DEEP CREEK LAKE STATE PARK

Year-Round Beauty and Lakeside Recreation

Cradled at the base of the picturesque Meadow Mountain, Deep Creek Lake sits more than 2,500 feet above sea level. The park boasts about a mile of shoreline along Maryland’s largest man-made lake. The Ranger Station is located at the intersection of Brant and State Park Roads.

Discovery Center

Meet animals up close, learn to fish, or attend one of our regularly scheduled programs, campfires, and guided hikes, available through the year. Schedules are posted on bulletin boards throughout the park. Don’t forget to stop by the Aviary that houses non-releasable birds of prey. Admission is free.

Swimming And Picnicking

Cool off on the only guarded public swimming beach on the lake Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, then recharge at one of the many waterfront picnic sites. Additionally, four shelters are available with a reservation for larger groups.

Camping

Meadow Mountain Campground has 112 campsites available April 15 - December 15 annually. Each site is conveniently located near heated restroom facilities with hot water showers. Twenty-six sites offer 30-amp electrical service. There are no water hookup sites. A dump station is available at the campground entrance. The Bear Den (an Adirondackstyle shelter), two mini camper-cabins and a yurt are available for reservation. The maximum length of stay is two weeks. Visit parkreservations.maryland.gov, scan the QR code to make reservations or call 888-432-2267.

Trails

The Meadow Mountain trail system features over 20 miles of multi-use trails that vary in length and difficulty. Mountain bike under a canopy of rhododendron or hike through a mountain-scape peppered with ferns. Visit Park Headquarters or the Discovery Center for a map.

Boating And Fishing

Deep Creek Lake is perfect for big boats and small boats alike! A canoe/kayak launch is located inside the day-use area of the park. The boat launch facility is located outside the day-use area along State Park Road. Please be sure to follow the proper safety guidelines to ensure a great experience. Fish along the shoreline of Deep Creek Lake (outside of designated swimming areas) for stocked trout, walleye, bass, and yellow perch. Hunting and fishing licenses are available at the Ranger Station.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO...

• The boat launch facility is open 24 hours a day except when winter weather or icy conditions prohibits access to water.

• A service charge covers the daily launching and removal of your boat during a 24-hour period.

• Personal watercraft, such as jet skis, may not be operated on the lake 11 a.m. to 4p.m. on the Saturday, Sunday and the holiday of Memorial Day weekend and the Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from July 1 through Labor Day.