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Deep Creek Lake Activities
Deep Creek Lake Maryland offers many recreational activities. From boating, to hiking, to winter fun, Deep Creek offers something for everyone. We've collected information to help you explore the area and plan your vacation. Arts and Entertainment
Theatre on the Lake
Professional theatre performance group with with full length productions during the summer at Garrett College. 304-680-1002
Garrett Lakes Arts Festival
Presents high quality arts performances. April through October. 687 Mosser Rd. McHenry. 301-387-3082 http://www.artsandentertainment.org
Our Town Theatre
Theatre company featuring local talent. 121 East Center St, Oakland. 301-334-5640 Attractions For Small Children
Valley View Country Store and Farm
Amish country store and farm; featuring unique animals and birds as ostrich, emu, rhea, llama, and miniature donkey. Handicap Accessible
School House Earth Petting Zoo and Craft Shop
Petting zoo featuring Vietnamese pot bellied pig, miniature goats and horses, Scottish Highland Cattle and farm animals; open July and August; handicapped accessible
Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park
Features on site naturalists leading daily educational programs, hands on natural resource exhibits, nature store, etc.
All Earth Eco Tours
Nature programs for all ages featuring crafts, storytelling, scavenger hunts, and more
Animaland at The Tourist Trap
Make your own stuffed animal Churches
United Methodist
Roman Catholic
Lutheran
Baptist
Deep Creek Golf
Golf
With multiple courses in the area, catering to players of every skill level, from the low handicapper to beginners, juniors and families, Deep Creek Lake boasts some of the very best golf in the Mid-Atlantic region. Wisp Resort Oakland Golf Club
Oakland Golf Club
433 North Bradley Lane, Oakland
Fishing at Deep Creek
Fishing
Historical Locations
Accident
The town of Accident dates back to 1800 and is located on Route 219 about 5 miles North of Deep Creek Lake. The Drane House is the oldest known structure. Kaese's Mill was constructed in 1868 and is located by the Bear Creek-Fish Hatchery Road.
B&O Railroad Station
B&O Railroad Station in Oakland brought prominent citizens to the resort areas of Garrett County in the 1880's. Built in 1884 it is one of the oldest stations in the country.
Casselman River Bridge
Casselman River Bridge was built in 1813. It was the largest single-span stone arch bridge (80 feet) in the 19th Century connecting the nation's first Federal Highway. Picnic area with fireplaces are available. The bridge is located on Route 40 east of Grantsville.
Pennington Cottage
Pennington Cottage at Deer Park was built in 1892. It is a large three story summer cottage with fourteen rooms. The Pennington Cottage is presently the Deer Park Inn, a restaurant and bed & breakfast. The Deer Park Inn is located at 65 Hotel Road in Deer Park.
Penn Alps
Penn Alps was originally called "Little Crossings Inn." It was the original stagecoach stop of the National Road, The "Little Crossings Inn" was built in 1818 and presently houses a restaurant and a large craft market with local artisans.
"Our Fathers House"
"Our Fathers House" was one of the last log churches in use today. It is located on Route 135 on Backbone Mountain near Altamont.
Mountain Lake Park
Mountain Lake Park was a popular resort from 1882 - 1942. In 1912, as many as twenty-eight hotels and boarding houses accommodated thousands of visitors who came to vacation in the cool mountains of Garrett County. President Taft, William Bryan, and Billy Sunday were a few of the renowned visitors. A five thousand seat amphitheater provided musical and dramatic performances.
Friend Family Associations National Heritage Museum & Library
Friend Family Associations National Heritage Museum & Library contains 700 general genealogical books and files of local families. It depicts history of Friendsville dating back to 1760. It is located on Maple Street in Friendsville. Indoor Recreational Activities
Funland
Located on Rt. 219 Across from McHenry Plaza 301-387-6168
Smiley's Fun Zone
Located at the Fort in McHenry off Rt. 219 301-387-0059
Spa Services/Massage Therapy:
Movie Theater
Garrett 8 Cinemas
Library
Bowling
Nearby State Parks
Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management Areas
Deep Creek Lake State Park - Deep Creek Lake State Park offers a multitude of recreational opportunities, including boating, canoeing, picnic areas and for-rent shelters, hiking trails, a lifeguarded beach area in the summer, fishing, and camping. The Meadow Mountain campground offers 112 campsites available spring through fall, and bath house facilities with hot water. The Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center located near the State Park offers an interactive learning experience for all ages covering the various natural aspects of the Deep Creek Lake area including plants, trees, wildlife, and historical information. An entrance fee applies to the main beach and day use areas of Deep Creek Lake State Park. For those launching boats from Deep Creek Lake State Park, a launching fee applies as well. Swallow Falls State Park - Featuring Maryland's highest waterfall at 53 feet, Swallow Falls State Park is a beautiful scenic and wooded area. Hiking trails extend through the State Park, offering ample opportunities to view wildlife and experience western Maryland's rugged and scenic beauty. Swallow Falls State Park offers a picnic area with a pavilion and 65 wooded campsites. Campground facilities include modern bath houses, a fire ring, lantern post, and picnic table. Three sites have electric, water, and sewer. Herrington Manor State Park - Herrington Manor State Park offer recreational opportunities including rowboating, paddle boating, canoeing, picnicking, hiking, tennis, volleyball, fishing, and swimming on a 53 acre lake. Cabins are available for rent year round. Savage River State Forest - the Savage River State Forest features 54,000 acres of mixed hardwood forest, and contains miles of trails for biking, hiking, and cross country skiing. Primitive and backpack camping are available. Outdoor Recreational Activities
White Water Rafting and Family Float Trips
Experience the thrill and adventure of running the river. Something for everyone from float trips to challenging runs.
