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Schedule of Events at the Discovery Center, DCL State Park
 

Come to see our collection of critters, animal mounts, active birdfeeders, and local history displays! Complete scavenger hunts and write in your Discovery Center Nature Journal!

Do not forget to check our Nature Store with new clothing, toys, and a great selection of field guides and award-winning children’s books!

Sat. March. 6            
11:00 a.m.  Our Feathered Friends.  Join the naturalist inside at the bird feeder window to observe and identify some of our favorite winter birds.  Kids make pinecone bird feeders Make one take home and one to hang in our trees for a special treats for the birds.  Cost $2.00 per child.
1:30 Scales and Tales.  Join the naturalist for an up close and personal look at our red tailed hawk, snakes, frogs and salamanders.  Approx. 1 hour

Sun. March. 7            
Hourly Encounters. 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm Hourly Encounters.  Join a naturalist at the top of each hour to meet one of our center critters up close and personal.  Meet at the front desk.

Sat. March. 13          
11:00 am Magical Plants !  Discover the many species of native flowers and plants in our area.  We will discuss the benefits of native plants vs. non native plants. You will also be able to enjoy our native wildflower tea and learn of some of the medicinal values of these plants as well.  Meet inside the main display area.  .45 min.
2:30 p.m.  Critter Encounter.  Join a naturalist as they feed the many critters in the Discovery Center such as the fish, turtles, and snakes! Approx. 30 min.

Sun. March. 14          
All Day Scavenger Hunts!!

Sat. March. 20          
All Day Scavenger Hunts!!   Happy Spring !!!!!

Sun. March. 21          
All Day Scavenger Hunts!!

Sat. March. 27          
11:00 a.m. Spring Awakening Hike.  Join us for a hike to a forested wetland at the top of Meadow Mountain.  We will be in search of many signs of spring such as frogs, salamanders, and black bear.  Wear appropriate footwear.      Approx. 2 hrs.
2:30 p.m.  Critter Encounter.  Join a naturalist as they feed the many critters in the Discovery Center such as the fish, turtles, and snakes! Approx. 30 min.

Sun. March. 28          
11:00 am Got Cavities? You don’t need a dentist for these cavities! Hike around the Discovery Center in search of bird and animal cavities, nests, and dens! .45 min.
1:30 a.m.  Sounds of Spring.  Meet down stairs in the Discovery Center to learn what sounds you may hear from many different birds and amphibians during this time of year.  We will also have some live animals!  . 45 mins

FIND US ON FACEBOOK  - Discovery Center Deep Creek Lake

 Open Fri-Sun 10:00-4:00pm  

Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center
“Bringing people and resources together”

Programs and Center hours are subject to change without notice.
All programs meet or begin at the Discovery Center unless otherwise noted.
For more information, call us at 301-387-7067.

 

 

Park Amenities

State Parks Big
Run		 Cassel-
man		 Deep
Creek		 Herring-
ton		 New
Germany		 Swallow
Falls		 Yough
River
Boats              
Launch *   * * *    
Canoe Rentals       *      
Paddle Boat Rentals       * *    
Rowboat Rentals       * *    
Boat Slips              
Camping              
Improved     * * * *  
Camper Cabins     2     3  
Unimproved *         *  
Drinking Water *   * * * *  
Reservations     * * * *  
Winterized *            
Maximum Sites 30   112   39 65  
RV Sites     26     3  
Play Area *   * * * *  
Fire Ring/Grill *   * * * *  
Tables              
Cabins              
Reservations     * * *    
Furnished Cabins     1 20 11    
Year-round Cabins       * *    
Concessions              
Snack Bar       * *    
Vending     * * * *  
Camp Store       *   *  
Interpretive              
Interpretive Center     * * * *  
Naturalist     * * * *  
Campfire Program     * * * *  
Guided Walks     * * *    
Trails              
Hiking *   * * * * *
X-country ski       * *   *
Horseback              
Nature *   * * * * *
Snowmobile     *        
General              
Picnicking * * * * * *  
Shelters *   * * * *  
Swimming     * * *    
Fishing * * * * * * *
Hunting     * *      
Archery Range              
Winter Activities     * * * *  
Attractions              
Historic   * * * * * *
Scenic * * * * * * *
Water * * * * * * *
  Big
Run		 Cassel-
man		 Deep
Creek		 Herring-
ton		 New
Germany		 Swallow
Falls		 Yough
River
 

 

State Forests Potomac Garrett Savage River
Camping    
Improved    
Camper Cabins    
Unimproved * *
Drinking Water    
Reservations    
Winterized    
Maximum Sites 35 53
RV Sites    
Play Area    
Fire Ring/Grill * *
Tables * *
Cabins    
Reservations    
Furnished Cabins    
Year-round Cabins    
Trails    
Hiking * *
X-country ski    
Horseback * *
Nature * *
Snowmobile * *
General    
Picnicking * *
Shelters *  
Swimming    
Fishing * *
Hunting * *
Archery Range *  
Winter Activities   *
Attractions    
Historic * *
Scenic * *
Water * *

 

 

Contact Information and Directions

Big Run State Park
Grantsville, MD
301-895-5453 or 301-746-8359
Directions: 14 miles south of Grantsville

Casselman River Bridge State Park
Grantsville, MD 
301-895-5453 or 301-746-8359
Directions:  1/4 mile east of Grantsville adjacent to Rt. 40

Deep Creek Lake State Park
Swanton, MD
(301) 387-5563
Directions:  Take Rt. 219 S. to Glendale Road.  Turn left on Glendale Road.  Immediately after crossing the Glendale Bridge, turn left onto State Park Road. Go over small State Park Bridge and you will see the campground office on your right. Continue a short distance and the Discovery Center is the first left past the office. The park entrance to beach, picnic and day-use area and public boat launch ramp is the second left. 

Herrington Manor State Park
Oakland, MD
(301) 334-9180 
DIRECTIONS: Take Rt. 219 south to Mayhew Inn Road. Take right and travel to the end of Mayhew Inn Road. Turn left onto Oakland Sang Run Rd. Follow signs and turn right onto Swallow Falls Road.  Park entrance is about 5 miles on right.

New Germany State Park
Grantsville, MD
(301) 895-5453
DIRECTIONS: Take Rt. 219 south to Glendale Rd.  Turn left onto Glendale Road, cross bridge and bear right and continue to the end of Glendale Rd. Turn left onto Rt. 495 N., then right onto New Germany Rd. Go about 8 miles and turn right into park entrance. Savage River State Forest encompasses much of the Park area. NOTE: Savage River Reservoir is at the bottom of Dry Run Road off 495.

Potomac-Garrett State Forest
301-334-2038
DIRECTIONS: Take Rt. 219 S and travel 4.7 miles to Sand Flat Rd. Turn left and travel 4.4 miles to MD Highway (135) at stop light.  Go straight across through Deer Park and continue onto Boiling Springs Rd. Follow signs. Bear right at Eagle Rock Rd. for about 2 miles and you will see signs for specific areas, such as Lostland Run.

Savage River State Forest
Grantsville, MD 
301-895-5759
Directions:  MD Rt. 495 to New Germany Road. Follow signs.

Swallow Falls State Park
Oakland, MD
(301) 334-9180 
DIRECTIONS: Take Rt. 219 south to Mayhew Inn Road. Take right and travel to the end of Mayhew Inn Road. Turn left onto Oakland Sang Run Rd. Follow signs and turn right onto Swallow Falls Road.  Park entrance is about 1 mile on right.

Youghiogheny Wild & Scenic River
Swanton, MD
301-387-5563
Directions: MD Rt. 495 to New Germany Road.  Follow signs.

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