is a popular vacation area in
Garrett County ,
Maryland ,
USA . It surrounds a man-made
Lake that was created in 1923 by an electric company on a tributary of the
Youghiogheny River . The lake was purchased by the state of Maryland in 2000 and is used for boating, water skiing and fishing. There is a state park that borders the lake, where
Black Bears are occasionally seen by visitors. Deep Creek Lake is about 15 miles (25 km) from
Interstate 68 on
U.S. Route 219 .
Deep Creek Lake is the largest inland body of water in the state of Maryland. Like all lakes in Maryland, it is man-made.
1 The lake is home to a wide variety of freshwater fish and aquatic birds. The
Wisp Ski Resort is located nearby. This resort is home to a thriving winter tourism industry and has expanded its offerings to include some summer activities as well.
