Cascade Lake

A great setting for a fun day getting together with friends and family. Maybe the music selection could have been better but that was one of the few weak spots in an otherwise great day.

You know what? Surprisingly, I am giving Cascade Lake a five star rating. Maybe it’s because I had such a bad impression going into it, I was pleasantly surprised.
The lake is 1.5 hours away from Washington, DC., which isn’t too bad compared to other lakes in the area.
There’s plenty of space for people to have a BBQ with tons of picnic tables everywhere. They let you bring in your own alcohol.
The lake itself has three awesome water slides. One for adults and two smaller ones for children. In the middle of the lake is a tour for people to «cliff jump.» Then there are several platforms to play on in the lake.
The lake itself is in an area of Maryland near the Pennsylvania border that feels like you’re in the 1970s with a small ice cream parlor and other things that will give you nostalgia.
The only down side is that it costs $ 15 per person to go, but it’s worth it to give it a try.

We came here for a group picnic recently on a warm summer day. This place is very strange, kind of a throwback to something in the 70s with a more modern pool and splash area. The ‘lake’ is really gross, brown water that looks like swimming in a stormwater pond. The ‘beach’ is very small. The kids enjoyed jumping off the high tower, but I didn’t see many adults in the water.
If you have to come here for a group function, its fine, especially in the pool area. I wouldn’t think of paying the cost of admission for my family. I’ll take a pass on this place.

Bottom Line:
OVERPRICED, INADEQUATE SAFETY STAFF, POOR MANAGEMENT, CROWDED, DIRTY
If you are looking for a clean, safe, family friendly environment, where you can spend an afternoon without feeling taken advantage of as far as price is concerned — this is NOT the place for you. Try Oregon Ridge instead. I’ve even been treated better at Roosevelt Park in Inner City that costs $ 1!!! This experience cost 66 times and much and sucked.
The young men and women they have on staff at Cascade Lake seem friendly, attentive, and sympathetic to patrons who find the facility less than dazzling for the cost… but the manager/​owner would not budge on his money making-​no refund-​trap that mixes alcohol, unclear water and too many people and calls it a «Great Way to Spend Your Day!»…More like a great way to spend your money…
Set up a Slip and Slide in the backyard. You are better off!

I been going too cascade lake for a couple of years now and my favorite part about it has too be the lake and the jumping platform they have in the middle of it, the little sprinkler park is okay but is more geared towards kids under 10, no real amusement for adults there. The grilling area is okay I just wish there actual grills were a bit bigger.

Decent. The waterside is kind of cool. I loved the splash and play even though it’s geared toward little kids. Pricing is not too bad.