Lakes in Maryland vary in size, from 50 acres up to 3,900 acres. Over 100 lakes can be found in Maryland, and most of them are used for recreation. The largest is Deep Creek Lake, which covers nearly 3,900 acres. This beautiful lake is located near Oakland in Garrett County and is perfect for water sports or just relaxing on the banks. For a truly memorable summer vacation, we suggest you break out of your routine and head to Deep Creek Lake to truly relax and rejuvenate.
Deep Creek Lake, the largest inland body of water in Maryland, offers visitors 69 miles of shoreline to discover and enjoy. With the warm weather, you’ll find locals and vacationers alike out on the water. Lake Pointe Inn’s own pontoon boat, which makes trips each morning (weather permitting), provides the perfect venue in which to take in the beauty of the lake’s shoreline. Our Inn also offers kayaks and canoes for guests to use if you’d rather explore on your own, which is one of the best ways to discover the beauty of the lakes in Maryland.
Before you start filling your itinerary, you’ll want to book your lodging, and our Deep Creek Lake Hotel, perched right on the edge of one of the most beautiful lakes in Maryland, is the perfect place to stay. Deep Creek Lake sets the tone for romantic getaways naturally, but once you arrive at our property, you’ll see that we’ve designed our space for couples to decompress and relax. Our guest rooms are elegantly appointed with all of the things you need to pamper each other. We can’t wait to host you as you discover one of the most magical lakes in Maryland. Book your room today!Â
Explore One of the Best Lakes in Maryland for Your Next Getaway
A fun fact about the nearly 100 lakes in Maryland is that all were created for recreation! Deep Creek Lake is the largest of these lakes, and it has to do with the Deep Creek dam, which was implemented on a tributary of the Youghiogheny River. The shoreline of Deep Creek Lake is peppered with private homes, cabins, and luxury lodging properties, and the nearby small towns have excellent restaurants, live entertainment, and shopping options.
There are so many great ways to explore one of the best lakes in Maryland. Here are our favorite ways to do just that:
- The options for water sports are endless! You can plan to spend the day or week on the lake by boating, water skiing, paddle boarding, sailing, jet skiing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and white water rafting.
- There’s plenty to explore at Wisp Ski Resort all year long. Located just across from our hotel on Deep Creek Lake, we suggest checking out this spot no matter the season. From golfing
- We have boats on-site for you to borrow during your stay. Kayaking is also a great way to discover all that the lake has to offer on your own.
- If you are looking for more of a thrill, whitewater rafting in Western Maryland will give you the adrenaline rush you want! The world’s only mountaintop whitewater course is located at the top of Wisp Resort. If you don’t enjoy white water rafting, walk the one-mile trail surrounding the course and watch the excitement from solid ground.
- Deep Creek Lake State Park offers visitors one mile of shoreline along Deep Creek Lake where they can participate in fishing, swimming, or just relaxing. The white-sandy beach is the perfect place for a picnic, and the park also offers a variety of hiking trails ranging in difficulty, which is a great way to view the entire lake!
- While Deep Creek Lake is one of the largest lakes in Maryland, it’s also home to the state’s highest free-falling waterfalls, Muddy Creek Falls. Located in Swallow Falls State Park, this is another fantastic draw to planning your romantic getaways here. You can explore the park in any season for hiking and stunning views of the rushing water.
One of the Best Places to Stay on Deep Creek Lake
Staying at Lake Pointe Inn puts you right on the water’s edge of Deep Creek Lake with front-row access to some of the area’s best hiking, boating, and outdoor adventures. Our Arts-and-Crafts-style inn offers a quiet, adult-only retreat with stunning views of one of the largest lakes in Maryland, gourmet breakfasts, and warm hospitality that makes every stay feel personal.
Whether you’re sipping coffee on the porch or unwinding by the fireplace after a day on the trails, it’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down and enjoy the moment. We have a private massage room on-site for Swedish and deep-tissue treatments. Make sure to take advantage of our dry heat sauna as well, always best followed up by a bubble bath in one of our jetted tubs for two.Â
Each guest room is thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind, featuring private baths, some with jetted tubs or steam showers, and many with lake or garden views. The inn offers direct access to Deep Creek Lake for kayaking and paddling in the warmer months, along with easy driving distance to nearby state parks and ski resorts. With its peaceful setting, welcoming atmosphere, and ideal location for exploring the outdoors, Lake Pointe Inn is one of the best places to stay in Deep Creek Lake. We can’t wait to host you; book your room today!Â
