Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park

Visit the Naturalists outside the Ranger Station/Camper Check in. They will inform you about the critters you may spot during your stay and how best to avoid late night visits!

All are invited to the Discovery Center to learn about some of our fascinating and gentle reptile ambassadors. Great for all ages!

Our animals are hungry! Join us in the Discovery Center for a lunch date with some of our critters as we go through and feed them delicious entrees of mice, worms, and fish flakes.

BINGO! Take a short walk with a Naturalist and try to fill out your bingo board while learning about things we find along the way! (0.5 miles)

Calling all history buffs and hiking enthusiasts! This hike will follow the tale of Delphia Brant and George Beckman, two small-time miners from the 1930's. Intermediate level hike. Participants are encouraged to bring water, sunscreen, etc. (1.5 miles)

Join our naturalists at the Discovery Center to learn how to partake in one of the best pastimes Deep Creek has to off: fishing! Kids between 2 and 15 will learn skills that will help on their own fishing adventures. Registration is required. Registration can be done at the Discovery Center desk with a $5.00 payment. Guardians must remain present during fishing.

A little birdie told me that if you love our feathered friends, you should come down to the Discovery Center for a stroll around the park to learn how to spot and identify our local birds!

All are invited to the Discovery Center to learn about some of our fascinating and gentle reptile ambassadors. Great for all ages!

Join a Naturalist for a stroll through the park and discover the hidden treasures that are our native reptiles and amphibians of our region. Meet on the Discovery Center deck. (0.5 miles)

Meet our birds of prey for lunch at the Aviary. Our Naturalists will discuss the enthralling natural history of these powerful animals as well as some peeks at how they are trained!