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Deep Creek Lake is a 3,900-acre lake near Oakland, Maryland. It has 69 miles of shoreline and is the largest of Maryland’s inland bodies of water. The lake is man-made and is the result of the construction of a hydroelectric project on Deep Creek that was completed in the 1920s. The lake is part of Deep Creek Lake State Park and is home to a wide variety of freshwater fish and aquatic birds. It is fishermen’s delight, with plenty of trout, bass, walleye, and yellow perch. There is a boat launch for motorized vessels. About 1 mile of the lake shore is located within the park and there is a nice, small beach and picnic areas. The Wisp Resort is also located nearby.

898 State Park Rd, Oakland, MD 21561

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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