Deep Creek Lake State Park
Deep Creek Lake State Park is a Maryland state park on the northeast side of Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County, Maryland. It is managed by the Maryland Park Service within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and it suits day visitors, campers, and anyone who wants lake swimming, boating, fishing, or trails. Day-use entry is paid, at $3 for Maryland residents and $5 for non-residents according to DNR as recorded on October 15, 2026, and the two beaches, lake level, and boat ramp conditions change, so check before you go.
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Weather at Deep Creek Lake State Park, today
| Time | Sky | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 am | Sunny | 35°F | E 1 mph | 0% |
| 10 am | Sunny | 49°F | 0 mph | 0% |
| 12 pm | Sunny | 57°F | NE 3 mph | 0% |
| 2 pm | Sunny | 60°F | NE 5 mph | 0% |
| 4 pm | Sunny | 59°F | NE 5 mph | 0% |
| 6 pm | Clear | 55°F | N 2 mph | 0% |
Daylight
| Sunrise | 7:31 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 6:33 pm |
| Question visitors ask | Is there a beach at Deep Creek Lake State Park and what does it cost? |
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| County | Garrett County |
| Official site | dnr.maryland.gov |
How do you get to Deep Creek Lake State Park?
Deep Creek Lake State Park is about 18 miles (29 km) south of Interstate 68 on U.S. Route 219, on the northeast side of Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County, Maryland. The nearest city listed for the park is Frostburg, Maryland.
What does Deep Creek Lake State Park cost, and when is it open?
According to Maryland DNR as recorded on October 15, 2026, the park charges $3 for Maryland residents and $5 for non-residents for entry. The Discovery Center and the trails are free. Day use is open all year, from 8 a.m. to sunset, and the boat ramp is open 24 hours a day, depending on weather.
Camping runs from April 15 to December 15. The park gate is closed from December 15 to March 15 for snowmobile season. Check before you go, because hours and seasonal closures can change.
What can you do at Deep Creek Lake State Park?
The lake supports motor boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, and canoeing. The park's trails are used for hiking and mountain biking, and the record from DNR lists about 20 miles of trails.
The park's 6,000-square-foot Discovery Center has exhibits on local plants and wildlife, the lake and its watershed, and local coal and logging history, and naturalists, rangers, and volunteers give daily programs there.
Is there a beach at Deep Creek Lake State Park?
Maryland DNR as recorded on October 15, 2026 lists two beaches at Deep Creek Lake State Park. Beach conditions, lake levels, and boat ramp status are not in the sources used for this guide, so check before you go.
Deep Creek Lake State Park: questions visitors ask
Is there a beach at Deep Creek Lake State Park and what does it cost?
Maryland DNR as recorded on October 15, 2026 lists two beaches at the park. Entry is $3 for Maryland residents and $5 for non-residents, and the Discovery Center and trails are free; check before you go.
Where is Deep Creek Lake State Park?
Deep Creek Lake State Park is on the northeast side of Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County, Maryland, about 18 miles south of Interstate 68 on U.S. Route 219. Frostburg is the nearest city listed.
How many campsites does Deep Creek Lake State Park have?
Maryland DNR as recorded on October 15, 2026 lists 82 sites plus 23 more at the campground, while Wikipedia gives an older count of 112 campsites, 26 with electricity. Check before you go, because the DNR figures are the more recent.
When is the Deep Creek Lake State Park campground open?
Camping at Deep Creek Lake State Park runs from April 15 to December 15 according to Maryland DNR as recorded on October 15, 2026. The park gate is closed from December 15 to March 15 for snowmobile season, so check before you go.
Can you hike or mountain bike at Deep Creek Lake State Park?
Yes. The park's trails are used for hiking and mountain biking, and Maryland DNR as recorded on October 15, 2026 lists about 20 miles of trails.
What is the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park?
The Discovery Center is a 6,000-square-foot building with exhibits on local plants, wildlife, the lake and its watershed, and local coal and logging history. Naturalists, rangers, and volunteers present daily programs, and admission is free according to Maryland DNR as recorded on October 15, 2026.
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