Deep Creek Lake is a popular vacation area in Garrett County, Maryland, USA. It surrounds a man-made lake that was created in 1923 by an electric company. The lake was purchased by the state of Maryland in 2000 and is now used for boating, water skiing and fishing. In winter there are several ski runs. There is a state park that borders the lake, where black bears are occasionally seen by visitors. Deep Creek Lake is about 15 miles (25 km) from Interstate 68 on U.S. Highway 219.
External links
Maryland Park Service Deep Creek Lake (http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/deepcreeklake.html)
Deep Creek Lake local information (http://www.deepcreeklake.com/)
Deep Creek Lake Chamber of Commerce (http://www.garrettchamber.com/)
DeepCreekLake still provides water to generate electricity but is managed to maintain lake level for an array of recreational opportunities including boating and fishing.
DeepCreekLake State Park is located on the shore of the lake and offers fishing piers, a swim area and beach, boat ramp, picnicking, covered pavilions, and camping opportunities.
DeepCreekLake is unique in that it lies within the Ohio River Drainage west of the eastern continental divide.
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