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2013 Reservation/Transaction Fees:

In addition to the park facility use fee, there is a nightly reservation/transaction fee. Internet reservations, the per night fee is $4.56. Call Center, the per night fee is $4.61. Walk-In transactions at the park, the per night fee is $4.51. Reservation/Transaction Fees are Non-Refundable.


Cancellation Fee Policy Change-Effective May 1, 2013:

To better serve our Maryland Park Service customers, we are changing our cancellation policy to a reservation cancellation service charge of $6 per reservation; except for Assateague Island State Park, which will remain at $6 per night.


SWALLOW FALLS STATE PARK, MD

Status: Open year round.   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Sat May 17 2014   Later Dates

Description

Breathtaking scenery in Western Maryland! As you meander along the trails through the park, the Wild and Scenic Youghiogheny River flows along the park's borders, passing through shaded rocky gorges and creating rippling rapids. Tall hemlock trees blanket the silent woods. Muddy Creek Falls is a crashing 53-foot waterfall - a dramatic and spectacular sight to see!

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Bath House
  • Biking
  • Campstore
  • Canoeing
  • Comfort Station
  • Dump Station
  • Dumpster
  • Fire Ring With Grill
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hot Showers
  • Interpretive Walks, Self
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Telephone
  • Tennis Court
  • Vending Machines

Alerts and Important Information

PET POLICY:

  • Pets allowed on trails outside day-use area.
  • Pets allowed in campground.
  • Pets allowed in day-use area after Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend.
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    Additional Pet Policy Information can be found at:
    http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pets.asp

    ALCOHOL POLICY:

    The consumption or possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage will be prohibited in all state park areas with the exception of interior areas of full-service cabins and motorhomes.

    Alcohol permits will only be issued through a reservation for a designated shelter, or other approved facility. A $35 non-refundable fee will be charged for each alcohol permit. Permits may be revoked for cause by Park Manager, their designee or a Natural Resources Police Officer.

    Internet shelter reservations requiring an alcohol permit will need to contact the Call Center at 1-888-432-2267, Mon-Fri, 8 am - 8 pm to make your reservation.

    For additional alcohol policy information, visit our web site at:
    http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/alcoholfaq.asp

    Getting There:

    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    39.49667, -79.42528
    39°29'48"N, 79°25'31"W

    From Baltimore/Washington: RT 70 or 270 West to Frederick, RT 70 West to Hancock and RT 68. RT 68 west to exit 14 at Keyser's Ridge and RT 219. Follow RT 219 south 19.5 miles to Mayhew Inn Road. Turn right on Mayhew Inn Road, travel 4.5 miles to end of road. At stop sign turn left, travel 0.3 miles to first road on right. Turn right onto Swallow Falls Road and travel 1.3 miles to the park. From Pittsburgh/Morgantown: Follow RT 79 south to Morgantown and RT 68 east to exit 14 and RT 219. Follow RT 219 south 19.5 miles to Mayhew Inn Road. Turn right on Mayhew Inn road, travel 4.5 miles to end of road. At stop sign turn left, travel 0.3 miles to first road on the right. Turn right and travel 1.3 miles to park.

    Contact Information:

    Mailing Address:

    SWALLOW FALLS STATE PARK
    222 HERRINGTON LANE
    OAKLAND MD 21550

    Phone Number:

    Information: (301)334-9180