Deep Creek Lake Sign

1) Get a boat and have some fun.  If you’re new to our site, you’ll see we have quite a thing for our friends over at Deep Creek Marina.  Not only do they offer great boats, but they’ll supply you with the water vehicle sure to keep all of the kids busy while you relax on the dock.  Got a boat?  Did you get it from Deep Creek Marina?  Good.

2) Explore the area. When you go on vacation, nothing says ‘relax’ like lounging on Deep Creek Lake. But what some people forget is while the lake may be the main point of attraction, the surrounding area has lots to offer. With a little planning and gusto to explore the surrounding Deep Creek area, you’ll notice places such as Swallow Falls and many of the hiking, camping, kyaking, fishing and golfing opportunities in the nearby surrounding areas of the lake.

3) Eat well. What many people don’t realize is that our daily lives revolve around food. In the busy rush of our usual routines, we never have the time to plan out a special meal or something out of the ordinary. One thing you don’t want to worry about is finding a decent enough grocery store. Deep Creek Lake’s own, Foodland, is a great option and has anything you would find back home. If you feel like dining out, the Pine Lodge Steakhouse is a great option serving a variety of meats including elk! If you’re looking for pizza, our tenured taste buds would never shun Brenda’ for a great Italian meal.

So remember, when on vacation, have fun in the water, roam the mountainside, eat well and enjoy every moment to the fullest.

We recently finished our vacay in Deep Creek Lake.  This was our second trip, and it looks like we are going back again.  Everyone had a blast!  Due to our recent visit to DCL, you will see many new photos and articles coming your way to help you better navigate the area and find just what you’re looking for.  In order to achieve our goal of helping you plan your upcoming vacay (vacation), many of you are going to need to know who to call to rent a boat, or a waverunner.

Deep Creek Marina Boat Rentals

Deep Creek Marina has the best rental fleet of:

• Sedona & Sweetwater Pontoons
• Sea Ray Ski Boats
• PWC (Personal Watercraft) – commonly known as Jet Skis/Waverunners
• Wakeboard
• Inflatables
• Snow Ski’s
• Snowboard’s

Deep Creek Marina Showroom

There are many different types of boats available for rent.  Call for availability 301-387-0732 as far ahead as you can.

• 19′ 190 HP Sea Ray Ski Boat – seats 8
• 19′ 190 HP Sea Ray Ski Boat with Tower – seats 8
• 21′ 260-300 HP Sea Ray Sundeck/Select – seats 8
• 23′ 300-320 HP Sea Ray Sundeck/Select – seats 10
• 23′ 50 HP Sweetwater Pontoon, Seats 12
• 23′ 90 HP Tripletoon Benningtoon/Sweetwater Pontoon – Seats 12
• 24′ 150 HP Tripletoon AquaPatio Pontoon – Seats 17

There are other specialty boats and private captains available upon request.  There is a $250 security deposit on all rentals. 

Check out the big selection of Tubes!  1 person tubes or multiple person tubes depending on what your crew desires.

Waterski rentals, wakeboards, and now water trampolines are also options.

We highly recommend the PWC’s or Personal Water Craft – they’re fast and fun!

You can choose from:

• 130 HP Sea Doo – 3 passenger

Sea Doo Wave Runner Rental

• 85 HP Yamaha – 3 passenger

Yamaha Wave Runner Rental

You must be 18 or older to rent, and 16 or older to drive a Sea Doo or Yamaha rental.  All renters must watch a video and pass a test.

What kind of a trip to a lake doesn’t involve boating?  Deep Creek Lake has 69 miles of shore to explore!

We had pre-planned our boat rentals and used 2 different companies in the area, as we rented 2 different boats during the week.   We rented from Bill’s Marine and Deep Creek Marina.  It is of course well advised to book your boat rentals well ahead of time.

Our first rental was the 190 HP Ski Boat.  This is a fast boat!

Here is a picture of us backing up for 1 of at least 50 tubing trips!  We had a ton of fun exploring Deep Creek Lake for 2 days with this boat.  There are so many beautiful houses and miles of open sea, it was truly relaxing and exhilirating to power that baby up down a wide open lane.  The kids definitely love the tubing, and the adults can enjoy fishing, relaxing, or just plain checking things out as there is so much to see.

All Deep Creek Lake Boat Rentals:

Deep Creek Marina 1899 Deep Creek Drive McHenry, MD 21550 phone # 301-387-0732

Bill’s Marine Service 3 locations

High Mountain Sports 21327 Garrett Hwy Oakland, MD 21550 phone # 301-387-4199

Also, very important to know:

Operator must meet one of the following requirements:
Have been born before July 1,1972. If you are born prior to this date you do not need to have a Maryland Boaters Certificate. You just need a valid drivers license.
Have in one’s possession a Maryland Boating Certificate or a Maryland-recognized temporary Coast Gaurd Certificate.
Obtain on-site temporary Maryland Boating Education Certificate.