78°
Mostly Sunny
3%
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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.
78°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 78°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
84 /100
great
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
88 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
78°F
Clear
Wind
6 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
3%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
4:06 PM
1.1 ft · in 1.4h
Water Quality
Clean
11 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
8:48 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:20 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 11:36 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 4:06 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 10:09 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
76°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
52
74°
Showers And Thunderstorms
93%
19
77°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
39
84°
Mostly Sunny
12%
85
87°
Mostly Sunny
5%
85
88°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
61
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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.
Major
8:20 PM - 10:20 PM
Minor
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Major
8:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Minor
5:00 PM - 6:00 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