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

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Weather near Wisp

3:05 am on December 3 / Garrett County Airport
 Fog
48° F
Fog
Humidity:100% Visibility:0.15
Wind Speed:8 mph wind_SE Sunrise:7:20 a.m.
Barometer:29.79 in Sunset:4:54 p.m.
Dewpoint:48 °F
Doesn't look like it's cold enough for snowmaking. No snowmaking
Overnight
rainy
Low: 47°
Showers and Patchy Fog
Showers. Patchy fog. Low around 47. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
rainy
High: 54°
Showers and Areas of Fog
Showers. Areas of fog before 1pm. High near 54. Southeast wind 8 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
rainy
Low: 34°
Showers Likely and Breezy then Rain/Snow Likely
Rain showers likely before 1am, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
rainy
High: 39°
Chance of Rain/Snow
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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


News about Wisp

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.
News Briefs: Management Changes at Whitetail, Wisp
Article thumbnail August 2, 2019 - There has been a changing of the guard at two Mid-Atlantic ski areas as two long-time General Managers have retired. Whitetail’s Don MacAskill is being succeeded by Brett Cook, while Wisp’s Jerry Geisler is being succeeded by Ron Hawkes.
The Season So Far
Article thumbnail January 3, 2019 - The 2018-2019 winter season is off to a rocky start, with above-average temperatures throughout much of December. DCSki provides a roundup of current conditions and struggles across the Mid-Atlantic.
Rain Tries to Crash Party, but More Resorts Slated to Open
Article thumbnail December 20, 2018 - Early-season cold temperatures enabled many Mid-Atlantic resorts to fire up the snowguns, but the cold gave way to some bouts of milder temps and heavy rain, which has delayed the start of the season for some resorts. Although pre-Christmas rain is still adding to the challenge, several additional resorts plan to open in the coming days.

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