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Deep Creek Lake

Park · Green Lane, Pennsylvania

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 12 ft³/s over 44 years).
Use cautionGood conditions todaycamping-nearbyPicnic tablesPublic restroomWheelchair accessible entrance
Editor's Notes
Deep Creek Lake, a park in Green Lane, Pennsylvania. Visitors come for picnicking; restrooms and picnic tables on site. The site is wheelchair-accessible and kid-friendly.

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01472199, as of Aug 22, 1:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 12 ft³/s over 44 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
13 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.54 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 12 ft³/s over 44 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Pennsylvania yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge West Branch Perkiomen Creek at Hillegass, PA (3.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Deep Creek Lake

H: 71° L: 63°
Cloudy
Cloudy
66°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
83%
Humidity
93%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
67°
3 AM
Overcast
65°
6 AM
Overcast
63°
9 AM
Light rain shower
68°
12 PM
Light rain shower
69°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
9 PM
Light rain shower
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Deep Creek Lake?
Deep Creek Lake is a park in Green Lane, Pennsylvania.
Can you swim at Deep Creek Lake?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Deep Creek Lake rated?
Deep Creek Lake in Green Lane, Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 27 reviews.
What amenities does Deep Creek Lake have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Deep Creek Lake include camping-nearby.

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  • Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
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Location & Contact

Deep Creek Rd, Green Lane, PA 18054

Green Lane, Pennsylvania 18054

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Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Camping nearby🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids