Page 66 - Garrett County 2024/2025 Visitors Guide

Meadow Mountain Scenic Overlook
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY JACOBSEN
Getting to Know Garrett County
Garrett County’s neighborly, friendly communities make for a great way of life, whether you’re settling here or just visiting for a while. Here’s some more information to help make your stay as comfortable as possible.
County Seat: Oakland
Government: Three county commissioners
elected to four-year terms Population: 28,579
Elevation: Average – 2,300 feet above sea level
Land Area: 647.10 square miles Average Temperatures: Summer – 73°F,
Winter – 37°F
Yearly Average Snowfall: 60-80 inches in most communities, 100+ inches at higher elevations. 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: Temperatures and precipitation data
are based on the most recent figures from www. garrettcounty.org and the Maryland State Archives at msa.maryland.gov. Population data is taken from U.S. Census Bureau data at www.census.gov/quickfacts/ fact/table/garrettcountymaryland/pst045216.
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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 (see p. 12).
Here’s a list of what else you’ll find on the site:
Lodging – Rental properties, B&Bs, cabins and lodges, campgrounds, motels and hotels listed by category.
Dining – Restaurants, specialty shops, catering and nightlife listed by type.
Hot Deals – Specialty discounts and promotions from area businesses.
Destination Weddings/Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties – Get all the details from venues to vendors to plan your dream wedding or bachelor/bachelorette party.
Relocation Information – Links and tips on how to make Garrett County your new home.
Garrett County Small Town Trail – Museums, lavender farm, cidery and winery, corn maze and more. Explore all of the attractions and activities available in our 8 incorporated Small Towns. See page 35 for more details.
Calendar of Events – Annual calendar featuring details on events, festivals and live entertainment.
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 Holly Lane at 301.387.6171 or holly@garrettchamber.com.
Visitor Assistance
Tourism specialists are available at the Visitors Center in McHenry. 888.387.5237
Dog Friendly
Many hotels and B&Bs and almost a
third of Garrett County’s rental homes allow dogs. View a listing of dog-friendly lodging at visitdeepcreek.com.
You can view the current Maryland State Park Pet Policies for Garrett County State Parks at dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/documents/ mpspetpolicy.pdf.
Media Resources
The Garrett County Republican, a local, weekly newspaper that lists events.
Lake Front Magazine, a monthly guide for information about Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County.
Popular radio stations include 104.5 FM (easy listening), 92.3 (country), Z 95.9 (classic hits) and 1050 AM (gospel/oldies).
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
Shuttle/Limousine: Garrett Transit Service (garrettcac.org/index.php/ service-area/28-garrett-transit-service)
is Garrett County’s public transportation provider, available Monday through Friday. Call 301.533.9010 or 301.334.9431, ext. 6300 for service 24 hours in advance for local trips and three business days ahead for out-of-county trips.
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. Western Maryland Private Sedan Service, LLC (westernmarylandprivatesedanservice. com) offers private chauffeur services for all of your transportation needs, as long as you make a reservation 48 hours in advance.
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