73°
Sunny
0%
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Garrett County, MD · Lake
Deep Creek Lake State Park
898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD 21561
Maryland's largest freshwater lake — 3,900 acres in the Alleghenies. Two sandy swim beaches with a shower house and changing stations, 20 miles of trails, and a 112-site campground. The swim season runs when swim lines are installed (roughly Memorial Day–Labor Day).
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
73°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 0 to 6 mph.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
85 /100
ideal
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
73°F
Clear
Wind
6 mph
N
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
78°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
9:51 PM
1.1 ft · in 29m
Water Quality
Clean
11 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
8:39 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:39 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 9:24 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 4:51 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 9:51 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
78°
Sunny
0%
85
80°
Mostly Sunny
0%
84
79°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
59
75°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
59%
38
73°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
72
75°
Mostly Sunny
14%
84
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
10:40 PM - 11:40 PM
Major
2:40 AM - 4:40 AM
Minor
7:50 AM - 8:50 AM
Major
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
State park lot.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash in designated pet areas; not on swim beach.
Entry Fee
$3/person MD resident, $5/person out-of-state
Address
898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD 21561
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Deep Creek Lake State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Deep Creek Lake State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Deep Creek Lake State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash in designated pet areas; not on swim beach.
Is there an entry fee at Deep Creek Lake State Park?
$3/person MD resident, $5/person out-of-state
Are there lifeguards at Deep Creek Lake State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Deep Creek Lake State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Deep Creek Lake State Park?
Amenities at Deep Creek Lake State Park include beach, shower house, changing station, camping, trails, kayak/canoe launch, discovery center.
When is the water warmest at Deep Creek Lake State Park?
Inland lakes peak in July and August at 75-80°F and hold warmth longer than tidal beaches. Swimming comfortable from mid-June through September.
Where is Deep Creek Lake State Park located?
Deep Creek Lake State Park is in Garrett County, MD, at 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD 21561.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS