While travelling in Western Maryland, you may find yourself a bit homesick from the beach. But alas, most Western Maryland inhabitants do not long for such a thing when you have the best lake in Maryland at your fingertips! When you’re not looking to test your sea legs on a boat while drifting aimlessly on Deep Creek Lake, we recommend visiting the beach located on the Deep Creek Lake State Park. Without further ado, here are 5 Great reasons to visit the Beach on Deep Creek Lake:
1) Clean Fun In The Sun: Since the beach at Deep Creek Lake is located on the State Park, the area surrounding the beach is always kept clean and beautiful. Bags are handed out as you enter the park to bring your trash along with you. Deep Creek Lake’s State Park not only boasts a clean environment, but a great lake to enjoy on their man-made beach.
2) Cool Off After Hiking: Given the location of the beach in relevance to the many, many trails that run directly into the park near the beach area, what better way to cool off after an avid day full of exploring and exercising! You can find several hiking trails by visiting the State’s Park Website by doing either a 2.5 mi., 5.6 mi.or .5 mi hike. Or you can go here for a list of the Deep Creek Lake State Park Trail Guide and here for the entire Garrett County Trail system. You can also visit Swallow Falls for some more interesting hiking paths.
3) Picnic With Your Family: Why sit in the comfort of your home, when you can grill out right near the beach! With many charcoal-designed grills ready to use along the outskirts of the beach area, bring some steaks, burgers and dogs along for the trip and dine outside the way you really wanted to – under the beautiful canopy of surrounding trees and foliage.
4) As It Is Said, ‘Variety Is The Spice Of Life’: Very few can go boating day in and day out on their vacation without trying out something new. Afterall, the Deep Creek Lake Area has much to offer. Whether you decide to visit the WISP resort to go white water rafting, or go golfing at any of the nearby golf courses, visiting this great area of Western Maryland is all about being outdoors. Why not take a break from your planned daily activites and relax on the beach? Surely this is one activity you should try at least once during your stay!
5) The Beach!: What better reason to go to the beach, than the beach itself! The soft sand, the waves pushed ashore from passing boats, sand castles, the smell of suntan lotion and overall just a great location for relaxing in the sun!
Photo courtesy of Long and Foster.
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