Herrington Manor State Park is located 4 miles northwest of Oakland, Maryland. Spanning over 365 acres, the park offers a 53 acre lake, hiking trails, and kayak and log cabin rentals. In the summer, many people can be caught swimming at the lake or hiking the trails. In the winter, many use the trails to cross-country ski.
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Summer is finally here! With the warm weather, comes boating season at Deep Creek Lake.
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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!
Garrett County, Maryland has a rich history far past Deep Creek Lake.
Here are 6 facts you might have not known about Garrett County!
Even before Deep Creek Lake, the county has been a tourist destination. Towns like Deer Park, Mountain Lake Park, and Loch Lynn Heights were popular resort towns in the late 1800’s/early 1900’s. In fact, President Grover Cleveland honeymooned in Deer Park in 1886.
Garrett County was originally part of Allegany County, Maryland. It was not until 83 years later, in 1872, that it chartered as a new, separate county. It was also the last county to form in the state of Maryland.
Garrett County is the second largest county in the state of Maryland. It has 662 square miles of beautiful, mountainous landscape.
There are a total of 7 lakes in the county: Deep Creek Lake, Broadford Lake, Youghiogheny River Lake, Jennings Randolph Lake, Herrington Manor Lake, Savage River Reservoir, and New Germany Lake.
The highest point in the state of Maryland is right here in Garrett County. The point is on Backbone Mountain, 3,360 feet above sea level.
Deep Creek Lake is the largest inland body of water in the whole state! The lake covers over 3,900 acres and has 65 miles of shoreline.
The Cedar Shore Villas are right in the middle of everything in McHenry. Residents are able to walk to Smiley’s Fun Zone, Black Bear Tavern & Restaurant, and much more. Docks are available to the community right across the street.
The lakeside area is perfect for kids to run and splash in the water, picnics and much more! Residents are also in for a treat every Independence Day- the Fire on the Mountain fireworks display is set off directly across from the villas over Wisp Mountain!
A newer development, Cedar Creek is in the heart of McHenry. It is located near Funland, Deep Creek Marina and more. The villas are settled in a patch of woods to provide guests maximum privacy.
This community is located only a 1/2 mile from Wisp, so it is perfect for both seasons!
Blakeslee Community is the best of both worlds. It offers the quiet, peaceful setting of the forest at the brink of the lake. The community is arranged in a circle. It is great for a family bike outing or a morning jog.
The community offers 5 miles of hiking trails that are off limits to motorized vehicles. An indoor pool and a large living room with a TV and pool table are located inside the Community Center.
Residents also have access to two tennis courts, a baseball field, an outdoor playground, and a basketball court. There are three community docks that offer lake access homes each a dock slip.
