80°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
69%
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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
Skip the beach today.
69% rain · Thunderstorms · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 11pm and 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 80°F air — ideal beach weather
- 69% rain — rain likely at some point
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — flood watch issued july 18 at 11:43am edt until july 19 at 2:00am edt by nws baltimore md/washington dc
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33 Sunbathe
0 Walk
3 Fish
24 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Weather alert in effect
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:43AM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Atmosphere
Air Temp
80°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
12 mph
W
Rain
69%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 03 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
75°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
11:05 PM
1.7 ft · in 2.1h
Water Quality
Clean
11 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 11mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
8:42 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
75°
Partly Sunny
3%
84
78°
Mostly Sunny
3%
86
79°
Showers And Thunderstorms
77%
19
72°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
63%
20
72°
Mostly Sunny
5%
81
77°
Sunny
6%
85
What to Bring Today
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 12 mph wind
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 69% chance of rain
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
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Major
3:50 AM - 5:50 AM
Minor
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Major
4:10 PM - 6:10 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Deep Creek Lake State Park today?
Deep Creek Lake State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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
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