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Also known as: The Gateway to Deep Creek Lake
McHenry is an unincorporated resort community situated at the northernmost point of Deep Creek Lake in the rugged Appalachian highlands of Garrett County, Maryland. As the epicenter of western Maryland's year-round outdoor recreation, the community is defined by its immediate proximity to the state's largest inland body of water and the towering slopes of Wisp Mountain. McHenry seamlessly blends alpine wilderness landscapes with intensive resort infrastructure, offering critical access to premier skiing, white-water rafting, boating, and freshwater fishing.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Ski or snowboard the alpine trails at Wisp Resort, enjoy boating and jet-skiing on the expansive Deep Creek Lake, challenge the Olympic-standard rapids at the Adventure Sports Center International, and camp at Deep Creek Lake State Park.
