Wisp Resort is Maryland’s only four-season mountain resort and one of the top attractions near Deep Creek Lake. Located just a short drive from Oakland Bear Lair, the resort offers year-round activities for families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts.

During winter, Wisp Resort transforms into a popular ski destination with slopes for all skill levels.

Winter activities include downhill skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing park, cross-country skiing, and snowshoe trails. The resort features multiple lifts and trails with scenic views of Deep Creek Lake.

Wisp Resort is also a summer and fall adventure destination.

Popular activities include mountain coaster rides, ziplining and adventure courses, scenic chairlift rides, mountain biking trails, and golf at Lodestone and Fantasy Valley courses. These activities make Wisp Resort a year-round attraction for visitors to Deep Creek Lake.

Wisp offers a wide variety of activities suitable for families and groups. Kids and adults can enjoy the mountain coaster, adventure park challenges, scenic hiking trails, and seasonal festivals and events. The resort provides entertainment for visitors in every season.

Located about 35 minutes from Oakland Bear Lair near Deep Creek Lake, Canaan Valley is a high mountain valley located about an hour from Deep Creek Lake and is known for its stunning landscapes, wildlife, and outdoor recreation.

Canaan Valley Resort State Park offers year-round activities including skiing, hiking, golfing, and scenic chairlift rides. The valley is also home to large wildlife populations, including deer, black bears, and migratory birds. Popular activities include hiking through alpine meadows, skiing at Canaan Valley Resort, wildlife viewing and photography, and exploring scenic mountain roads.

The valley’s unique ecosystem and open landscapes make it one of the most scenic regions in the Appalachian Mountains.

Located about 45 minutes from Oakland Bear Lair near Deep Creek Lake, Timberline Mountain is one of the premier outdoor recreation destinations in the Mid-Atlantic. It is located in Canaan Valley and is known for having some of the longest ski runs in the region, including the famous Salamander trail (over two miles long), Timberline attracts skiers and snowboarders from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC each winter. The resort offers modern lifts, scenic mountain views, and terrain for beginners through advanced riders.

During the spring, summer, and fall, Timberline Mountain becomes a hub for hiking, mountain biking, and scenic chairlift rides, with stunning views of the Canaan Valley and Allegheny Mountains. Visitors can easily combine a trip to Timberline with nearby attractions like Blackwater Falls State Park, Canaan Valley Resort, and the vibrant mountain towns of Davis and Thomas, known for their craft breweries, art galleries, and local restaurants.

For guests staying at Oakland Bear Lair or visiting Deep Creek Lake, Timberline Mountain is a perfect day trip for skiing, hiking, and mountain adventures in West Virginia.