Swallow Falls State Park

About Us

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

**Swallow Falls Entrance Road Update (UPDATED 2/20/25): Alert: 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. The Tolliver bridge replacement is scheduled for spring (2025), the park entrance road may be closed during time of construction. We will not be accepting campground or shelter reservations from April 1st until May 22nd.

CLOSURE NOTICE (UPDATED 02/20/25): Alert: The paving project has been rescheduled to 2026. Beginning May 1, 2026 through December 2, 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. We apologize for the inconvenience.