The Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County, Maryland announces an opportunity to acquire prime real estate formerly operated by Adventure Sports Center, Inc. (ASCI). Since 2007, ASCI has been operating North America’s third pump-powered artificial whitewater course as a rafting and canoe/kayak slalom center.
In the offering, sealed bids are invited for the purchase of three parcels located on the scenic Wisp Mountain, adjacent to Deep Creek Lake in McHenry, Maryland.
Property Details for Bid #24-0523:
Parcel 1:
Location: 1393 Wisp Mountain Road, McHenry, MD 21541
Size: 1.00 Acre
Improvements: Amphitheatre
Deed Reference: Liber 01065, Folio 00705; Map 0049, Parcel 0129
Parcel 2:
Location: 250 Adventure Sports Way, McHenry, MD 21541
Size: 1.00 Acre
Improvements: 2-story Administration/Retail Building (+/- 9,008 SF) featuring a large retail area, offices, changing rooms, and showers.
Deed Reference: Liber 01018, Folio 00190; Map 0049, Parcel 0136
Parcel 3:
Location: 200 Adventure Sports Way, McHenry, MD 21541
Size: 16.48 Acres
Improvements: Concrete Recirculating Whitewater Course (+/- 300 meter), Pump House, Boat Storage Building, Pavilion (+/- 4,300 SF).
Deed Reference: Liber 01018, Folio 00190; Map 0049, Parcel 0127
All three parcels, with a total of 18.48 acres and including all improvements, are offered as a package deal with a $2,000,000.00 minimum bid. The successful bidder will be responsible for site survey, deed preparation, transfer fees, and closing costs.
Sealed bids must be received by May 9, 2024, at 1:30 P.M. and bids will be opened on May 9, 2024, at 2:00 P.M.
This sale presents a rare opportunity to own and potentially repurpose a unique property with vast potential for development into a premier adventure sports, retail, and/or event destination.
A site visit will be held on April 12 at 10:00 A.M. and participants must register in advance.
For further information, bidding instructions, and property viewings, please contact the Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County at info@garrettcountymd.gov or 301-334-8970.
