14 Budget-Friendly Deep Creek Lake Hotels for the Ultimate Outdoor Getaway

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Muddy Creek Falls in Deep Creek Lake State Park
Muddy Creek Falls in Maryland’s Deep Creek Lake State Park. Photo credit: Shutterstock

If you’re planning a visit to the gorgeous Deep Creek Lake or Deep Creek Lake State Park in Maryland, you’re going to need a comfortable place to stay. After a day of outdoor exploring and fun among the Allegheny Mountains in the largest freshwater lake in Maryland, having a good night’s rest at one of the many Deep Creek Lake hotels is a must!

Deep Creek Lake is an easy drive from Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., West Virginia and many parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia. And for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, the Deep Creek Lake State Park is a must-visit, offering hiking, camping, fishing and kayaking. In the winter, you can go cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or snow tubing. But even better, Deep Creek Lake State Park is home to stunning waterfalls, including the 30-foot Bridal Veil Falls.

So when night falls at the end of a busy day, you could camp in the park. Or, you could choose to stay in one of these hotels close to the park. From luxurious resorts to budget-friendly hotels, rustic cabins and vacation rentals, this beautiful area offers something for everyone.

Lakefront Lodge

2001 Deep Creek Dr
McHenry, MD 21541
(301) 387-5596

For a beautiful, conveniently located Deep Creek Hotel overlooking the lake, the Lakefront Lodge is the place to be. Located just a mile from skiing and golfing at Wisp Creek Resort and a short drive from Swallow Falls State Park, this waterfront lodge has all you need for a relaxing getaway.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy amenities such as a picnic area, boat slips and equipment rentals for kayaking, paddleboarding and canoeing. There’s also free parking, coffee, tea and snacks as an added bonus. Although there’s no restaurant, grab-and-go items as well as adult beverages are available for purchase.

Inside each of the waterfront rooms, you’ll enjoy amenities such as covered balconies with lake views, flat-screen TVs, free wifi, minifridges and microwaves. Some rooms have fireplaces and/or sitting areas so you can really get cozy while enjoying the sunsets over the lake.

Why Lakefront Lodge is a Great Choice:

  • All-waterfront rooms with mini-fridges and microwaves
  • Pet-friendly with designated pet areas for your furry family members
  • Calm, beachfront cove with swimming area and floating lounges
  • Furnishings made by local artisans

Lake Pointe Inn Bed and Breakfast

174 Lake Pointe Dr #1534
McHenry, MD 21541
(301) 387-0111

Located in a prime and peaceful location with a private beach, the Lake Pointe Inn is perfect for your next trip to Deep Creek Lake State Park. Reserved only for guests aged 17 and up only, this upscale bed and breakfast has luxurious rooms complete with a robe and slippers to make you feel like royalty.

Rooms at the Lake Point Inn are top-of-the-line, featuring gas fireplaces, hot tubs, lake-view balconies, flat-screen HD TVs, fine linens and 100% cotton towels. Guests at the Lake Point Inn B&B will have access to a variety of luxurious amenities including an indoor pool, spa with steam shower and sauna, massage room, tennis, bocci, croquet and on-site restaurants.

There’s also free hot breakfast, complimentary beverages and snacks, electric car chargers, and complimentary bike, canoe and kayak rentals. At the end of a busy day, relax on the wraparound porch or cuddle up and make s’mores over the fire pit.

Why Lake Pointe Inn is a Great Choice:

  • Prime location with private beach
  • Numerous amenities such as an indoor pool
  • Spa, steam shower, sauna and massage room on site for pampering and relaxation
  • Three on-site restaurants
  • Extended check-out for late sleepers and those who want to enjoy the facilities a little longer
Western Maryland lake in winter
The lake is beautiful in the winter, too! Photo credit: Shutterstock

Suites at Silver Tree

565 Glendale Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(866) 990-6852

If a luxurious winter experience is what you’re looking for in a Deep Creek Lake hotel, the Suites at Silver Tree will certainly check that box. As the only all-suite lakefront luxury hotel in Deep Creek, you’ll feel like you’re worlds away from reality.

Located just two miles from Deep Creek Lake State Park, the Suites at Silver Tree come with breathtaking lake and mountain views. Each of the elegant suites come equipped with a gas fireplace, kitchen, free wifi and cable TV. Some suites even have balconies with lake views.