Water Skiing
High Mountain Sport's Water Ski School - from novice to advanced; welcomes children and adults; by reservation only
Parks
Deep Creek Lake State Park - Offers many opportunities for recreation including fishing, camping, boating, canoeing, a lifeguarded beach area in the summer, picnic areas, for-rent shelters and hiking trails. Admission Fee. Located on State Park Rd off of Glendale Rd. Swallow Falls State Park - Swallow Falls State Park features a 53-foot waterfall. Hiking trails offer opportunities to see wildlife and experience western Maryland's rugged and scenic beauty. Admission Fee. Located on Swallow Falls Rd off of Oakland Sang Run Rd. Herrington Manor State Park - Herrington Manor State Park offer recreational opportunities including paddle boating, rowboating, canoeing, fishing, picnicking, hiking, tennis, volleyball and swimming on a 53 acre lake. Admission Fee. Located on Swallow Falls Rd off of Oakland Sang Run Rd. Savage River State Forest - Savage River State Forest features 54,000 acres of hardwood forest, and miles of trails for biking, hiking, and cross country skiing. Backpack camping is available. Broadford Recreation Area - park featuring a 138 acre lake with 700 feet of beach, bath house, concession building, boat ramp for row boats and picnic grounds. Admission fee. Located off Pittsburgh Avenue in Mountain Lake Park, just outside of Oakland.
Pleasant Valley Dream Rides
Horse drawn carriage, winter sleigh rides, dairy farm tours. Reservations required.
Outdoor Adventures at Wisp
301-387-4911
Sailboat Races: Memorial Day
Labor Day; every Saturday, Sunday, and holidays on the southern end of the lake; competition (open to the public) begins at 12 noon on Saturday and 1 PM on Sunday; races are one-design featuring Flying Scots and Lasers.
Miniature Golf
Rock Climbing/Rappelling
In addition to its 16 acre mountaintop campus at Wisp Resort, The Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI) manages the Fork Run Recreation Area, a 550 acre forest with rock climbing, bouldering, mountain biking, hiking and geocaching. ASCI's specialty is a guided climb and rappel at Fork Run's "Ledges and Boulders." 301-387-3250 www.adventuresportscenter.com
Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI)
ASCI's most popular adventure is our signature guided whitewater rafting experience on the our mountaintop river park. The recirculating whitewater course allows for beginners and experts to raft, kayak, canoe, ducky and even river board in a controlled and supervised venue. ASCI Adventures also include guided Rock Climbing, Hiking, Eco-caching, Mountain Biking, and Snowshoeing. Working in conjunction with the Adventure Sports Institute at Garrett College, high-level canoe, kayak, rafting, climbing and mountain bike instruction and certification will be available through the ASCI, making Adventure Sport offerings in western Maryland among the most comprehensive in the country. 301-387-3250 www.adventuresportscenter.com asci@adventuresportscenter.com
All Earth Ecotours
Call 800-446-7554 for reservations!
Jet Ski Rentals
Guided Tours
Family Entertainment Center
Cross Country Skiing
Boat Rentals
The only public boat launch is located at Deep Creek Lake State Park (entrance fee required).
Rainy Day Adventures
Scenic Western Maryland Railroad
Mountain Thunder Route; a 32 mile (3 hour) round trip ride between Frostburg and Cumberland aboard a 1916 Baldwin Steam Locomotive
Kentuck Knob
Another unique home built by Frank Lloyd Wright just 7 miles away from Fallingwater; reservations needed
Falling Water
Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece home; reservations needed
Black Water Falls State Park
Approximately thirty-five mile trip with interesting stops along the way
Seneca Center
Collection of unique stores: The Soap Opera, Classique Leather, The Finery, Bend & Biddle, J. Christopher's, The Accessor, The Furniture Stop, My Country Home
Washington's Headquarters
Served as George Washington's headquarters during the French and Indian Wars; built 1755; tours by appointment
Waffle Rock at Jennings Randolph Lake
Unique geological design created over 300 million years ago; also West Virginia overlook and observation tower
Visit historic Oakland
Visit Grantsville
Queen City Transportation Museum
Displays on railroad, canals and other industries that contributed to the region's recognition as a major transportation center in the 1800's; 1913 station; also gallery gift shop; free self guided walking tour of the historic district of Washington Street Skiing
Ski Trails at Wisp
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