Garrett County
Around Garrett County
Photo: Jason Knauer · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Countryside and towns · Maryland · 28k people
Garrett County
Locals say Deep Creek · “The Mountain Side of Maryland”
Where Maryland meets the mountains.
Deep Creek Lake BlueForest GreenMountain Slate
Welcome to Garrett County—where the mountains meet the lake and every season brings its own adventure. Whether you're here for the slopes, the water, or just the quiet, you'll find a friendly community that knows how to enjoy the outdoors.
Clubs for Garrett County
No clubs for Garrett County yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Garrett County. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
No events in the next month. Events made in the room show up here.
Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Garrett County. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Deep Creek Lake State Park Public beach, boat launch, and trails around the lake.
- Garrett County Historical Museum Local history in the old Oakland train station.
- Swallow Falls State Park Home to Muddy Creek Falls and old-growth hemlocks.
- Herrington Manor State Park Lake swimming, cabins, and cross-country ski trails.
- New Germany State Park Secluded lake with camping and winter sports.
- Casselman River Bridge Historic stone arch bridge on the National Road.
- Outdoors Boating and fishing on Deep Creek Lake
- Outdoors Skiing and snowboarding at Wisp
- With kids Swimming at Deep Creek Lake State Park beach
- With kids Hiking to Muddy Creek Falls at Swallow Falls State Park
- Evenings Lakeside bars and grills
- Evenings Resort lounges at Wisp
- Locals love Lake beaches and boat ramps
- Locals love State park trails
Through the year
- Garrett County Fair August County fair with livestock, rides, and local food.
- Maryland Maple Festival March Celebrates maple syrup with pancake breakfasts, demos, and tours.
- Autumn Glory Festival October Fall festival with parades, crafts, and foliage drives.
- Deep Creek Dunk February Polar bear plunge fundraiser into the lake in winter.
- Deep Creek Lake Art & Wine Festival June Local wines, art vendors, and live music by the lake.
Garrett County has a mountain climate with cold, snowy winters and mild summers. The best time to be out is late spring through early fall for the lake and trails, and winter for skiing. Best: Fall for foliage and summer for lake activities.
Talk like a local
- “The Lake”
- Deep Creek Lake
- “The Wisp”
- Wisp Resort
- “The Mountains”
- The Allegheny Mountains
- “Holler”
- A small hollow or valley
Getaways
- Potomac Highlands, WV Wild rivers, Seneca Rocks, and mountain towns.
- Morgantown, WV College town with WVU games, restaurants, and nightlife.
- Cumberland, MD Historic canal town with the C&O Canal and Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.
- Elkins, WV Artsy mountain town with the American Mountain Theater and Dolly Sods nearby.
Local flavour
Rooting for Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL), Baltimore Ravens (NFL), Baltimore Orioles (MLB), Washington Capitals (NHL), West Virginia Mountaineers (NCAA DI)
Eat and drink
- Apple butter A staple of the Autumn Glory Festival and local farm stands.
- Buckwheat pancakes A hearty Appalachian breakfast, often served with local maple syrup.
- Maple syrup Produced at local sugar bushes; a seasonal treat.
- Venison dishes Hunting culture is strong; venison stew and sausage are local favorites.
Where people go
- Deep Creek Lake The county's recreational heart, with boating, swimming, and fishing.
- Wisp Resort The only ski resort in Maryland, a winter destination.
- State parks Herrington Manor, Swallow Falls, and New Germany offer waterfalls, old-growth forest, and camping.
- Small-town main streets Oakland and Grantsville feature historic buildings, diners, and local shops.
- Farmers markets Seasonal markets with local produce, crafts, and baked goods.
Make this page better
Know a place, a festival, a word locals use, or something here that's wrong? Suggest it; someone at Popchat checks every one.
Sign in and join a club here to suggest.
Nearby
Every areaPotomac HighlandsWest VirginiaHigh country, deep woods, and friendly towns.MorgantownWest VirginiaWhere the hills meet the river and the Mountaineers never quit.CumberlandMarylandWhere the mountains meet the riverElkinsWest VirginiaWhere the mountains whisperFairmontWest VirginiaWhere the hills hold the warmth of home.SomersetPennsylvaniaWhere the mountains meet the maple.ClarksburgWest VirginiaWhere the hills meet the sky.WinchesterVirginiaA valley of apples and history
Garrett County, MD. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.