Deep Creek Maryland
Deep Creek Lake Regulations and Permits
Listed below are a number of informational materials and application forms that may be used by property owners and other permitted users of the park buffer strip around Deep Creek Lake. Simply "click" on the underlined guidelines or forms that you are interested in reading or downloading and completing. ... Deep Creek Lake ... - Using a boat on Deep Creek Lake? We have some specific requirements for recreational boaters. ... [Read More]
Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center
The Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center, the Department of Natural Resources' interpretive environmental center, allows children to do all this – and much more! Nestled along the shores of Deep Creek Lake at Deep Creek Lake State Park, the Discovery Center is a one-of-a-kind educational venue for people of all ages. Through hands-on exhibits that showcase the natural resources of Western Maryland, families can learn about the flora and fauna, wildlife, cultural and historical heritage that have turned this former logging and coal mining region into a popular modern day vacation destination. ... [Read More]
Deep Creek Lake Recreation and Land Use Plan
The Lake was created in 1925 when the Deep Creek hydroelectric project was constructed. The land which was flooded by construction of the dam as well as many properties surrounding the newly created lake had been acquired by the power company. Eventually, the Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) began divesting itself of some of the real estate surrounding the lake, although a buffer zone around the lake was retained. Over the next few decades, the Deep Creek Lake region developed as a recreational resort region. In 1968, Penelec was issued a license to operate the facility by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Penelec, as the lake owner, had established corporate policies and procedures for managing recreation and access to Deep Creek Lake. In 1980, the State of Maryland agreed to take over management of recreation and access at Deep Creek Lake. Lake management regulations were promulgated through a public process beginning in 1981 and were updated in 1986, 1988, 1989 ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
Deep Creek Lake State Park lies just west of the Allegheny Front on a large plateau known as the Tablelands or Allegany Highlands. Its location at the southernmost end of Meadow Mountain places it west of the Eastern Continental Divide and within the Mississippi River watershed. It gets its name from Deep Creek Lake, a hydroelectric project constructed on Deep Creek in the 1920's by the Youghiogheny Hydroelectric Company. This is a Maryland State Park. For full information go to the official webpage. (Link on the right hand side) ... [Read More]
Self-Guided Opportunities In Western Maryland State Parks and Forests
Hiking , Potomac-Garrett State Forest (2.7 mi.) Hiking , Potomac State Forest (3.5 mi) Hiking , Herrington Manor State Park, Swallow Falls State Park, Potomac-Garrett State Forest (5.5 mi) Hiking , Potomac-Garrett State Forest (9 mi.) Hiking , Deep Creek Lake State Park (2.5 mi.) Hiking , Deep Creek Lake State Park (5 to 6 mi.) Hiking , Deep Creek Lake State Park (one half mi.) Hiking , Rocky Gap State Park (4.2 mi.) Hiking , Herrington Manor State Park (2.4, 1.6, .9 mi.) Hiking , New Germany State Park (4.5 mi.) Hiking , Cunningham Falls State Park (.5 to 7.5 mi.) ... [Read More]
Canoeing, Kayaking and Watertrails
Deep Creek Lake State Park and NRMA ... Seneca Creek State Park ... Patuxent Estuarine Ecosystem Map . This map for canoeing, kayaking, nature study, hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, orienteering and environmental and historical research includes 48 miles of navigable tidal waterways in southern Maryland, from Hills Bridge (Rt. 4) to Hall Creek. Copies of the map can be purchased for $3 by contacting Patuxent River County Park. ... [Read More]
Deep Creek Lake State Park
Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center Nestled along the shores of Deep Creek Lake at Deep Creek Lake State Park, the Deep Creek Discovery Center is an educational/interpretive center for people of all ages to enjoy and learn. Through hands-on exhibits that showcase the natural resources of Western Maryland, families can learn about the flora and fauna, wildlife, cultural and historical heritage that have turned this former logging and coal mining region into a popular modern day vacation destination. ... [Read More]
Deep Creek Lake State Park Trail Guide
Deep Creek Lake State Park offers a variety of water-related recreation. The one mile of waterfront provides a sandy beach with a roped swimming area with lifeguards on duty in the summer months. Picnicking is available in the park's waterfront area. Tables, grills, pavilions, playgrounds and restrooms are available. Pavilions may be reserved in advance by calling the statewide reservation service. The public boat launch facility is open most of the year except when winter weather and or ice conditions prohibit access. Fishing is popular on the lake for stocked trout, walleye, bass and yellow perch. Deep Creek Lake is also known for a large population of smallmouth and largemouth bass. Bass tournaments are often held on the lake. Two accessible fishing docks are available at the boat launch. For more information about fishing in Maryland, rules, regulations and licensing visit www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries ... [Read More]
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