Head to Accident, Maryland for 4th of July activities! Starting at 9 am, the town will be rocking all day long and into the night. There will be food, fun and festivities for all!
The Deep Creek Lake Lions Club will be hosting the 4th Annual Deep Creek Lake Boat Parade on July 2nd! Starting around 7 p.m., the boats will begin at the Deep Creek Marina Lakeside Club (in McHenry Cove) and sail to Silver Tree.
This event cannot be missed! Whether you are planning to view the boat parade or register your boat to be in it, it will be a great time. The Boardwalk, Lakeside Creamery, Uno’s & the Honi-Honi Bar are just a few fun places to view the event.
Savage River State Forest is the largest state forest in the state of Maryland! With 54,000 acres of classified northern hardwood forest, there is plenty to do.
Whether it is biking, camping, canoeing, or hiking, there is always something to do.
You can even bring your pets, as long as they are on a leash!
For more information, click on the photo or call 301-895-5759.
1. Ride the Mountain Coaster at the Wisp! Consisting of a 1,300 foot uphill track, the coaster allows one to experience the panoramic views of Western Maryland while having the time of their life!
2. Spend the evenings at Smiley’s Fun Zone playing mini golf, laser tag, goat carting and more!
3. Kick off your vacation with a drink at the iconic Honi Honi Bar! Located right next to Uno’s, the Honi Honi is the perfect place to grab a crisp, cold beer and watch your kids play on the back lawn. The pirate ship playground and the large gray elephant statue located in the back yard have become a Deep Creek favorite!
4. Grab an ice cream from the Lakeside Creamery. Located along Garrett Highway (right next to the lake), it’s easy to get to and delicious!
5. Spend an afternoon checking out Adventure Sports Center International. They offer an artificial whitewater rafting course that spans over 1/3 mile. This course offers I-IV whitewater rafting in a controlled environment. If you’ve mastered the artificial course, you may be ready for Garrett County’s own whitewater course: the Upper Yough (Class IV-V). ASCI also offers guided hikes and geocaching.
6. Go hiking at Swallow Falls. Who said Deep Creek Lake is the only attraction in Garrett County? Located near Oakland, Swallow Falls is a beautiful state park with bubbling falls. It is perfect for a morning hike or afternoon picnic.
7. Enjoy live music and a yummy meal at Black Bear Tavern! Located in McHenry, the restaurant and bar have become a local favorite.
8. Do some shopping! Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County offer a very unique shopping experience. From Schoolhouse Earth to Sacred Ground South West Jewelry to Englander’s Antique Mall, our local residents provide you with unique pieces to take home or to decorate your lake house.
9. Head over to Mountain State Brewing Company for a locally brewed beer and a slice of Fire on the Mountain pizza!
10. Finally, RELAX! Deep Creek Lake is all about letting go and having a great time. You can do a million different things but the most important is to enjoy where you are and live easy!
The Board of Garrett County Commissioners held a Public Hearing on Monday, June 6, 2016 to consider proposed boundary changes for the Garrett County Sanitary District.
