Swallow Falls State Park

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2470 Maple Glade Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
+1 (301) 387-6938
https://dnr.maryland.gov

Swallow Falls State Park, located in Oakland, MD, is part of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, which oversees a variety of outdoor recreational activities including boating, fishing, and hiking. The park features the New Margraff Trail System, offering options for hikers and bikers of varying skill levels, from easy to advanced and adaptive trails.

The Maryland DNR also engages the community through various initiatives, such as the Big Tree Centennial Contest and the Maryland State Parks Adventure Challenge, which encourage exploration and appreciation of the state's natural resources. This commitment to conservation and outdoor recreation underscores the department's ongoing efforts to preserve and enhance Maryland's environmental legacy.

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Lurine J.
6/8/2025

What a wonderful afternoon out in nature! The falls were beautiful and the hike was pretty easy. We were visiting some friends up in deep creek and we decided to take it outside and enjoy this...

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Linda V.
7/5/2023

7/5/23. Have been coming here pretty much my whole life! My grandparent took my Mother/aunts when they were dating what became their husbands. I did the same now grandkids come!

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Jose M.
9/5/2023

The park, main trail, and falls are hidden gems that not enough Marylanders know about. The park has three main falls: Muddy Creek Falls (the tall one), Swallow falls (the longer one), and...

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Jen J.
6/18/2022

So cute! Low-key park with lots of trails. We had a fun time exploring the main trail to Swallow Falls and hiked several trails branching off of it to Muddy Falls, etc. There was decent foot...

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Jessica L.
8/22/2024

Easy hike. Beautiful views. We were here when the water levels were low, but the falls were still pretty. I will say ... getting to the falls means lots of up and down step. So if you have issues...

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