| Deep
Creek Lake Area Kayaking and Canoeing |
Note:
Paddling and River Running requires a reasonable level of
experience.
Be sure you know what you are doing and what to expect before
going paddling, or take a guided instructional tour or lesson.
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The
Deep Creek Lake area is one of the regions hot spots
for kayaking. On Deep Creek Lake and other area lakes
you'll find some of the most beautiful falt water kayaking.
On our rivers you'll find paddling from mild to wild,
and some of the most extreme whitewater kayaking on
the world famous Upper Yough.
Canoeing
can take place on many of our lakes and waterways. One
of the best canoe runs is the stretch of the Youghiogheny
from Hoyes Run to the Sang Run Bridge. Be sure to take
out on the right above the Sang Run Bridge (next section
is Class V!). Canoeing on Deep Creek Lake is best done
during early morning hours to avoid the boat wakes and
enjoy the wildlife and quiet solitude.
Canoe Rentals For Deep Creek Lake
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Savage
River Reservoir
State
forest surrounds this large Reservoir,
which is open for boating and fishing, however gas engines
are not allowed. Lake is completely undeveloped and the
Eastern shore is the Big Savage State Wildlands.
Photo
courtesy All Earth Eco Tours
The
Original Savage Reservoir Tour Company - All Earth Eco Tours
Flash Your Long & Foster Key for a 10% discount on a four-hour paddling tour with picnic lunch in the middle of a Wild Lands. Nesting pair of active American Balfd Eagles as a unique and exciting wildlife dimension to this one-of-a-kind tour.
Deep
Creek Lake
Paddling
on Deep Creek is best during the mid week and early or late hours.
Boat Traffic can is hectic on summer weekends. Easiest launch
points are near the Discovery Center and across from the Deep
Creek Lake State Park Camp Ground Office (temporary parking for
vehicles for unloading and loading only, park at Campground office.)
. There is another access point at the Route 219 Bridge (turn
on Lakeshore Drive and make the first right).
High
Mountain Sports Deep Creek Lake Kayak Rentals
Wisp
Outdoors Kayak Rentals - Kayak Express
Your vacation just got easier with our new delivery service! The Kayak Express at Wisp Outdoors delivers single and double kayaks to lake area homes. Single through week-long rentals of both single & double kayaks available.
Call 301.387.4911 to arrange your kayak rental.
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| Other
Nearby Lakes Suitable for Flatwater Canoeing and Kayaking |
Herrington Manor State Park
A
small 50 acre lake with
lots to explore. The headwaters of the lake feature a nice marsh
with lots of birds to see. There are beavers that you can spot
where the stream meets the lake, and sometimes they come quite
close. There is a boat launch ramp and canoes and kayaks can
be rented as well. |
Jennings
Randolph Lake
A fairly large lake with not much boat traffic. Nesting pair of
eagles in 2000. See map for
launch sites. |
Youghiogheny
Reservoir
2,800 acre lake with 38 miles
of shoreline. Best access is the Mill Run Campground off of Route
53 (which you catch in Friendsville). Nice lake with some development
on shore and motor boat traffic. Headwaters of lake is a great
place to watch osprey and the occasional eagle. |
| ~ Whitewater
Kayaking ~ |
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Deep
Creek Lake is the perfect place to base your exploration of
the whitewater rivers in our area. Whitewater river running
has inherent risks and dangers and should not be attempted by
folks with inadequate training, experience, knowledge of local
water conditions, and proper equipment.
We
are not providing much information because we don't want folks
to get in over their heads. Folks with experience can surf the
AWA website link below for local river information including
access points, river gauges, and river difficulty and descriptions.
Whitewater Kayak Instruction
Water Release Schedule and Information For The Deep Creek Lake
Hydro Plant and the Upper Yough
American
Whitewater Affiliation Maryland River Gauges
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