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6 mi north of Oakland, Swallow Falls State Park stretches 257 acres and contains some of Maryland's most breathtaking scenery and waterfalls including Tolliver Falls and, Maryland's highest waterfall at a crashing 53 feet, Muddy Creek Falls.
Visit parkreservations.maryland.gov or call 1.888.432.2267 for camping information
**PLEASE NOTE: Effective May 23, 2024 - Maryland State Parks has announced that, due to an issue with the culvert at the park entrance road bridge, a temporary one-lane bridge has been placed on the entrance road of Swallow Falls State Park. All traffic exiting the park must yield to traffic entering the park. Please be patient and follow all posted signage. If the line of traffic extends to the main road, do not block the road.
For updates, please refer to the link above. For further questions, please contact 301.334.9180.
CLOSURE NOTICE (UPDATED 10/25/24): Alert:
Beginning September 2, 2025 through July 31, 2026 contractors will be paving and replacing culverts throughout Swallow Falls State Park. The campground and the shelter will be closed during this time. Until we receive a more detailed timeline for construction, we will not be accepting reservations during these dates. Guests are encouraged to check https://parkreservations.maryland.gov/ for updates.
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