Squirrels Den at Wisp Resort
Kids-only beginner ski and snow area at Wisp
Deep Creek Lake, MD | active | 4 to 8 hours



Wisp Resort is Maryland's only ski mountain, offering 33 slopes across 137 acres of skiable terrain with 7 chairlifts and 1,571 feet of vertical drop — the Mid-Atlantic's largest resort. Over 90% of trails are lit for night skiing Tuesday through Sunday. Snowmaking infrastructure supports reliable early and late season conditions. Ski and snowboard schools cater to all levels, from first-timers to advanced riders. Season passes, multi-day tickets, and lodging-ski packages are available at wispresort.com. The only destination skiing within 3 hours of Washington DC and Baltimore.
*Hours subject to change.
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Overview
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Overview
What's great
Maryland's Only Ski Mountain
33 slopes, 7 lifts, and 1,571 feet of vertical — the only real ski mountain in Maryland.
What's unique
Night Skiing 5 Nights
Night skiing Tuesday–Sunday on over 90% of trails — the most lit mountain in the Mid-Atlantic.
What's worth knowing
3 Hours from DC
The closest ski resort to DC and Baltimore — book lodging early for peak winter weekends.