77°
Mostly Sunny
3%
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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 fishing.
77°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 11pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 77°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
86 /100
ideal
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
88 Fish
80 Photo
Best for fishing today
Water level 0.6 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
77°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 9 mph
SW
Rain
3%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
76°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
4:06 PM
1.1 ft · in 1.4h
Water Quality
Clean
23 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
8:48 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:20 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 11:36 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 4:06 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 10:09 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
76°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
54
73°
Showers And Thunderstorms
93%
19
77°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
51%
39
83°
Mostly Sunny
11%
85
86°
Sunny
4%
85
87°
Mostly Sunny
13%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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.
Major
8:20 PM - 10:20 PM
Minor
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Major
8:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Minor
5:00 PM - 6:00 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