
Deep Creek Lake is located in the western most section of Maryland in the center of Garrett County. The center attraction to the area has been Deep Creek Lake since it was constructed in 1925 as a hydro power generation lake.
Deep Creek Lake is the largest fresh water lake in Maryland with over 60 miles of shoreline comprising 3300 acres of water. The area also enjoys the highest water falls in Maryland "Muddy Creek Falls", the only ski area in Maryland "Wisp Resort", and the oddity that our excellent whitewater rivers flow north and west to the Mississippi. The mountain elevations top out at just over 3000 feet so the nights are always cool in the summer and provide excellent snow ski, snowmobile and ice fishing conditions in the winter.
The Deep Creek Lake area has an impressive vacation second home market and a great alternative to spending time at the busy beach resorts. Garrett County a handy meeting spot for two thirds of the nation's population. We have been referred to as the "New Englandish retreat" area that will surely surpass your expectations.
Jonathan "Smiley" Kessler plans to bring the Indoor Waterpark Hotel resort to Garrett County because it's a perfect fit. This is a destination that will encourage guests to leave their urban homes and escape to the mountains. The weather and the family fun will be guaranteed at Aqua Mountain Resort.
Everything you'll want to know about vacationing in Garrett County & Deep Creek Lake.
Visit Chamber Website
Quick & easy access to vital Garrett County government information.
Visit Garrett County Online
Maryland’s snow play destination with 32 trails for skiing & snowboarding, Nordic Center, golf and more.
Visit Wisp Resort Online
Your online resource to area businesses, activities, services and more.
Visit DeepCreekTimes.com
Visit Smiley's Fun Zone Pizzeria and Pine Lodge Steakhouse for great family fun, the lake's best pizza, and mouth-watering steaks, succulent ribs, and a local's favorite – crab cakes!
Visit DCLFun.com