Area Information
Ski Cove 4 is on the shore of Deep Creek Lake, a large lake, approximately 16 miles in
length, with over 70 miles of shoreline. It is located in the higher
mountain elevations in the western-most part of Maryland, about 3 hours west of
Baltimore and Washington D.C., and about 2 1/2 hours southeast of Pittsburgh.
Summer temperatures at Deep Creek Lake are often 10 degrees
cooler than the neighboring metropolitan areas, and significantly less
humid. Even on summer nights, we often sleep with a light blanket.
Sitting outside in the evening is quite comfortable -- mosquitoes are not the
trouble they'd be in warmer areas.
Winter temperatures tend to be colder here also, and our ski
area, Wisp Resort, typically has snow by Christmas or before, whether natural or
man-made. Skiing usually lasts into early March. We look forward to
large winter snowfalls for the skiing and other recreational opportunities they
provide, while our excellent county roads department quickly and efficiently
clears roadways for travel (snow tires or all-season tires recommended!)
Spring comes late to the Deep Creek Lake area, but when it gets
here, the Garrett County woods are beautiful, with white "zargus"
blooms and redbud. Water runs high in the rivers and streams from
snowmelt, and it's cool enough for long bike rides on state forest trails.
Fall may be the highlight of our seasonal year -- celebrated
with the Autumn Glory Festival which is centered in Oakland, 20 minutes
away. The Festival is usually on the second weekend in October (but check
to be sure). Other October weekend festivals included the Springs Folk
Festival, just over the border to the north in Pennsylvania, and the
Buckwheat Festival in neighboring Preston County, West Virginia. Rental
rates go down after Labor Day. Things quiet down after the summer, and the
weather can still be warm, which means that early September weekends may be the
best time to visit in the whole year!
Ski Cove 4 is located in McHenry, at the northern tip of Deep
Creek Lake. McHenry is the location for many Deep Creek Lake businesses, such as
restaurants, gift shops, boat rental marinas, and entertainment. Click
here for a list of things to do and see while you're at Deep Creek Lake:
Deep
Creek Lake "Things to Do" (courtesy of Coldwell Banker Deep Creek
Realty)
