Facility Overview

Keyser\'s Ridge Auto-Truck Stop is a well-established highway travel plaza and commercial parking facility positioned directly off Interstate 68 and the historic US Route 40 (National Pike) in Garrett County, Maryland. Situated atop the scenic Allegheny plateau at Keyser\'s Ridge near Accident and Grantsville, this facility features an expansive open-air asphalt and compacted surface lot designed to accommodate an extensive variety of vehicles. The facility offers unobstructed vertical clearance throughout the exterior parking bays, making it an ideal staging point for standard passenger cars, oversized pickup trucks, commercial semi-trucks, high-roof delivery vans, motorhomes, and recreational vehicles towing trailers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Nestled strategically near the northern Maryland and Pennsylvania border, this stop provides vital access to the mountainous recreation areas and heritage sites of western Maryland. Deep Creek Lake and Wisp Resort are located approximately 15 to 20 miles south along US-219, making this a frequent preparation and regrouping location for winter ski enthusiasts and summer lake vacationers. History and nature lovers will appreciate the close proximity to Casselman River Bridge State Park and Spruce Forest Artisan Village in nearby Grantsville (roughly 5 miles east), as well as New Germany State Park and Savage River State Forest (under 15 minutes away), offering premier hiking, cross-country skiing, and camping grounds.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility benefits from exceptional regional highway logistics, sitting directly at the interchange of Interstate 68 (Exit 14) and US Route 219 / US Route 40 (National Pike). Wide access aprons allow large commercial tractor-trailers, tour coaches, and RV rigs to enter and exit smoothly without navigating tight turns or congested residential roads. While the rural mountain location does not feature urban subway or commuter train systems, regional interstate traffic flows seamlessly east toward Cumberland, MD and Hagerstown, or west toward Morgantown, West Virginia, and Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Expansive outdoor surface parking with wide turning radiuses for commercial trucks and RVs
• Unrestricted vertical clearance across general vehicle and heavy transport parking areas
• On-site commercial diesel fueling lanes and retail gasoline dispensers
• 24/7 convenience store stocked with travel essentials, snacks, hot coffee, and hot meals
• Clean public restrooms and driver facilities
• High-mast commercial yard lighting providing visibility throughout overnight hours
• Direct, signalized or unobstructed merge access onto Interstate 68 and US-40
• Designated ADA accessible parking spaces located adjacent to the main building entrance

Ideal For

• Commercial truck drivers and logistics fleets requiring federally mandated rest breaks or overnight staging
• Recreational vehicle (RV) drivers, camper-towing travelers, and road trippers traversing the I-68 mountain corridor
• Visitors, skiers, and boaters heading south toward Deep Creek Lake and Wisp Mountain Resort
• Local tradespeople and delivery drivers navigating Garrett County and surrounding regional highways

Visitor & Driver Tips

Winter weather at Keyser\'s Ridge can be severe due to its high mountain elevation; drivers traveling between November and April should monitor Maryland DOT road conditions and prepare for sudden snow squalls or freezing fog. Commercial drivers seeking overnight parking should plan an early evening arrival, as truck stalls tend to fill quickly on weekday nights. Standard passenger car and short-term patron parking is complimentary for customers patronizing the travel store and fuel pumps.