Outside of your warm and cozy room you’ll have access to amenities such as a sauna, game room and marina with fishing boat rentals available. For the ultimate pampering, you can even arrange for an in-room massage!

The on-site restaurant will give you one of the best fine dining experiences in the area without having to leave the hotel. However, when you do leave, shopping, skiing and video arcades are just minutes away.

Why Suites at Silver Tree is a Great Choice:

  • Just a 10 minute drive from skiing and winter activities at Wisp Resort
  • Large, grassy lawn and beach area with lounge chairs
  • Fireplaces in every suite to keep you warm and cozy
  • Fine dining on site
  • Convenient to Garrett County shops
Riiver in Oakland Maryland
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The Inn at Deep Creek

19638 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21150
(301) 387-5534

Sitting adjacent to Deep Creek Lake, this pet-friendly luxury lakefront inn works for family vacations, romantic getaways, wellness retreats and girlfriend trips. Opened in 1961, the Inn was one of the first hotels built at Deep Creek Lake.

Stunning mountain and lake views, a private beach, picnic areas, BBQ grills, a seasonal heated outdoor pool and spacious rooms (some with a fireplace!) make the Inn a luxurious choice. Even your room, you’ll feel a taste of luxury with exposed brick walls and balconies, kitchens or kitchenettes and flat screen TVs with cable. Traveling with a boat? You’ll also get day-use of the docks on Deep Creek Lake!

Why the Inn at Deep Creek is a Great Choice:

  • Stunning views of the lake and mountains from the observation deck
  • Private beach
  • Seasonal heated outdoor pool
  • Pet friendly rooms and free wifi
  • Kids 17 and under stay free with an adult

Quaint Inn & Suites

2704 Deep Creek Dr
McHenry, MD 21541
(301) 387-4200

Just a short drive from Deep Creek Lake, Deep Creek Lake State Park and Wisp Creek Resort, the Quaint Inn & Suites is perfect for your next trip to western Maryland. With an outdoor pool, fitness center, business center, free parking, free hot breakfast and free coffee, there’s nothing else you can ask for in a comfortable stay. It’s also pet-friendly so the whole family can travel together.

This Deep Creek Lake hotel has both classic and upgraded rooms with features such as free wifi and flat-screen TVs. The upgraded rooms and suites also offer minifridges, microwaves and whirlpool hot tubs. Have an extra guest in your party? The spacious suites have a separate living room and pull-out sofa just for them!

Why Quaint Inn & Suites is a Great Choice:

  • Upgraded hotel rooms and suites with free wifi, minifridges, microwaves and whirlpool tubs
  • Outdoor pool, fitness center and business center
  • Free hot breakfast and all-day coffee
  • A short drive to Wisp Creek Resort, the state’s only four-season downhill ski resort

Comfort Inn Grantsville-Deep Creek Lake

2541 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Grantsville, MD 21536
(301) 895-5993

Nestled among the beautiful scenery of Western Maryland, the Comfort Inn Grantsville-Deep Creek Lake has a convenient location near the skiing, boating and fishing of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, this Deep Creek Lake hotel offers a comfortable and affordable getaway.

As a guest, you’ll enjoy a variety of amenities including a complimentary hot breakfast, indoor heated pool, fitness room and game room. There’s also a business center and meeting room for those who need to get some work done during their down time. In your room you’ll get free wifi, a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge and microwave. Traveling with a larger group? Some rooms also have pull-out sofas and a separate sitting area.

Why Comfort Inn Grantsville is a Great Choice:

  • Short distance from Deep Creek Lake and Wisp Ski Resort and short drive to New Germany State Park
  • Less than an hour drive from Morgantown Regional Airport
  • Indoor heated pool
  • Complimentary breakfast and free wifi throughout the hotel

Hampton Inn Frostburg

11200 New Georges Creek Rd SW
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-1998

Although located a bit farther away from the other Deep Creek Lake hotels, the Hampton Inn Frostburg is still a great place to stay. Located less than 10 miles from the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, less than two miles from the Thrasher Carriage Museum and a short drive from Frostburg State University, there’s plenty to keep you busy while waiting to enjoy your day in the Deep Creek area.

