Summer Activities

Water Sports Water sports are very popular summer activities Deep Creek Lake. Powerboats and jet skiis are available for rent at local marinas. For the sailboat enthusiast you will enjoy the exciting regattas that take place on the southern end of the lake near Memory Cove.

Boat Rentals

  • Bills Marine 301 387 5536
  • S & H Marine 301 387 5616
  • Silver Tree Marine 301 387 5855
  • Deep Creek Lake Rentals 301 387 9130
  • Deep Creek Outfitters 301 387 6977

Sailboat Races Memorial Day - Labor Day; every Saturday, Sunday, and holidays on the southern end of the lake; competition (open to the public) begins at 12 noon on Saturday and 1 PM on Sunday; races are one-design featuring Flying Scots and Lasers.

Interested in whitewater rafting or canoeing? If you've never tried it, excitement and amazing scenery awaits you near Deep Creek Lake. You can enjoy Whitewater rafting the gentle waters of the Middle Youghiogheny or the challenging rapids of the Upper Yough. Want something more low key? You can also enjoy the scenery by canoeing and kayaking on the Savage and Youghiogheny Rivers.

  • Laurel Highlands River Tours 800 472-3846
  • Precision Rafting 800 477-3723
  • White Water Adventures 800 WWA-RAFT
  • White Water Rafting 800 RAFT-NOW

Fishing for bass, pike, walleye, bluegill and trout is excellent at Deep Creek lake. This area of Western Maryland is also Fly Fishing heaven as three of the top trout streams in the state are located within a short-drive of Memory Cove. Recently, the North Branch of the Potomac River produced a new Maryland state brown trout record that weighed in at an amazing 19 lbs 3 ozs!

Fishing Guide Services
The guides at Spring Creek Outfitters offer a variety of packages to suit anyone's schedule and skill level, from half day wading trips to three day pack trips.

A float trip on the North Branch of the Potomac has the potential reward of four species of trout; brown, rainbow, brook and the Potomac's famous cutthroat. If you're looking to shake off a winters worth of cabin fever they offer a combination turkey and trout trip where a morning hunt for spring gobblers is followed by an afternoon of fishing on some of the most beautiful water in the east.

Whether you're floating the North Branch for trophy trout or fishing Deep Creek Lake for lunker bass, you can rest assured that their A.S.I Certified guides and instructors are some of the most highly skilled and dedicated professionals found anywhere. Visit www.springcreekoutfitter.com to book your trip today or call (301) 334 4023.

Are you a scuba enthusiast? If so, you'll find the waters of Deep Creek holds many secrets of the past including foundations of an old farmhouses, stone bridge, old vehicles and some giant fish!

Hiking and Biking
Garrett County provides miles of bike trails through state parks and surrounding countryside. We have something for everyone regardless of your expertise. Bicycle renting is available at local bike shops.

Escaping to the beautiful scenery of the state parks with miles of marked trails offers great fun for the entire family. Take a picnic lunch along and spend the day enjoying all that these Maryland state parks have to offer. At Swallow Falls, hike along the banks of two rivers that converge into one while experiencing the woodland majesty of Tolliver Falls and Maryland's largest waterfall, Muddy Creek Falls. Several state parks offer sandy beaches for swimming, rowboats and paddle boat rentals.




Horseback Riding
Four different stables offer the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Garrett County by horseback. Hayrides, carriage rides, trail rides, and overnight pack trips are also available.

  • Western Trails Beginner to expert; rent by the hour, 1/2 day or all day trail rides; hayrides; open year round - Mayhew Inn Road, Oakland - (301) 387-6155 or (301) 387-6890
  • Small Oaks Riding Stables Shaded trail rides; horseback riding by the hour for all ages; pony rentals; buggy rides; hayrides; sleigh rides in winter; call for appointments; open year round - Off Broadford Road, Oakland - 301 334-5733 or (301) 334-4991
  • Broken Bar Riding Stables Trail rides; pony rides; hayrides; horse drawn carriage and sleigh rides (weather dependent); open year around at 907 Old Wilson Road, Swanton - (301) 334-3114

Golfing
The area is home to two championship golf courses. The fantastic mountain scenery and the cool highland temperatures enhance the experience of these challenging mountain courses.

The Golf Club at Wisp 296 Marsh Hill Road
McHenry, Maryland 21541 (301) 387-4911

Other Activities
Three miniature golf courses, arcades, go-kart racing, batting cages and much much more are available for hours of fun for folks of all ages.

  • Frontiers Adventure Golf and Batting cages softball and baseball batting cages, pool tables, air hockey - The Fort, 75 Fort Drive 219, McHenry - (301) 387-5121
  • Funland Family Fun Center Route 219, McHenry - (301) 387-6168
  • A&D Dairy Delite also bait shop-Route 219 and Glendale Road

Roller Blading and Skateboarding 2 acre lighted skating area at Wisp Ski Resort

Tennis
Public tennis courts are available at various locations in the county.

Besides all these recreational activities, there are sites such as the Craneville Sub-Artic Swamp and Backbone Mountain and numerous events scheduled to entertain you. These include the McHenry Highland Festival held in June, the American Indian Inter-Tribal Cultural Organization Pow Wow, the annual 4th of July celebration, Summerfest and Quilt Show, and many more.