The Suites at Silver Tree are blessed to be set amidst the amazing wilderness that Deep Creek Lake has become famous for. So, it is no surprise that there are many State Parks and other protected areas close to the suites for you to enjoy.

Deep Creek Lake State Park – The Park is situated along a single mile stretch of Deep Creek Lake’s shoreline. You’ll find most of the visitor services are located near the shore, with park headquarters located at the intersection of Brant and State Park Roads. Here you’ll find easy access to the lake for fishing, swimming, and boat launching The park is located just west of the Allegheny Front on the large Allegheny Highlands plateau, adjacent to the Thayer State Game Refuge at the southernmost end of Meadow Mountain. Judging from current conditions, its hard to tell that the red spruce, hemlock, white pine, and yellow birch forests surrounding the park were once severely over harvested. Today, over 95% of the park consists of a lush forest that has regenerated from the remaining original timber stands. Visitors to the park will see an excellent example of a maturing northern hardwood forest with oaks and hickories being the dominant species. Wildlife abounds with game like black bear, wild turkey, bobcat, and white tailed deer able to be found in the park thanks to habitat preservation and smart wildlife management policies.

The park has 112 campsites, available by reservation, from the spring through the fall. Each site is located near heated restroom facilities that are complete with hot showers, quite a luxury for any camper! There are 26 camper sites complete with electric hookups and a dump station. The park also has two small camper cabins and even a Yurt!

Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center – This is an amazing educational 6,000 square foot facility run by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Located in Deep Creek Lake State Park, this facility keeps the cultural, natural and historical heritage alive that turned this former logging and coalmining region into the popular vacation destination of today. Passionate naturalists, rangers and volunteers lead daily educational programs, focusing on everything from bird watching, tree and wildflower identification, to more detailed programming covering wildlife management, submerged aquatic vegetation, boating safety, and environmental stewardship. The center also has classroom and conference facilities, complete with the latest audio/visual technology. They also have the Nature Shop, which is a great place to find educational gifts and toys, along with souvenirs, field guides, and books.

Blackwater Falls Sate Park – The Blackwater River feeds these breathtaking falls that drop five stories before descending an eight-mile long gorge at this park located just over the West Virginia border. Both the river and falls are named for the amber-colored water caused by the tannic acid released from hemlock and red spruce needles that fall into the river. If you go, don’t forget your camera, the combination of the falls and the black water make for quite a beautiful picture. Visitors to the park will find 65 campsites and a wide array of activity packages for every season. The park has a Nature Center providing a full range of natural, historical and recreation programs. The park also offers cross-country skiing and sledding in the winter, hiking, boating, swimming and fishing during the summer.