Swallow Falls State Park
Oakland, MD
Muddy Creek Falls, at 53 feet the highest free-falling waterfall in Maryland, plus smaller falls on the Youghiogheny along a 1.25-mile loop through old hemlocks. Park fee; the lots fill on summer weekends.
- Nearest town
- Oakland, MD
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 39.4990, -79.4185
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Herrington Manor State Park CabinsCampsite4 mi from Swallow Falls State Park
- Double G RV ParkCampsite6 mi from Swallow Falls State ParkCaravansElectricity
- Deep Creek Lake State Park CampgroundCampsite6 mi from Swallow Falls State Park · 72 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
- Bumble Bee RV Park and CampgroundCampsite7 mi from Swallow Falls State Park
- Big Run State Park CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Swallow Falls State Park · 23 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowed
- Benner's Meadow Run Camping & CabinsCampsite25 mi from Swallow Falls State ParkTents
All campsites in Maryland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Swallow Falls State Park?
Swallow Falls State Park is in Oakland, MD, at GPS 39.4990, -79.4185. It is about 26 mi from Davis.
Can you camp near Swallow Falls State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Herrington Manor State Park Cabins, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 21 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Swallow Falls State Park?
Swallow Falls State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Western Maryland: Antietam, the C&O Canal and Swallow Falls.
What is there to see near Swallow Falls State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Coopers Rock State Forest Overlook (22 mi), Fort Necessity National Battlefield (24 mi), Ohiopyle State Park (26 mi) and Blackwater Falls State Park (27 mi).
When is the best time to visit Swallow Falls State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)