beach, boat launch, boat rentals, playgrounds, volleyball, pavilions, trails, fishing.
When is the water warmest at Broadford Lake Park?
Inland lakes peak in July and August at 75-80°F and hold warmth longer than tidal beaches. Swimming comfortable from mid-June through September.
Where is Broadford Lake Park located?
Broadford Lake Park is in Garrett County, MD, at Broadford Rd, Oakland, MD 21550.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS