Deep Creek Lake offers many wonderful opportunities. With the ever-increasing number of boaters, everyone shares responsibility for working together to ensure our waters are clean and safe. Invest the time to educate yourself in the necessary safe practices by reviewing the following laws and safety tips.
REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO DEEP CREEK LAKE:
-Vessels may not exceed 26 feet in length, except pontoon boats, which may not exceed 30 feet.
-Vessels must be muffled so as not to exceed the state noise level limit of 88 decibels.
-Engines may not exceed the manufacturers’ recommended capacity or a displacement of 550 cubic inches- whichever is less.
-Houseboats are not permitted.
-Parasailing is not permitted.
-No garbage, sewage or other waste may be discharged into the water.
-Aircraft are prohibited on both the lake and buffer strip unless prior approval has been obtained from the Department of Natural Resources.
-Hovercraft and personal watercraft (Jet Skis, Sea Doos, etc.) may not be operated on the lake between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from July 1 through Labor Day.
Ready to move-in! Clean and comfortable 3BR 2BA home on nearly 3 acres. Multiple living areas & family rooms in home, spacious garage area plus storage room in basement, HUGE yard with a private, stocked pond!
Outdoor entertaining will be a breeze with all of the yard space this property affords, not to mention the serene setting beside the pond.
FRACKING- it’s been all over the news, especially here in Garrett County.
On Tuesday evening, The Shale Gas Advisory Group will be meeting in Oakland to discuss the impact that fracking will have on tourism, real-estate, outdoor recreation etc.
Come enjoy the static displays of Airplanes, Classic Cars, and RC Aircraft Demonstrations at the Garrett County Airport’s annual Wings and Wheels Fly-In on August 13, 2016 from 9:00A.M. to 3:00P.M.
There will be a Candy Drop at 1:00P.M and food is available from local vendors.
The Garrett County Historical Museum, located in Oakland, has been a long time favorite for local history buffs. Opening in 1960, it features ten exhibition rooms highlighting life in Western Maryland and Garrett County over the past 200 years.
From the B&O Railroad to Mountain Chautauqua to the North Branch of the Potomac River, the museum will answer any questions you have about Garrett County.
