 deep creek lake state park is a maryland state park in garrett county. the park surrounds deep creek lake, a reservoir that was created with the construction of the deep creek dam in 1923 by the pennsylvania electric company on a tributary of the youghiogheny river. in 2000, the state of maryland purchased the land underlying the lake and buffer zone properties for $17 million. the state park is about  from interstate 68 on u.s. route 219. ==activities and amenities== the lake is used for boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, and canoeing. the park offers 112 campsites, 26 with electricity. american black bears are occasionally seen in the campground. there are also trails for h
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