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Spring is one of the best-kept secrets at Deep Creek Lake. The lake is quiet, the mountains begin to wake up after winter, and it’s the perfect time for families to enjoy a peaceful getaway together. For a limited time, Red Barn Vacations is offering a 30% Spring Preview Sale on select luxury vacation homes for stays during March and April 2026. This special offer allows family groups to preview...

Imagine gliding across the treetops on a zipline with the crisp air blowing through your hair. You can add even more thrill to your trip to the mountains by hopping on a zipline in the mountains of Western Maryland. For those who are chasing the thrill, try your hand in our aerial adventure as you scoot through the sky on a zipline or climb across the forest in a ropes...

Imagine cruising across the beautiful Deep Creek Lake as fireworks fly above you and crack in the sky, lighting up the whole lake. Whether you are visiting with your family, friends, or even by yourself, there is so much to do on the weekend of the fourth of July, you will never want to leave. From watching parades to enjoying the best firework show in Garrett County the options are...

Guests often ask us a rather pivotal question: “What should I do while in Deep Creek?” To help answer that question, we’ve put together a hour-by-hour itinerary of some of our favorite things you can do in a single day. One Day in Deep Creek  9am: Wake up and take coffee out on the deck or dock. There is nothing better than slowly greeting the day from the comfort of...

After spending a long day out on the lake, or maybe carving your way through the mountains, there is nothing like heading back to your vacation rental to get ready for a night out on the town. From fine dining to moonshine distilleries, Deep Creek Lake offers many options when it comes to choosing how to spend your perfect evening. Hang out with the locals at some of their favorite...

Deep Creek Lake is a man-made lake located in Garrett County, Maryland. Created by the Youghiogheny Hydroelectric Company in the 1920s, the lake is a popular tourist attraction throughout the year.   It may be at its most breath-taking in the spring as vegetation begins blooming and wildlife wakes up after a long winter’s rest. With 69 miles of shoreline and about 3,900 acres of water coverage, there is always...

Experience the beautiful mountains of Garrett County as you climb to the top winding through Deep Creek Lake’s best hiking trails.  Between the breathtaking state parks, forests, mountains, and open-space areas hikers of all experience levels will have a wonderful time. Explore over 80 thousand acres perfect for hiking and experiencing the abundant wildlife in their natural habitat as you climb the trails. The sights you will see are unlike...

Deep Creek’s most popular festival, the fantastic ‘Autumn Glory’ celebration, is all set to make its return in 2021. Save the date: October 13-17th, 2021.

Picture yourself flying down the mountain as you experience a whole new altitude in Deep Creek Lake while mountain biking. A sport commonly called freeriding is making news headlines and you can be a part of it. Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland is the perfect place for mountain biking as it features both beautiful scenery and many mountain bike trails. Wisp Resort offers an entire mountain biking season, available...

Just picture yourself casting out a line as the sun kisses your skin and the whole earth feels quiet and still. With its many coves and inlets, Deep Creek has more than 60 miles of shoreline and 3,800 acres perfect for fishing, as well as the nearby Youghiogheny River. It is a popular destination for anglers, and they come from all over to fish at Deep Creek. The lake is...