79°
Showers And Thunderstorms
77%
19
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
Skip the beach today.
77% rain · Thunderstorms · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. West wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 79°F air — ideal beach weather
- 77% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — flood watch issued july 18 at 11:43am edt until july 19 at 2:00am edt by nws baltimore md/washington dc
9 /100
skip
28 Sunbathe
0 Walk
1 Fish
23 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Weather alert in effect
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:43AM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Atmosphere
Air Temp
79°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
12 mph
W
Rain
77%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 02 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
75°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
11:05 PM
1.7 ft · in 2.1h
Water Quality
Clean
23 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 11mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Sunset
8:41 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
75°
Partly Sunny
4%
84
78°
Mostly Sunny
4%
85
79°
Showers And Thunderstorms
77%
19
72°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
67%
18
72°
Mostly Sunny
5%
81
76°
Sunny
5%
85
What to Bring Today
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 12 mph wind
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 77% chance of rain
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
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Major
3:50 AM - 5:50 AM
Minor
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Major
4:10 PM - 6:10 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Broadford Lake Park today?
Broadford Lake Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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