Deep Creek Lake designated beaches

Deep Creek Lake State Park, Garrett, MarylandLake on Deep Creek LakePublic swimming available

Deep Creek Lake State Park has two sandy public beaches where swimming is permitted when swim lines are installed.

Water: Lake, Deep Creek Lake
Swim hours: 8 a.m. to sunset for the day-use area
Facilities: Two sandy beaches, beach shower house, foot-washing station, changing station
Managed by: Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Getting there

Use Deep Creek Lake State Park, the only designated public swimming area on the lake.

39.5210, -79.3017

Swim when swim lines are installed.
Do not fish from the sandy beach or swim area.
Do not swim from the buffer strip except in areas designated for public swimming.

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