Deep Creek Lake State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Deep Creek Lake State Park was once a logging and mining area, but it is now a beautiful environment for outdoor enthusiasts. The 1,800-acre park sits at the base of the Meadow Mountain in Western Maryland. The park offers breathtaking scenery, which you can explore along its nine trails via skis, snowmobile, and snowshoes during the cold months or by hiking in the warm months. There is a discovery center where you can learn more about the park and the areas surrounding it. Outside the park, you can wine, dine, and shop in the nearby cities of Swanton, McHenry, and Oakland, Maryland, and Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
Spring 30-66 F
Summer 59-75 F
Fall 34-70 F
Winter 19-39 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Deep Creek Lake State Park
Renting an RV is one of the best ways to enhance your journey and make it one to remember. The vehicles give you the added space you need for convenience without making you sacrifice mobility. If you plan to camp at the Deep Creek Lake State Park campground or any nearby campground, consider renting an RV through RVshare.
Deep Creek Lake State Park Campground
The Deep Creek Lake State Park Campground has three sections, or loops, in which two of the loops are accommodable for your four-legged furry friends. There are 112 campsites, of which 26 have electric hookups. The largest sites accommodate rigs up to 40 feet long. You can enjoy the campground from mid-April to mid-December, as it closes when the winter weather becomes too harsh. The peak season is between May and mid-September — you will need to make a reservation during this period. The campsites are within a short distance of Deep Creek Lake, where you can enjoy swimming, boating, and sunbathing. Nightly charges start at $23.
Water hookup: No
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: No
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Dump station, water fill-up station, heated bathhouses, fire rings, lantern posts, flush toilets, laundry rooms, and picnic areas with picnic tables
Double G RV Park
Located four miles from Deep Creek Lake State Park, Double G RV Park has only 12 sites with electric hookups. From the campground, you will have easy access to Deep Creek Lake. You can rent a boat from the campground store for some fun on the lake. There are sites that are well shaded under tall trees in the campground, however are primarily reserved for seasonal campers. The remaining sites are more in the open and are usually rented out to weekenders and overnight visitors. You can bring your pet as long as you pick after it and keep it on a leash. Nightly rates start at $58.
Water hookup: No
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: No
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Dump station, showers, restrooms
Bumble Bee Campground
Bumble Bee Campground is only five miles from Deep Creek Lake State Park, which nestles it perfectly between Swallow Falls State Park and Deep Creek Lake State Park; This allows the opportunity to explore even more of Garrett County. There are 35 pull-through sites with electric hookups. Each site is long enough to accommodate a 50-foot trailer or RV. Nightly rates start at $42.
Water hookup: No
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: No
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Dump station, showers, restrooms
What to Do at
Deep Creek Lake State Park
Inside Deep Creek Lake State Park
If you are interested in learning more about Deep Creek Lake State Park and the surrounding areas, you can spend an afternoon at the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park. One of the exciting attractions there is the aviary, in which you can view nine birds of prey who have been deemed unfit for the wild due to injury or being hand-raised. The large creatures are native to Maryland, and they mesmerize anyone who sets eyes on them. Besides going to the aviary, you can go swimming, boating, and fishing in Deep Creek Lake. You can also picnic, hike, and enjoy winter sports.
How to Get to
Deep Creek Lake State Park
If you are in Pittsburgh, you can get to the park via I-79. Take route I-79 south and drive to I-68 East. Take Exit 4 to Route 219 and drive along the route for 18 miles. Take Glendale Road and drive for one mile until you cross the Glendale Bridge. After crossing the bridge, turn left and enter State Park Road, which you will drive for about a mile to the park.
From Washington, D.C., take 270 north all the way to I-70 West. Then, take I-68 West. Take Exit 14A to Route 219 South Deep Creek Lake and drive along the route for 18 miles. Take Glendale Road, and drive for one mile until you cross the Glendale Bridge. After crossing the bridge, turn left and enter State Park Road and drive it for about a mile to the park.
Entering Deep Creek Lake State Park
The park is open all year-round, but the campground remains closed between December and April. You can get in between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day.
Deep Creek Lake State Park Per Maryland resident : $3.0
Deep Creek Lake State Park Per vehicle with Maryland plates : $3.0
Deep Creek Lake State Park Per non-Maryland resident : $5.0
Deep Creek Lake State Park Per vehicle with out-of-state plates : $5.0
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deep Creek Lake State Park
The campground at the park has 112 total campsites, 26 of which are designated RV camping spots with electrical hookups. The largest sites can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet long. The campground is open from May to mid-September.
Deep Creek Lake State Park is a great spot for bird-watching. The skies and treetops of the area are inhabited by bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, great horned owls, turkey vultures, great blue herons, and many other avian species.
The winters are very cold at Deep Creek Lake State Park, typically experiencing heavy snowfall with temperatures between 20 and 40 degrees. The summers are mild and rarely get hotter than 75 degrees.
The best times to visit Deep Creek Lake State Park are usually between June and September. Throughout the summer, the temperatures are comfortable while enjoying recreational activities.
Although pets aren't allowed on the sandy beach at the park, they are permitted in all other areas. Pets at the park must always be attended to and kept on leashes of no more than six feet.
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