Guests at the Hampton Inn Frostburg have access to an indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center and business center. There’s also complimentary hot breakfast to fuel up before a busy day. Back in your room, you’ll feel right at home with free wifi, a flat-screen TV with HD channels, a minifridge and microwave.

Why Hampton Inn Frostburg is a Great Choice:

  • Located less 40 minutes from the Deep Creek Lake area
  • Free hot breakfast and wifi
  • Connecting rooms and pet friendly rooms available

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hazelton/Bruceton Mills

886 Casteel Rd
Hazelton, WV 26525
(304) 379-7900

Located among the Allegheny Mountains, the Microtel Inn & Suites is a great choice for a short-term or long-term stay. With a convenient location to the Deep Creek area, the Kendall Trail, the Coopers Rock State Forest and the Morgantown Airport, it is the ideal place for vacationers to enjoy the outdoors.

Amenities at the hotel include a complimentary continental breakfast, guest laundry, free parking and a 24-hour front desk to attend to all of your needs. Back in your casual yet cozy room, you’ll have everything you need for a comfortable stay including free wifi, a minifridge and microwave, and suites with sitting areas.

Why Microtel Inn & Suites Hazelton/Bruceton Mills is a Great Choice:

  • Convenient location to Deep Creek Lake, Morgantown Regional Airport and West Virginia University
  • Free continental breakfast and high-speed wifi
  • Laundry facilities on site
  • 24-hour front desk and mobile check-in
  • Pet-friendly hotel
  • Kids age 17 and under stay free with an adult

Vacation Rentals and Cabins Near Deep Creek Lake

In addition to all of the wonderful Deep Creek Hotels to choose from, there are also several vacation rentals and cabins to give you that “right at home” feeling during your Deep Creek Lake getaway. Here are a few of the best ones nearby:

The Lodge at Wisp

296 Marsh Hill Road
McHenry, MD 21541
(800) 462-9477

Located at the base of the Wisp Resort ski area, the ski-in ski-out Lodge at Wisp has 169 rooms across six different room types, including some with a sleeper sofa (great for families)!

The resort offers a host of activities year-round, from skiing, snowboarding and other sports in the winter, to the mountain coaster, mountaintop whitewater rafting course, and golf courses in the summer. For the adventurers with no fear of heights, there’s ziplining canopy tours, and heart-dropping obstacle courses.

When you’ve worked up an appetite from all of the fun activities and adventures, there’s no need to leave the resort! Choose from one of five casual dining options, ranging from a grab-and-go food court to Wispers Bar & Grill,

Why Wisp Resort is a Great Choice:

  • Variety of year-round activities and adventures for all ages and thrill-levels, from racquetball and golf to kayaking and ziplining
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Five on-site dining options as well as a variety of shopping options

The Lodges at Sunset Village

23900 Garrett Hwy
McHenry, MD 21541
(301) 387-2227

The Lodges at Sunset Village are cabins, but they are anything but rustic. The 35 “cabin suites” range from a cozy log cabin for couples to a three-bedroom vacation home on a private one-acre lot. One reviewer said the luxurious cabins have “modern finishes with rustic flair.”

With cabins that feature full kitchens or a kitchenette, in-room fireplace and free wifi, you’ll feel as though you are right at home. The common areas of the resort feature fire pits, barbeque grills, kids swing set, picnic area and access to the lake and the largest dock on Deep Creek Lake.

Why The Lodges at Sunset Village is a Great Choice:

  • Beautiful views of Deep Creek Lake
  • Luxurious cabins with free wifi and an in-cabin fireplace
  • Full kitchen or kitchenette
  • Cabins range from singles to a large three-bedroom home on a private one-acre lot
  • Common area offers fire pits, barbeque grills, kids swing set, picnic area and access to the lake

Deep Creek Lake Vacation Rentals by Railey Vacations

5 Vacation Way
McHenry, MD 21541
(866) 544-3223

Although not an accommodation in itself, Deep Creek Lake Vacation Rentals can certainly help you find the one you need. With year-round homes and stays available, Deep Creek Lake Vacation Rentals has numerous options to make sure everyone enjoys their Deep Creek vacation, no matter their age. There are lakefront homes, dog-friendly homes, ski-in/ski-out homes, cabins and condos: You choose!

