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COUNTY INFORMATION
Below is all the information you need to get your Deep Creek Experience started. For more helpful hints as you plan your getaway to Garrett County, go to visitdeepcreek.com.
County Seat: Oakland
Government: Three county commissioners elected to four- year terms
Population: 28,806
Elevation: Average – 2,300 feet
above sea level
Land Area: 647.10 square miles
Average Temperatures: Summer – 75°F, Winter – 29°F
Yearly Average Snowfall: 110 inches. Keysers Ridge holds the state record for the most snowfall ever recorded in a single winter: 262.5 inches.
Duration of Freeze-Free Period:
130 days
Wi-Fi Availability: The Visitors Center and some area businesses offer free Wi-Fi.
Sources: Maryland State Archives, U.S. Census Bureau
On the Web
Your best source for all things Garrett County is online at visitdeepcreek.com. Start your exploration on the home page by taking the Virtual Reality Tour.
Here’s a list of what else you’ll find on the site:
Meetings & Events
Garrett County, with its scenic location and more than 4,000
rooms for lodging, which can accommodate approximately 10,000 people per night, is a dynamic destination to hold a conference, meeting or event. For assistance, contact Kim Folk at 301.387.5238 or kim@garrettchamber.com.
Visitor Assistance
Tourism specialists are available from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at the Visitors Center in McHenry. 888.387.5237
Dog-Friendly
Many lodgings and almost a
third of Garrett County’s rental homes allow dogs. State parks
and forests vary in their rules. A detailed list of dog-friendly sites is available at the Visitors Center or at visitdeepcreek.com.
Small Town Trail
Garrett County is home to eight incorporated small towns, each of which are well worth a visit for their unique attractions, businesses and beautiful scenery. Follow the Small Town Trail (visitdeepcreek.com/ smalltowntrail) to discover them.
Emergency Numbers
Fire, Ambulance, Police: 911 Emergency Operations:
1.866.254.6184 or 301.334.7609
Maryland State Police:
301.387.1101
Garrett County Sheriff:
301.334.1911
Maryland Natural Resources Police: 1.877.620.8367
Garrett Regional Medical Center (Oakland): 301.533.4000
WVU Medicine Urgent Care:
301.387.8718
UPMC Outpatient Center McHenry: 240.488.4139
Poison Control Center:
1.800.222.1222
Transportation
Auto Rental: Contact the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce for information on local auto rentals. 301.387.4386
Air: The local airport in McHenry welcomes private planes. 301.746.8599
From the Oakland area,
the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 180 miles away, the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 175 miles away, and the Pittsburgh International Airport is just about 100 miles away.
Train: The nearest Amtrak train station is in Cumberland. 1.800.872.7245
Driving Services: Western Maryland Private Sedan Service, LLC (westernmarylandprivatesedan service.com) provides private transportation and limo services, including rides to regional airports.
County Caravan (countycaravan. com) offers transportation services for anything from weddings and other large group events to grocery runs. Rent a vintage convertible for special occasions.
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