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Plan Your Trip!

Boating, hiking, biking, golf, historic sites, kayaking, amusement centers, barn quilt trail, horseback riding, small towns, whitewater sports, cidery, winery, fishing, and more!

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Seasonal Reservations Required at Swallow Falls

Advance day-use reservations required weekends and holidays only 8 am - 4 pm from Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day from the Maryland State Parks System. Reservations can be made online at parkdayuse.maryland.gov.

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Visit Our Small Towns

Explore our small towns where you'll find hidden gems, historical sites & stunning views. Pictured is Kendall Trail in Friendsville.

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Events in Garrett County

Check out our event calendar for a wide variety of events including the Deep Creek Lake Art, Wine & Spirits Festival and our annual Autumn Glory Festival

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Fast Facts About Deep Creek Lake

Learn more about Maryland's largest freshwater lake, Deep Creek Lake

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Save On Your Trip!

Explore current deals and lodging discounts at Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County!

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View our Visitors Guide

Get all the details on our four-season area with our electronic Visitors Guide or request a hard copy be mailed to you!

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4 Seasons of Fun!

Skiing & Snowboarding, Corn Mazes, Historic Sites, Snow Tubing, Waterfalls, Small Towns, Golf, Boating, Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides, Fly Fishing, Alpaca Farm, Swimming & More!

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Visit Our Historic Sites & Museums

Visit our museums and historic sites including the Garrett County Transportation Museum (pictured), in the town of Oakland.

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Explore the Great Outdoors

Get outside and explore Garrett County with our nearly 40 hiking trails. Pictured is Kitzmiller River Walk in Kitzmiller.

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View our Activities Guide

Visiting the area? Check out our Activities Guide for information on activities, attractions and events happening during your stay!

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Garrett County, Maryland's mountains, rivers and lakes offer an abundance of activities in every season! Our area's natural beauty is the perfect destination in all four seasons- whether you seek days full of activities or just plain relaxing.

Direct highway access makes it easy to drive from anywhere! We're just 3 hours from Baltimore, MD & the Washington, D.C. area, 2 hours from Pittsburgh, PA, 4 hours from Columbus & Cleveland, OH and 45 minutes from Morgantown, WV & Cumberland, MD.

Explore Garrett County with Our Virtual Reality Tour

This project has been financed in part with State Funds from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.

Things To Do

Explore our wide open spaces! Planning a trip to Deep Creek Lake & Garrett County, Maryland? View our business directory, list of events and current deals and discounts to get ideas and start planning!