Maryland Park Service Advises Against Recreational Activity on Deep Creek Lake
Large upheaval of ice creates hazard

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SWANTON — Maryland Park Service personnel at Deep Creek Lake State Park are strongly advising against the recreational use of Deep Creek Lake at this time. Today, a large upheaval of ice surfaced on the main body of the lake resulting in exposed water and ice chunks of varying height on the surface, neither of which will be visible at night. The upheaval stretches between Bill's Marina and the State Park Boat Ramp and ice below the surface of the Lake continues to vary in thickness and condition. Anyone with questions or concerns should feel free to call Deep Creek Lake State Park at 301-387-4111.

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov