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Lakes Near Ocean City, Maryland
24 counted Maryland lakes sit within 60 miles of Ocean City - the largest is Backgarden Pond at 347 acres. Distances are straight-line from the city center.
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backgarden Pond | Dorchester | 52 mi | 347 acres | - |
| Goose Pond | Dorchester | 53 mi | 302 acres | - |
| Savanna Lake | Dorchester | 45 mi | 281 acres | - |
| Little Savanna Lake | Dorchester | 45 mi | 271 acres | - |
| Higgins Millpond | Dorchester | 49 mi | 137 acres | - |
| Purnell Pond | Worcester | 20 mi | 113 acres | - |
| Johnson Pond | Wicomico | 28 mi | 110 acres | - |
| Rock Pond | Somerset | 47 mi | 86 acres | - |
| Wolfpit Pond | Dorchester | 53 mi | 80 acres | - |
| Barbadoes Pond | Dorchester | 54 mi | 75 acres | - |
| Big Millpond | Worcester | 30 mi | 65 acres | - |
| Hog Rooting Pond | Dorchester | 51 mi | 61 acres | - |
| Leonard Pond | Wicomico | 26 mi | 57 acres | - |
| Swan Pond | Dorchester | 55 mi | 57 acres | - |
| Blackwater Pond | Dorchester | 53 mi | 55 acres | - |
| Parish Pond | Dorchester | 47 mi | 54 acres | - |
| Williston Lake | Caroline | 53 mi | 51 acres | - |
| Buddy Pond | Worcester | 8 mi | 43 acres | - |
| Smithville Lake | Caroline | 46 mi | 43 acres | - |
| Schumaker Pond | Wicomico | 26 mi | 42 acres | - |
| Parker Pond | Wicomico | 25 mi | 35 acres | - |
| Wrights Pond | Worcester | 7 mi | 28 acres | - |
| Blue Pond | Worcester | 19 mi | 27 acres | - |
| Chester River Country Club Lake | Dorchester | 45 mi | 27 acres | - |
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset lake data; lake coordinates from the USGS NHD. Verified October 30, 2026.