Deer Creek (Susquehanna State Park)
Creek · Maryland
About this swimming hole
Deer Creek winds through Susquehanna State Park as one of Maryland's classic tubing creeks, with swimmers and floaters putting in near the pumping station for a 1.5- to 2-hour drift downstream. DNR's own park plan notes that paddlers and tubers frequent Deer Creek, and pull-offs along the parallel road mark the common put-in and take-out points. It's gentle, shady, and social — bring a tube and a shuttle plan.
Good to know
| Water type | Creek |
|---|---|
| Depth | Shallow tubing creek with deeper pockets |
| Best season | June–August |
| Fees | State park day-use fee (typically $3–$7 per vehicle) |
| Hours | Dawn to dusk |
| Parking | Small pull-offs along the creek road near the pumping station; very limited parking — carpool |
| Amenities | Trails, Campground, Historic Rock Run Mill area |
| County | Harford |
| Nearest town | Havre de Grace |
| Safety notes | No lifeguard. Parking is extremely limited; don't block the road. Avoid the Susquehanna River itself — its current is dangerously strong. |
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(approximate location)Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to visit Deer Creek (Susquehanna State Park)?
Reported fee info: State park day-use fee (typically $3–$7 per vehicle). Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Deer Creek (Susquehanna State Park)?
The best season is typically June–August.
Is Deer Creek (Susquehanna State Park) safe for swimming?
Reported safety notes: No lifeguard. Parking is extremely limited; don't block the road. Avoid the Susquehanna River itself — its current is dangerously strong.. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — swim at your own risk.
⚠️ Verify before you go. Conditions, fees, reservations, and access can change — confirm details with the official link before visiting. Last verified: September 2026