On your trip to the Deep Creek Lake area, you’ll want to check out Wisp Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking at the resort (formerly known as Adventure Sports Center International). The most popular choice is whitewater rafting on their mile-long manmade loop with a mix of mild and intense rapids on top of Wisp Mountain. In fact, Wisp Adventure Park (Adventure Sports Center International) is the only mountaintop whitewater course in the world!
As a guest at our Deep Creek Lake Hotel, you’ll be a mere five minutes from all the fun at Wisp Whitewater Rafting. Our boutique hotel is the perfect location right on the lake. It’s serene and private, but still very close to all the other activities around town. You can’t beat waking up here in the morning in summertime; the quiet, calm of the lake, the cool, crisp breeze that turns into the golden warmth of the day.
The Lake Pointe Inn is your best choice for luxury lodging on Deep Creek Lake. The Inn is designed in the traditional Arts and Crafts style with high-end amenities and appointments. Our spacious guest suites offer many configurations for all kinds of getaways, be they romantic or more friendship-focused. Our sweeping lakefront grounds are the perfect place to spend a whole day lounging in the hammock, popping into the lake, and soaking up the Maryland sunshine. Book your stay today!
Wisp Whitewater Rafting at Adventure Sports Center International
As the world’s only mountaintop whitewater rafting course, Wisp Resort, formerly known as Adventure Sports Center International, shouldn’t be missed! They offer whitewater rafting excursions, of course, but if you’d rather try your hand at kayaking or canoeing the rapids, they have that too. There are other activities at Wisp Adventure Park to check out, including a Mountain Coaster, Bear Paw mini-golf, and so much more!
Here are five things to know about the Wisp Adventure Park (Adventure Sports Center International) before you go:
- Wisp Resort’s Adventure Park, formerly known as Adventure Sports Center International/ASCI, has been operating on the mountaintop near Wisp Resort since 2007. It now hosts thousands of whitewater enthusiasts each year.
- The 1,700-foot-long whitewater course was designed by a team of architects familiar with building manmade waterways. The process uses natural boulders and concrete to create a lifelike effect of rapids found in the wild. Even though it’s a fabricated loop, that doesn’t mean it’s not thrilling! There are great slopes, fast rapids, and curves for an exhilarating white water rafting deep creek.
- On a guided wisp whitewater rafting trip at the Adventure Sports Center International, you’ll take the course anywhere from four to six times around, amounting to about a mile of rapids distance. The trip starts off with an orientation with your guides to go over some safety measures and be prepared to get wet!
- Private kayaks or canoes are more than welcome on the rapids at Wisp Whitewater Rafting (Adventure Sports Center International). All that’s needed is your day or season pass, and all paddlers must check in and wear a bib for each run. For beginner paddlers and kayakers, the upper pond area is a great space to learn and feel a mild current. The ASCI kayak or canoe clinic is encouraged for those who are new to this water sport and want to try the rapids.
- There’s more than just Wisp whitewater rafting and kayaking opportunities at the former Adventure Sports Center International. If you’re interested in rock climbing, Fork Run offers 35 to 50-foot-tall sandstone climbing cliffs. Fork Run is about 10 minutes from the ASCI campus, and it’s known as the most accessible climbing opportunity in all of Western Maryland. Beginners will enjoy testing their new skills, and experienced climbers will be excited by the difficult routes.
Before you set out for your day at Wisp Adventure Park (Adventure Sports Center International), be sure to join us in the dining room at our Deep Creek Lake Hotel for a hearty and delicious breakfast spread. We love to cook and like to make sure our guests are full and ready for all the adventures that await at Deep Creek Lake.
Amazing Lakefront Lodging at our Deep Creek Lake Hotel
Of course, the biggest draw to this area is the Lake. You seriously can’t beat the location of our Deep Creek Lake Hotel. Not only do most of our guest rooms have a beautiful view of the water, but you can just walk right out on our grand lawn, down to our private dock, and dive right in. We also have canoes and kayaks for guests to use at their leisure. And ample space for picnics, bonfires, and relaxing in the sun.
At our luxurious Bed and Breakfast, couples can elevate their getaway with thoughtfully designed romance packages. Options include indulgent touches like a couples massage, wine or champagne waiting in your room, a beautiful bouquet of flowers, and early check-in to maximize your time together. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, planning a surprise, or simply treating yourselves, these special add-ons create an unforgettable experience at this cozy Deep Creek Lake Bed and Breakfast.
After a long day outdoors, retreat back to our boutique hotel for an evening beverage on the deck or cozied up by the fireplace in the main common room. Voted our “most charming” guest room, The McCann Suite (pictured above) offers two rooms with tasteful decor, a comfy king bed, a fireplace, and a private balcony with Adirondacks for taking in the lake views. This is a perfect choice for those wanting a romantic and private getaway to Deep Creek Lake. Reserve your room today!
