Vacationing at Garrett County & Deep Creek Lake

Perhaps the most thriving industry at Deep Creek Lake is the vacation rental industry. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people migrate from all over the country to spend some time at Deep Creek Lake & Garrett County, Maryland. Our cooler mountain temperatures offer a respite from the sweltering heat & humidity of nearby cities and towns - we are about 10-15 degrees cooler on average than Baltimore, Washington DC and Pittsburgh. Obvious destinations are Wisp Ski & Golf Resort and the year-round activities offered on the shores of Deep Creek Lake. Other reasons include the vast amount of fresh & clean mountain Maryland air; the friendly native population; the vast tracts of state land like Garrett & Potomac State Forest, New Germany and Deep Creek Lake State Park; the amazing natural wonders of Swallow Falls & Muddy Creek Falls (Maryland's largest waterfall); the whitewater rapids of the Youghiogheny & Savage rivers; the world-class trout fishing streams; the iconic Casselman & the nearby genesis of the Potomac river; the rich history of downtown Oakland & Granstville; the native farm land and Amish culture; and perhaps the most overlooked reason of all: the lush green atmosphere that is always surrounding you here in Garrett County. No matter where you go, you'll AWLAYS see a tree, active farmland, rolling Appalachians mountains or a babbling brook descending from the higher elevations. Our area is truly unique because you can find virtually any one of these amazing features within a short walk or drive, or even out your window! God spent a little more time crafting the natural beauty of Garrett County - you have to see it for yourself.