Wear blaze orange, or ride where there’s no hunting.Show No-Hunting Trails
- Trails
- 10
- Total Distance
- 17.7 mi
- Difficulty
- 2 Easy6 Moderate2 Difficult
- Fee
- Entry Fee
- Dogs
- On a Leash
- Hunting
- Partly a Hunting Area
Good For: Mountain Bike, E-Bike, Hike, Trail Running
Trails at Deep Creek Lake State Park
Hunting AreaDeep Creek Lake State ParkBeckman's TrailModerate1.6 miMountain Bike, E-Bike, Hike, Trail RunningHunting AreaDeep Creek Lake State ParkBrant Mine ShackEasyHikeHunting AreaDeep Creek Lake State ParkCherry Creek LoopModerate1.5 miMountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running
Hunting AreaDeep Creek Lake State ParkCherry Creek Phase 2Difficult1.1 miMountain Bike, Hike, Trail RunningHunting AreaDeep Creek Lake State ParkCrosscut TrailModerate0.9 miMountain Bike, E-Bike, Hike, Trail RunningHunting AreaDeep Creek Lake State ParkIndian Turnip TrailModerate4 miMountain Bike, E-Bike, Hike, Trail RunningHunting AreaDeep Creek Lake State ParkLookout Point TrailEasy0.1 miMountain Bike, Hike, Trail RunningHunting AreaDeep Creek Lake State ParkLookout TrailModerate1.7 miMountain Bike, E-Bike, Hike, Trail RunningHunting AreaDeep Creek Lake State ParkMeadow Mountain TrailModerate3.6 miMountain Bike, E-Bike, Hike, Trail RunningHunting AreaDeep Creek Lake State ParkThayer Trace TrailDifficult3.2 miMountain Bike, E-Bike, Hike, Trail RunningAbout Deep Creek Lake State Park
Hunting Season Is OpenNow open in Garrett County: Deer Archery (through Nov. 27) · Small Game & Waterfowl. Part of Deep Creek Lake State Park is a 551-acre designated hunting area (Monday-Saturday; no firearms hunting before Oct. 15), and some trails cross it. Wear blaze orange and keep pets visible.
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www.dnr.maryland.gov
Deep Creek Lake State Park
Deep Creek Lake State Park is located in Western Maryland’s Garrett County. The park encompasses over 1,800 acres and adjoins Deep Creek Lake Natural Resources Management Area and its 3,900-acre man-made lake.
898 State Park Road
Swanton, MD 21561
301-387-5563
Plan Your Visit
- Trailhead
- 898 State Park Road, Swanton, MD 21561
- Fee
- Maryland State Park day-use fee: $3 (MD residents) / $5 (out-of-state). Per person Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; per vehicle the rest of the year. The Discovery Center is free.
- Hours & Season
- Day use 8 a.m. to sunset; trails sunrise to sunset. From Dec. 15 to Mar. 15 the main gate is closed, so park at the Discovery Center.
- Restrooms
- At the Discovery Center and boat ramp, plus a waterless toilet at the Cherry Creek lot.
- Dogs
- Allowed on a leash on trails. Not on the swimming beach, docks or fishing piers.
- Hunting
- The park has a 551-acre hunting area, open Monday through Saturday only, and some trails cross it. Wear bright colors in season.
- Managed By
- Maryland Park Service · 301-387-5563
- Emergency
- Call 911. Nearest hospital: Garrett Regional Medical Center, 251 N. 4th Street, Oakland (301-533-4000). Duty ranger: 240-405-9827 (give your nearest lettered intersection).
Know Before You Go
- Trail intersections are lettered on the map. If you need help, call the duty ranger at 240-405-9827 and give your nearest letter.
- Lookout Trail is steep, rugged and rocky. Good shoes recommended.
- Bears live here. Keep food packed away (see BearWise.org).
- Stop at the free Discovery Center, with its raptor aviary, before or after your hike.
- Leave No Trace. Pack out what you pack in, stay on the trail, and if you're leaving a track, turn back.
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Visitor details checked by Deep Creek Times in October 2026. Fees and hours can change; confirm with the managing agency.