As a part of your vacation rental, you’ll also get access to the Garrett County Community Aquatic Recreation Center (CARC). This fully-equipped facility offers two indoor pools: One is heated, the other is a large, six-lane competition pool. There’s also a basketball court, fitness center and a variety of group fitness classes.

Why Deep Creek Lake Vacation Rentals is a Great Choice:

  • Numerous rental home options and sizes to fit your needs
  • Access to the Garrett County CARC with a variety of health and fitness amenities to enjoy as a guest
  • Dog-friendly homes available for bringing your furry family member along
Travel trailer camping offers kids an opportunity to get outside, for families to unplug and a way to see new places cost effectively.
Photo credit: Kathy Penney

RV Parks and Campgrounds Near Deep Creek Lake

Whether you’re traveling by RV or just want to bask in nature during your Deep Creek stay, these RV parks and campgrounds are excellent, affordable choices outside of the usual Deep Creek Hotels.

If you don’t have your own RV, you can always rent from RVshare. There are even owners who will drive the RV to the campground and set it up for you — all you have to do is move in!

Double G RV Park

Double G Dr
McHenry, MD 21541
(301) 387-5481

Located just a half-mile from Deep Creek Lake, the Double G RV Park is a great alternative to a Deep Creek hotel getaway. With overnight, weekly and seasonal camping options available, there is something to fit everyone’s needs and travel style.

Campsite amenities include full hook-ups including cable TV and wifi, picnic tables, fire ring, bath house, laundry facility, playground and pavilion. There’s also a camp store on site to sell all you need for a comfortable stay including ice, firewood, snacks, beverages and RV supplies.

It’s convenient location will also puat you walking distance to the Garrett County Fairgrounds, CARC: Indoor Pool and Gym, and to the Deep Creek’s only scratch-kitchen, MoonShadow Restaurant.

Why Double G RV Park is a Great Choice:

  • Overnight and weekly camping available for shorter term stays
  • Full-service hook-ups including wifi and cable TV
  • Numerous on-site conveniences and amenities to appease to all ages
  • Pet-friendly

Big Bear Lake Camplands

450 Big Bear Lake Rd
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
(304) 379-4382

Less than an hour’s drive from Deep Creek Lake, the Big Bear Lake Camplands is nestled in the heart of West Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains. Since its opening in 1972, this 5,000-acre family-owned campsite has been the source of long- and short-term fun and relaxation for both outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

The Big Bear Lake Camplands offer a variety of campsite options including standard RV sites with electric hookups, pull-through hook up sites with full service, and rustic tent sites. As a deeded property development, the long-term stays are reserved for property owners; however, the exclusive Beaver Creek Village area is available for overnight camping.

Once you’re nice and settled, you can enjoy numerous outdoor amenities such as basketball, tennis and volleyball. The newly opened water park, Bearfoot Springs, is a great way to cool off on a hot day. There’s also a world-class trail system for hikers and bikers looking for a challenge (or simply just to enjoy the breathtaking foliage)!

Why Big Bear Lake Camplands is a Great Choice:

  • Private, family-owned property
  • A variety of campsite options with full-service hookups
  • Numerous amenities on site and nearby

Bumble Bee RV Park & Campground

123 Forest Ln
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 273-4861

Located just a couple of miles from Deep Creek Lake, the Bumble Bee RV Park and Campground is a quaint campground where you can fully enjoy the nature and outdoors of the Deep Creek area. With full-service hookups and amenities to ensure your comfort, you’ll have everything you need for an enjoyable getaway.

The Bumble Bee RV Park is great for all kinds of trips, whether you’re alone, with family or with friends. In addition to water, electric, and sewer hookups, the campground also has fire pits, picnic tables, bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities and fire wood. And with a convenient location in the Deep Creek area, you’ll find plenty of year-round activities to enjoy in western Maryland as well as nearby in West Virginia and Pennsylvania!

Why Bumble Bee RV Park and Campground is a Great Choice:

  • Convenient location, within minutes to Deep Creek Lake and the Wisp Ski Resort
  • A short trip from Pittsburgh, PA and the Nation’s Capital
  • Wifi on site
  • Seasonal and short-term RV sites available

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