In The Beautiful Mountains Of Western Maryland
The Deep Creek Lake Maryland area is located in the beautiful mountains of Western Maryland in scenic Garrett County. Deep Creek Lake forms the centerpiece of this wonderful Maryland waterfront resort area. Its 65-mile shoreline winds along the wide-open lake surface and into secluded coves.
The surrounding stands of virgin hemlocks and dense rhododendron produce a noticeably cool temperature and a quiet that contrasts to the water’s roar. It was here that the self-styled “Vagabonds,” Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, John Burroughs and Thomas Edison, rolled out their sleeping cots to camp in 1918 and again in 1921.
Mountains, streams and valleys make up the 7,400 acres in Garrett State Forest. In 1906, the Garrett brothers of the B&O Railroad fame gave the State of Maryland 2,000 acres of forestland under the condition that a state forestry department be established to manage the area.
Potomac State Forest contains 12,400 acres of trees, streams and wildlife. It is located along Backbone Mountain, near the headwaters of the historic Potomac River. With 300 acres in Garrett County, Big Run State Park offers rustic camping opportunities at the mouth of the Savage River Reservoir.
Herrington Manor State Park is located in the middle of Garrett State Forest. New Germany State Park is on the site of a once-prosperous milling center in Savage River State Forest. Swallow Falls State Park contains some of Maryland’s most breathtaking scenery.