Resort photo

Wisp Resort
Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
Vertical drop:700 feet
Base elevation:2,415 feet
Peak elevation:3,115 feet
Skiable acres:137
Longest run:1.5 miles
Trails:33

Wisp Resort is located in far-west Garrett County, Maryland, next to the scenic Deep Creek Lake. Wisp is the only ski resort in Maryland, but it’s not the closest resort to the Baltimore/D.C. region - skiers must travel approximately 2.75 hours from D.C. to the “panhandle” of Maryland. This makes Wisp a destination resort, and there are plenty of lodging options in the region, including a hotel right at the base area. Visitors are rewarded with snow conditions that are often better than other resorts in the region, thanks to Wisp’s western location in the “snow belt” of Maryland. Wisp offers plenty of unique trails and is a bona-fide four-season resort, offering activities such as golf during the summer. Wisp even has a Mountain Coaster, open year-round.

Wisp often has a lengthy winter season, thanks to the unique weather patterns in western Maryland that offer plenty of snow (an average of 100” each year) and good snowmaking conditions. Wisp’s airless snowmaking system helps the resort capture an early opening date, and with the large Deep Creek Lake adjacent to the resort, water is never in limited supply for snowmaking. Wisp has 33 trails, including the meandering 1.5-mile long Possum trail, a real treat for beginners.

On-mountain lodging is available, including a 168-unit slopeside hotel at the base area, complete with several restaurants. Hundreds of homes and condos are available for rent througout the Deep Creek Lake region.

Thanks to natural snow, there are also plenty of cross-country and snowshoeing opportunities in the Wisp area when there is natural snow cover.

Photo provided by Wisp Resort.


Key Statistics

Resort Name: Wisp Resort
Vertical Drop: 700 feet
Base Altitude: 2,415 feet
Peak Altitude: 3,115 feet
Trails: 33 Trails:
  • 24% beginner
  • 45% intermediate
  • 33% expert
Skiable Acres: 137
Longest Run: 1.5 miles
Lifts: 13 (2 quads, 5 triples, 5 conveyor carpets, 1 surface tow)
Night Skiing: Yes, on 90+% of terrain
Terrain Park: Three terrain parks are available, including Central Park, Intermediate Park, and Beginner Park.
Tubing Park: Twelve 750-foot long tube chutes services by two conveyor carpet lifts.
Address: Wisp Resort
296 Marsh Hill Road
McHenry, MD 21541
Phone: (800) 462-9477
Social Media: Facebook link Instagram link
Webcams: View resort webcams
Web Site: https://www.wispresort.com
Directions: Via Google Maps

Trail Map

Trail Map

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Weather near Wisp

6:45 pm on November 1 / Garrett County Airport
Fair
50° F
Fair
Humidity:54% Visibility:10.00
Wind Speed:8 mph wind_NW Sunrise:6:46 a.m.
Barometer:30.21 in Sunset:5:16 p.m.
Dewpoint:34 °F
Doesn't look like it's cold enough for snowmaking. No snowmaking
Tonight
clear
Low: 35°
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
cloudy
High: 56°
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
clear
Low: 36°
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday
cloudy
High: 57°
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 57. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

Weather supplied by the National Weather Service. Errors or reporting delays may be possible.


News about Wisp

Indy Pass Returns with 230+ Resorts and New Additions, Including Pennsylvania’s Bear Creek
Article thumbnail October 28, 2024 - The Indy Pass is back on sale with over 230 independent ski resorts across three continents, adding 30 new locations, including Bear Creek Resort in Pennsylvania. Offering skiers an alternative to larger corporate passes, the Indy Pass emphasizes smaller, local destinations and is expected to sell out quickly for the 2024-2025 winter season.
What’s New for 2025: Wisp Resort
Article thumbnail October 16, 2024 - Maryland’s only downhill ski area has made a number of enhancements across the property in preparation for the upcoming ski season, including new snowmaking pipe and guns, a new conveyor lift for the tubing area, and upgrades to the lodge.
Additional Resorts Set to Open
Article thumbnail December 15, 2023 - More Mid-Atlantic resorts are set to begin their 2023-2024 winter seasons as Seven Springs, Big Boulder, Wisp, and Wintergreen drop the ropes on Friday, December 15, 2023. Canaan Valley Resort will open on Saturday, December 16. Above, Seven Springs begins grooming slopes on December 12 in preparation for its opening. Photo provided by Seven Springs Mountain Resort.
Mid-Atlantic Ski Season Begins
Article thumbnail November 27, 2022 - Below average temperatures in November have enabled a variety of ski areas across the entire Mid-Atlantic region to open for the season, giving skiers one extra thing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
From a Drizzly December to a Snowy New Year
Article thumbnail January 7, 2022 - The second half of December wasn’t ideal for Mid-Atlantic ski areas: cold temperatures from early in the season yielded to unseasonably (and, to skiers, unreasonably) mild days. As the calendar advanced from December to January, that’s all changed. DCSki provides a roundup of the latest conditions at local ski resorts.
More Mid-Atlantic Ski Resorts on Tap to Open December 4
Article thumbnail December 1, 2021 - The Mid-Atlantic ski season is already underway, and additional ski areas are scheduled to come on-line the weekend of December 4-5. DCSki presents a complete roundup of open — and soon-to-open — ski areas in this December 1, 2021 update. Above, Pennsylvania’s Seven Springs Resort has been laying down snow in preparation for a December 4 opening.
Snowmaking Begins as Mid-Atlantic Resorts Eye Opening Dates
Article thumbnail November 24, 2021 - Favorable snowmaking temperatures have enabled many Mid-Atlantic ski areas to begin snowmaking operations in preparation for their season openings. Sugar Mountain, Cataloochee, and Snowshoe are among the first ski areas to open for the 2021-2022 winter season. Above, early-morning snowmaking is shown at Pennsylvania’s Seven Springs Resort on November 23, 2021.
Mid-Atlantic Resorts Kick Off Ski Season
Article thumbnail December 24, 2020 - The 2020-2021 ski season has begun. DCSki provides a quick look at ski areas across PA, MD, VA, and WV.
Just in Time for the Holidays, All Mid-Atlantic Resorts are Open
Article thumbnail December 21, 2019 - After a burst of cold weather in November allowed some Mid-Atlantic resorts to snag pre-Thanksgiving opening dates, the balance of resorts have now officially begun their season in recent days thanks to a stretch of snowmaking-friendly temperatures.
What’s New for 2019: Wisp Resort
Article thumbnail November 16, 2019 - Wisp has made some snowmaking improvements for the 2019-2020 winter season, and has also upgraded to RFID lift tickets for a more streamlined experience.

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