Natural swimming hole
Broadford Lake Park — Swimming Beach
Lake · Maryland
About this swimming hole
A family-oriented Town of Oakland park on 140-acre Broadford Lake in Mountain Lake Park, offering a lake beach with a designated swimming area. The lake doubles as a public water supply and also supports boating and fishing, with john boat, canoe, kayak, and paddle boat rentals at the park. More than three miles of singletrack and a one-mile paved loop circle the lake behind the beach.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Best season | Memorial Day–Labor Day |
| Fees | Per-car entry fee during the Memorial Day–Labor Day season; family season passes $40 (Oakland town residents) / $45 (outside town limits) |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Sunrise to sunset, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend |
| Parking | Park lots at 123 Recreation Lane, Mountain Lake Park |
| Amenities | Beach, Picnic pavilions and grills, Playgrounds, Beach volleyball court, Basketball courts, Boat launch, Boat rentals, Trails |
| County | Garrett |
| Nearest town | Mountain Lake Park |
| Safety notes | Swim only in the designated beach swimming area and follow Town of Oakland postings on supervision and water conditions. Mountain lake water stays cool — enter gradually and supervise children. |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Broadford Lake Park — Swimming Beach?
Yes — Broadford Lake Park — Swimming Beach is listed as a natural swimming spot in Maryland. Heads-up: Swim only in the designated beach swimming area and follow Town of Oakland postings on supervision and water conditions. Mountain lake water stays cool — enter gradually and supervise children.. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Broadford Lake Park — Swimming Beach require reservations?
No reservations are required at Broadford Lake Park — Swimming Beach based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Broadford Lake Park — Swimming Beach?
Reported fee info: Per-car entry fee during the Memorial Day–Labor Day season; family season passes $40 (Oakland town residents) / $45 (outside town limits). Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Broadford Lake Park — Swimming Beach?
The best season is typically Memorial Day–Labor Day.