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Hit the Slopes at Wisp

Head to Wisp Resort for skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Check out Wisp's web cams for their current conditions.

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Maryland Special Olympics Winter Games Back at Wisp

After nearly a decade, the Special Olympics Maryland Winter Games have returned to Wisp Resort! Help us welcome the athletes back on Feb. 26 with a 7 pm welcome reception & the Opening Ceremony at 7:30 pm! Then watch the nearly 200 athletes compete Feb. 27 - Tuesday, Feb. 28!

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Garrett County Small Town Trail

We invite you to visit and explore each of our small towns where you'll find hidden gems, historical sites, an assortment of lodging options, stunning views and a wide range of dining, shopping, attractions and outdoor activities.

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Events Calendar

Learn about area events including the Deep Creek Dunk February 25

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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!

Horseback Riding, Corn Maze, Winery & Cidery, Golf, Mountain Coaster, Alpaca Farm, Swimming & More!

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Visit Our Historic Sites & Museums

Visit our museums and historic sites including the Garrett County Transportation Museum in Oakland.

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View our 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!