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Summer in Garrett County

Boating, waterfalls, hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, fishing, historic sites & so much more.

Plan Your Fall Trip

View our spectacular Fall foliage. Go horseback riding, explore a corn maze, or visit a cidery or winery. Don't miss our 55th annual Autumn Glory Festival Oct 12 - 16!

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Garrett County 150th Celebration

Don't miss the official Garrett County 150th Anniversary Celebration Sept. 17 at the Fairgrounds. Hall of History tour, speakers, live music, car show, food, drinks and more!

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Events Calendar

Learn about upcoming events including our Farmers Markets in downtown Oakland and in Deep Creek.

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View our Visitors Guide

Get all the details on our four-season area with our electronic Visitors Guide or request a hard copy be mailed to you!

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Fast Facts About Deep Creek Lake

Learn more about Maryland's largest freshwater lake, Deep Creek Lake

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Explore the Great Outdoors

Get outside and explore Garrett County with our 40 hiking and biking trails.

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Hot Deals

Save big on your trip with these great discounts!

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4 Seasons of Fun!

Skiing, Snowboarding, Golf, Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides, Mountain Coaster, Alpaca Farm, Swimming & More!

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Visit Our Historic Sites & Museums

Visit our museums and historic sites including the Casselman River Bridge in Grantsville.

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View our new Activities Guide

Visiting the area? Check out our Activities Guide for information on activities, attractions and events happening during your stay!

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Garrett County, Maryland's mountains, rivers and lakes offer an abundance of activities in every season! Our area's natural beauty is the perfect destination in all four seasons - whether you seek days full of activities or just plain relaxing.

Direct highway access makes it easy to drive from anywhere! We're just 3 hours from Baltimore, MD & the Washington, D.C. area, 2 hours from Pittsburgh, PA, 4 hours from Columbus & Cleveland, OH and 45 minutes from Morgantown, WV & Cumberland, MD.

Begin Your Deep Creek Experience with our Virtual Reality Tour

This project has been financed in part with State Funds from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.

Things To Do

Explore our wide open spaces in Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. Planning a trip? View our business directory, list of events or hot deals to get ideas and start planning!