The Chunky Bear guidebook
Year round fun/activities
Barely 5 minutes drive from our cabin, Wisp resort provides all seasons, year round enjoyable time in Deep Creek Lake. From skiing and snow tubing, to mountain coasters and other aerial adventures, to golf, white water rafting and Pontoon boat tours, there is lots to be enjoyed by everyone.
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wisp Resort
296 Marsh Hill RdBarely 5 minutes drive from our cabin, Wisp resort provides all seasons, year round enjoyable time in Deep Creek Lake. From skiing and snow tubing, to mountain coasters and other aerial adventures, to golf, white water rafting and Pontoon boat tours, there is lots to be enjoyed by everyone.
State Parks
Drive 10 mins south of our cabin to DCL state park for Motor boating/rent a Pontoon boat, swimming, fishing, and canoeing, 112 campsites, hiking trails for every level of ability, and mountain biking. All available for your choice of adventure or relaxation.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deep Creek Lake State Park
Deep Creek Lake State ParkDrive 10 mins south of our cabin to DCL state park for Motor boating/rent a Pontoon boat, swimming, fishing, and canoeing, 112 campsites, hiking trails for every level of ability, and mountain biking. All available for your choice of adventure or relaxation.
11 miles west of our cabin (20 mins drive), Visit Muddy Creek Falls, a crashing 53-foot waterfall – a spectacular sight you won't want to miss. Youghiogheny wild river flows through its borders; discover some of the most rugged mountain scenery of Maryland. Enjoy fishing, hiking, boating.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal de Swallow Falls
2470 Herrington Ln11 miles west of our cabin (20 mins drive), Visit Muddy Creek Falls, a crashing 53-foot waterfall – a spectacular sight you won't want to miss. Youghiogheny wild river flows through its borders; discover some of the most rugged mountain scenery of Maryland. Enjoy fishing, hiking, boating.
365-acre park, with 53 acre Herrington Lake where you can swim, canoe, kayak, bike (try out the fat tire bike rentals-all year round). Also offers, picnicking, hiking, tennis, basketball and volleyball.
Experience "apple butter boil" in the fall where old fashioned apple butter is made outside over an open fire!
Cross country ski and snowshoe rentals are available.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Herrington Manor State Park
222 Herrington Ln365-acre park, with 53 acre Herrington Lake where you can swim, canoe, kayak, bike (try out the fat tire bike rentals-all year round). Also offers, picnicking, hiking, tennis, basketball and volleyball.
Experience "apple butter boil" in the fall where old fashioned apple butter is made outside over an open fire!
Cross country ski and snowshoe rentals are available.
Located at Deep Creek Lake state park, this educational fun place is for kids and even adults of all ages. Discover Deep Creek Lake origin, touch bear paws, find and explore fossils.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center
898 State Park RdLocated at Deep Creek Lake state park, this educational fun place is for kids and even adults of all ages. Discover Deep Creek Lake origin, touch bear paws, find and explore fossils.
Drive 10 mins north of our cabin to a homestead dating back to 1800. You could hike, picnic, fish, or relax by the Wild and Scenic Youghiogheny River.
A mile trail through the flowers is relaxing and soothing.
In summer, activities like hay rides and guided bird hikes are held.
Sang Run State Park
3735 Sang Run RdDrive 10 mins north of our cabin to a homestead dating back to 1800. You could hike, picnic, fish, or relax by the Wild and Scenic Youghiogheny River.
A mile trail through the flowers is relaxing and soothing.
In summer, activities like hay rides and guided bird hikes are held.
Lake rentals
Literally 3 mins drive from our cabin, you can rent your boats, kayaks, mountain bikes from the aquatic center Marina.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aquatic Center
634 Deep Creek DrLiterally 3 mins drive from our cabin, you can rent your boats, kayaks, mountain bikes from the aquatic center Marina.
Other Activities
A short 7 minute drive from our cabin, spectacular Deep Creek scenery forms a backdrop for this course offering championship-caliber play.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fantasy Valley Golf Course
296 Marsh Hill RdA short 7 minute drive from our cabin, spectacular Deep Creek scenery forms a backdrop for this course offering championship-caliber play.
Highly ranked as the #2 course in Maryland by "Golfweek" in 2012 thru 2015. Enjoy your game amidst beautiful mountain scenery
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lodestone Golf Course
Club House DriveHighly ranked as the #2 course in Maryland by "Golfweek" in 2012 thru 2015. Enjoy your game amidst beautiful mountain scenery
Within 5 miles (10 min drive) from our cabin, this family fun whitewater rafting course is a thrill for everyone, from "first timers" to seasoned rafters alike. Also offers climbing, hiking and geocaching.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adventure Sports Center International
250 Adventure Sports WayWithin 5 miles (10 min drive) from our cabin, this family fun whitewater rafting course is a thrill for everyone, from "first timers" to seasoned rafters alike. Also offers climbing, hiking and geocaching.
Consejos para la ciudad
No te pierdas
Autumn festivals not to miss
Oktoberfest- October 8: Celebrate at the Wisp Resort with Live Music, Artisan Village, Contests, Beer, Food, Mountain coasters, and More!
Annual Autumn glory festival- October 12-16: nationally known, celebrating the beautiful autumn foilage display. Lots of traditional feasts, elaborate parades, live bands, and fun for everyone.
Festival of Trees, Garrett county- November 25-26: Holiday spirit celebration with decorated trees, activities for kids, artisans and everyone.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Car for Winter months
4WD/AWD or snow tires are always recommended for the area during the Winter months of November – March
Qué debes empacar
Starter supplies only are provided.
Only starter toiletries and paper products are provided. If staying for a day or two, you may not need additional products.
Otherwise, you will need to bring more supply to suit your needs including paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.), bath toiletries, laundry detergent, trash bags, specialty kitchen items (crock pot, roasting pans, etc.), and towels for lake, pool, or hot tub use.
Costumbres y cultura
Black Bears
Our county is home to black bears. The chance that you will spot one on your trip is high.
We all share in the responsibility for Bear safety.
-Please do not feed the bears.
-Keep all your food and trash in bear proof containers.
-Keep grill and benches free of barbecue and other foods.
-If you see a bear at the cabin, allow it an escape route and give it time to go away. Most bear will go away when they see you.
-Do not approach or get too close or the bear may become aggressive.
-You can carry a Capsaicin spray as a precaution just in case a bear gets too close to you