Believe it or not, but Deep Creek Lake is the largest inland body of water in the state of Maryland! Not only is the lake deep, but it covers 3,900 acres and has 69 miles of shoreline, spanning 13 miles, which makes it perfect for boating and water skiing. The lake itself splits itself into a ‘Y’ as it runs South from its most Northern point with the Eastern most point running the longest stretch.
Deep Creek Lake’s State Park is situated on its shoreline, which takes up only a mile of the lake’s shoreline, is beautifully preserved and is trash-free. Not far from Deep Creek Lake also lies Swallow Falls State Park, which is home to the tallest free-falling waterfall in Maryland!
How High? How Low? How Big?
Average Elevation – 2300 feet above sea level
Elevation Range – 960 – 3,360 feet above sea level
Highest Point — 3,360 (Backbone Mountain, also Maryland’s highest point)
Area of lake at full pool – 3,900 acres
Average depth – 26 1/2 feet
Maximum depth – 72 feet
Its Pleasant In The Summer…
Average summer temperature – 66° F
Average Summer surface temperature – 73° F
Average Summer bottom temperature – 49° F
Average ice cover in midwinter – 18 inches
Brrrrr! Its Cold In The Winter!
Average winter temperature – 29.1° F
Average yearly precipitation – 47.6″
Average yearly snowfall – 116″
Average duration of freeze free period – 128 days
Deep Creek Lake Info
Garrett Co. Population (2000) – 29,846
Per Capita Personal Income (2002) — $23,686
County Seat – Oakland
Land area – 657 sq. miles
The lake covers almost 4,000 acres
Learn More About Deep Creek Lake:
Where Is Deep Creek Lake?
Deep Creek Lake History
ASCI White Water Rafting
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