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Site Name Deep Creek Lake State Park soft access
CountyGarrett
Water BodyDeep Creek Lake
Physical Address898 State Park Road, Swanton, MD 21561
DirectionsFrom Washington, D.C.: Take 270 north to I-70 west to I-68 west. Exit 14A (Route 219 South Deep Creek Lake). Continue on Route 219 South for 18 miles. Turn left onto Glendale Road. Continue on Glendale Road for one mile, crossing over the Glendale Bridge. Immediately after crossing the Glendale Bridge, turn left onto State Park Road. Continue on State Park Road for one mile until you see the information sign for the state park facilities. From Baltimore: Take I-70 west to I-68 west. Exit 14A (Route 219 South Deep Creek Lake). Continue on Route 219 South for 18 miles. Turn left onto Glendale Road. Continue on Glendale Road for one mile, crossing over the Glendale Bridge. Immediately after crossing the Glendale Bridge, turn left onto State Park Road. Continue on State Park Road for one mile until you see the information sign for the state park facilities. From Pittsburgh: Take I-79 south to I-68 east. Exit 14A (Route 219 South Deep Creek Lake). Continue on Route 219 South for 18 miles. Turn left onto Glendale Road. Continue on Glendale Road for one mile, crossing over the Glendale Bridge. Immediately after crossing the Glendale Bridge, turn left onto State Park Road. Continue on State Park Road for one mile until you see the information sign for the state park facilities.
Owner/Manager NameMaryland Department of Natural Resources - Park Service
Owner/Manager Phone301-387-5563; Toll free: 1-800-830-3974
Owner/Manager Websitehttp://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/deepcreek.aspx
Owner/Manager Email 
CommentsThis site is for use by non-motorized vessels only. A short portage from the parking lot is required. Non-motorized vessels can launch from the floating docks which are available on a seasonal basis. A self-guided paddling route is available at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/canoedeepcreek.asp
# of Ramps0
# of Ramps ADA0
Ramp Width (Feet)0
Ramp SurfaceOTHER
Large BoatsNo
Vessel Size NotePlease note that "large boats" is intended as a general reference to ramp capacity. Generally, vessels less than 16 feet in length are considered small and those greater than 16 feet as large.
Soft LaunchYes
Soft Launch ADANo
# of Piers0
Transient UseNo
HoursOfOperationVaries by Season
Fee Or Permit RequiredYes
Parking Lot TypePAVED
Parking Lot SizeMED 5 -20
# of Car Spaces20
# of Car Spaces ADA2
# ofTrailerSpaces 
# of Trailer Spaces ADA 
Turnaround AreaYes
GateUnknown
RestroomPERMANENT
Trash ServiceNo
PumpoutNo
Fuel on siteNo
Questions And UpdatesIf you have a question about this site, contact the management agency using the phone number or contact information provided above. Permit/launch fees can change without notice so this site does not list them. Any corrections or updates to the information listed here should be sent via e-mail to Lisa.Gutierrez@Maryland.gov
Tide Information http://dnr.maryland.gov/Fisheries/Pages/Tide-Finder.aspx
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