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Cove Run Farms

📍 596 Griffith Road, Accident, MD 21520🗓 Season dates not yet published for 2026🏷 Pricing TBD

A working 160-acre dairy farm with an extensive attraction lineup including duck racing and pedal tractors; deep mountain location makes this a true farm experience, but limited published information requires a phone call first.

Cove Run Farms in Accident, MD

What you get for the price

Included with admission

Corn MazeHay RidesPetting ZooDuck RacingPony RidesPedal TractorsFire PitPicnics

Our take

The Farm and the Experience

Cove Run Farms is a legitimate working dairy—160 acres, 140+ registered Holstein cows—that has opened its grounds to public fall activities. The attraction list is extensive: corn maze, hay rides, petting zoo, duck racing, pony rides, pedal tractors, fire pit, and picnic areas. This is an all-day experience if you want it.

The appeal here is that you’re visiting a real farm, not a festival ground. The combination of maze, animal interaction, and working-farm backdrop creates a different feel than the commercial pumpkin patches closer to Baltimore or DC.

Location and Conditions

Garrett County sits in the mountains near Deep Creek Lake, at the western edge of Maryland. This elevation and geography mean:

  • Cooler temperatures than the DC suburbs or Baltimore region, especially at dusk and in early morning.
  • Earlier fall color; the Appalachian trees turn before the Piedmont.
  • A genuine country drive; it’s 45+ minutes from Hagerstown and significantly longer from the Baltimore-DC corridor. Plan accordingly.
  • More natural landscape and fewer nearby food or commercial options; bring provisions if you want lunch on-site.

The Data Gap

The record has no 2026 start date, end date, hours, or admission pricing. This is not unusual for farms early in the season, but it means you must call or check their website before committing to the drive. The website is https://www.coverunfarmscornmaze.com/. There is no phone number in the record, so use the website to find contact information or check Google Maps.

What to Plan For

If you go, budget 3+ hours and expect to sample multiple activities without rushing. The pedal tractors and animal interactions are likely best for younger children (under 10); the maze and pony rides work for older kids too. The fire pit and picnic areas suggest you could bring your own food and settle in for a longer visit.

Bring layers—mountain temperatures drop faster and deeper than elsewhere in the state. Bug spray is wise for any farm with animals and water features.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Mid-September through October, weekends; the farm's mountain location (Garrett County, near Deep Creek Lake) means cooler temperatures and earlier fall color than the Baltimore-DC corridor.

How long to budget

3+ hours to sample the range of activities without rushing.

Crowds

Unknown; mountain location suggests less crowded than metro-area patches, but proximity to Deep Creek Lake could draw leaf-peepers in peak season.

Strollers and accessibility

Fire pit and picnics mentioned; mobility depends on activities and terrain. Call 596 Griffith Road's website or search for a phone listing.

What to bring

  • Layers (mountain elevation means cooler, earlier-fall conditions)
  • Bug spray (ponds and agricultural areas attract insects)
  • Closed-toe shoes for farm terrain

Who it suits

Good for

  • Families with young children (petting zoo, duck racing, pony rides)
  • Groups wanting multiple activities
  • Visitors who want to experience a working dairy farm
  • Toddler-friendly activities like pedal tractors

Skip it if

You need confirmed 2026 hours, prices, or start/end dates; the record has no pricing data and no phone number listed. The farm requires a call ahead.

Common questions

What's the admission price?

The record does not list pricing. Visit coverunfarmscornmaze.com or call the farm directly.

When does the 2026 season start?

The record does not publish start or end dates for 2026. This is the first thing to confirm by calling ahead.

What animals are on the farm?

The record confirms petting zoo, pony rides, and duck racing. The farm is a working dairy with 140+ Holstein cows, though visitor access to the dairy is not specified.

Can we bring our own food and have a picnic?

Yes; the record lists picnics as an activity, and there's a fire pit, suggesting on-site gathering spaces.

When is Cove Run Farms open in 2026?

2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. Check with the farm before driving out.

How much does Cove Run Farms cost?

Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.

Where is Cove Run Farms?

596 Griffith Road, Accident, MD 21520, in Garrett County. It is one of 6 patches we track in Western Maryland.

How Cove Run Farms compares in Western Maryland

We track 6 patches in Western Maryland, 1 of which are free to walk into. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.

One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 1 of the 6 patches we track in Western Maryland had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.

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Quick facts

SeasonSeason dates not yet published for 2026
Days openNot published
HoursNot published
AdmissionNot published
CountyGarrett County
RegionWestern Maryland

Sources

coverunfarmscornmaze.com

Checked August 2026.