Deep Creek Lake State Park

Deep Creek Lake State Park. Deep Creek Lake 100 Years. , Deep Creek Lake State Park is located along the shoreline of the lake. The park encompasses over 1,800 acres and adjoins the Deep Creek Lake Natural Resources Management Area. The park, established in 1959, lies just west of the Allegheny Front on a large plateau known as the Tablelands or Allegany Highlands. Its location at the southernmost end of Meadow Mountain places it west of the Eastern Continental Divide and within the Mississippi River watershed., With its mile-long shoreline, two swimming beaches, 20 miles of hiking and biking trails, 112 camp sites, a 24-hour boat launch capability, multiple playgrounds, and plentiful picnic tables---the State Park offers a broad menu of outdoor activities for all., Each year, more than 5,000 visitors camp, swim, hike, bike, and fish at Deep Creek Lake State Park. And, the park holds many special events including a ramp “cook-off” in the spring, an Art in the Park event in July, and a variety of trail-related races. Special events and gatherings are held in covered pavilions., The 6,000 square foot Discovery Center is part of the park, offering educational displays/exhibits and classrooms with an emphasis on local plant and animal wildlife. A highlight of the Discovery Center is its Aviary, home to 10 non-releasable birds of prey, including both a bald eagle and a golden eagle. Every spring and fall, students on school field trips are educated on the natural resources of the area and on how to be good stewards of the water and land., Since its beginnings, the State Park has been a favorite lake area attraction for local residents and visitors alike.