Swallow Falls State Park
Oakland, Maryland
Swim
There are two waterfalls in Swallow Creek State Park;
Swallow Falls (on the Yough. River) and Muddy Creek Falls (on Muddy Creek). There are several very fine swimming holes just below each falls and more in the creek and river downstream of each falls.
MUDDY CREEK FALLS [MUDD]: The best swimming hole is at the bottom of Muddy Creek Falls. PHOTO BELOW MUDDY CREEK FALLS , PHOTO BELOW MUDDY CREEK FALLS. Don't climb or swim in the immediate area ABOVE Muddy Creek Falls - people have fallen to their death here. However, if you go farther back upstream, above Muddy Creek Falls, there is a safe and nice place to swim. PHOTO ABOVE MUDDY CREEK FALLS. LAT, LON : lat=39.50113, lon= -79.41854(source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP.
SWALLOW FALLS [SWAL]: The largest falls, Upper Swallow Falls, is pretty spectacular but not the best place to swim PHOTO UPPER SWALLOW FALLS. The best swimming place is in Swallow Falls, the Lower Falls section PHOTO LOWER SWALLOW FALLS , PHOTO LOWER SWALLOW FALLS.. LAT, LON : lat=39.49589, lon= -79.41725 (source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP.
Also, in this park, if you follow the Tolliver Run trail a short way up from the river (very near Swallow Falls) you come to a gorge carved from rock and a small 5 foot waterfall with a pool and sandy beach (and very cold water).
Overall, Swallow Falls S. P. is a very good place for family fun in the water. Camp and swim and spend a few days exploring.Courtesy of swimmingholes.org
MUDDY CREEK FALLS [MUDD]: The best swimming hole is at the bottom of Muddy Creek Falls. PHOTO BELOW MUDDY CREEK FALLS , PHOTO BELOW MUDDY CREEK FALLS. Don't climb or swim in the immediate area ABOVE Muddy Creek Falls - people have fallen to their death here. However, if you go farther back upstream, above Muddy Creek Falls, there is a safe and nice place to swim. PHOTO ABOVE MUDDY CREEK FALLS. LAT, LON : lat=39.50113, lon= -79.41854(source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP.
SWALLOW FALLS [SWAL]: The largest falls, Upper Swallow Falls, is pretty spectacular but not the best place to swim PHOTO UPPER SWALLOW FALLS. The best swimming place is in Swallow Falls, the Lower Falls section PHOTO LOWER SWALLOW FALLS , PHOTO LOWER SWALLOW FALLS.. LAT, LON : lat=39.49589, lon= -79.41725 (source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP.
Also, in this park, if you follow the Tolliver Run trail a short way up from the river (very near Swallow Falls) you come to a gorge carved from rock and a small 5 foot waterfall with a pool and sandy beach (and very cold water).
Overall, Swallow Falls S. P. is a very good place for family fun in the water. Camp and swim and spend a few days exploring.Courtesy of swimmingholes.org
Fees: Yes
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Oakland, Maryland
- Head east on E Alder St toward S 4th St (305 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S 4th St (164 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Bankers Alley (390 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S 3rd St (161 ft)
- Turn left onto E Green St (390 ft)
- Continue onto E Liberty St (1.6 mi)
- Continue onto Herrington Manor Rd (4.6 mi)
- Slight right onto Swallow Falls Rd (1.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Maple Glade Rd (0.5 mi)
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