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The lake at dog-friendly Deep Creek Lake State Park in Swanton, MD. Photo by Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
The lake at dog-friendly Deep Creek Lake State Park in Swanton, MD. Photo by Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
The lake at dog-friendly Deep Creek Lake State Park in Swanton, MD. Photo by Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
The lake at dog-friendly Deep Creek Lake State Park in Swanton, MD. Photo by Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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Deep Creek Lake State Park

Dogs are welcome at Deep Creek Lake State Park, a 3,900-acre, man-made lake surrounded by 1,800 acres of stunning woodland in Swanton, MD. Fido can join you on Browning, Beckman and Garrett Camp Loops, all trails, boat ramps, the Discovery Center parking area with trail access, and along the shoreline. Pets are not permitted on the sandy portion of the swimming beach from Memorial Day weekend until after Labor Day. Visit Website

Or call (301) 387-5563 or email deepcreek.statepark@maryland.gov for more information.

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Deep Creek Lake State Park is rated 5.0 bones out of 5 by 2 canine critics on BringFido, and 4.5 stars out of 5 by 345 guests on TripAdvisor.

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  • Can dog swim here
    Asked by K Kelly on Jun 29, 2025

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