Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers, Inc.

WGCSPV, Inc. encourages visitors of the Discovery Center to do the GPS course in Deep Creek Lake State Park. GPS units are available for rent at the Discovery Center for $10.00 or visitors can bring their own GPS. Coordinates will be provided for free if visitors bring their own GPS unit. There are six stops on the course, but visitors are only required to do four to complete the puzzle. The course can take 30 - 90 minutes depending on a groups pace. Each stop has a sign teaching visitors something new and important to Deep Creek Lake State Park. This course is offered year round, but is very popular during the summer months. Come early and complete the fun GPS course for all ages.   

WGCSPV, Inc. encourages visitors of the Maryland Park System to compete in a state wide competition called Park Quest that is free. The parks' day use service charges are waived for the day that teams are at a park to complete the Park Quest. Teams must consist of one adult and one minor 16 years old or younger. There is no limit on a teams size, but they all must be family members. There is a limit on the number of teams able to register. Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Maryland Park Service at 410-260-8186 or toll-free at 800-830-3974, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Information can also be found on the Park Quest website. The Discovery Center is where visitors should check in for any information about this program while visiting Deep Creek Lake State Park. GPS's are also available, but on a first come, first serve basis at the Discovery Center.

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Not sure about visiting Deep Creek Lake State Park as part of Park Quest? Click here for more information.

Want to read what other Park Quest teams had to say about Deep Creek Lake State Park and Swallow Falls? Read the team diaries.