Renter Information

Renters in the neighborhood are welcome to use the lakefront area, beach, sandbox and pavilions. Additional information is provided below. Access to the lakefront is via the gravel road located about ¼ mile east of the association entrance. There is no access to our lakefront from any roads in the Heron Cove development.

Trash – Rental units are provided with bear-proof containers and all trash must be placed in those containers. Trash may NOT be left outside the containers. If there is not sufficient space in the container, the trash must be disposed of by the occupant. Locations and hours for trash drop-off sites in Garrett County can be viewed here. The Kings Run refuse site is the closest to The Ridge.

Traffic – Vehicle speed limits are 20 MPH. Motorbikes, motorcycles, trail bikes, ATV’s, snowmobiles or similar motorized vehicles shall not be operated at speeds in excess of 5 MPH within the subdivision. Operation of these vehicles on private property is prohibited.

Pets – Pets must be kept on a leash or under strict voice control when outside and at the lakefront.

Parking – Parking on community common areas (roads) is prohibited, particularly in winter when snow plowing needs to occur. There is limited parking by the mail house for emergency use during winter time when the road leading up the hill is impassable. Parking is limited at the lakefront area, so try to minimize the number of vehicles driven to that area.

Use of Lake Access Area – Launching of boats and jetskis from our Lake Access area is prohibited. The docks are separately maintained and paid for by the dock owners. Accordingly, docking of boats is limited to community dock owners or those persons authorized by a dock owner. No other boats or water craft may be docked there in slips. Rental boats may only be docked during the day on the outside "T end" of each dock, but may not be left overnight. Swimming and fishing from the docks is permitted, provided no trash or debris is left behind and the rights of the dock owners are respected. Picnic pavilions are provided for larger gatherings.

Winter Travel – Winter conditions in the Deep Creek Area may differ significantly from what is experienced in the Washington/Baltimore area so cars should be equipped with tires appropriate for snowy, slippery conditions. Paradise Ridge Road leading to the top of the hill is very steep and can be difficult to manage during the winter. You can monitor the top of Paradise Ridge Road here.