Where is Swallow Falls State Park Located?
The park is located on the west bank of the Yugyogeny River, just 20 minutes from our Deep Creek Lake hotel. While there’s something to do at Swallow Falls State Park at any time of the year, it’s especially magical when the fall foliage begins to appear.
There’s plenty to do at Swallow Falls State Park, including the obvious: visit the falls. This is the perfect place for hiking, fishing and even cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in winter.
It is also the perfect place to spend time outdoors surrounded by the beauty of the season. As with any day of adventure in the Deep Creek Lake area, a visit to Swallow Falls State Park is best completed with a stay at our hotel. Our Deep Creek Lake hotel, located on the shores of the lake itself, offers an unparalleled opportunity to relax and find balance. If your stay here is the recovery vacation you’ve been looking for, book a room at our Deep Creek Lake Hotel today! A visit to Swallow Falls State Park is one of the most popular activities for people visiting the Deep Creek lake area.
What all does the beautiful place has for you?
Nestled in the mountains around the lake, the park offers you the opportunity to enjoy some of Maryland’s most breathtaking scenery. The Yugiogeni River flows through the park’s boundaries, through rocky gorges and rapids. It is worth seeing the surrounding river, waterfalls and forests, especially when surrounded by the bright glow of autumn hues. Some people come here just for the chance to see the falls, but most stay for the other great things this park has to offer.
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Witness the dramatic fall of Muddy Creek Falls as it plunges 53 feet into the river below. The waterfalls are surrounded by tall hemlock trees that dominate this forest and simply colour in autumn.
The Canyon Trail is the perfect 1 1/4 mile trail for backpackers. As you follow this trail, you will pass several waterfalls (including Swallow Falls), including Muddy Creek Falls, and pass through a beautiful, centuries-old forest. There are also connecting paths leading to Garrett State Forest and other state parks.
Enjoy fishing on the Yugiogeni River. This catch-and-release trout fishing area is supported by annual stockings of brown and rainbow trout in the trout fishery.
From Herrington Manor State Park, Rent a bike to Swallow Falls State Park on 5.5 miles of connecting trails. Due to limited staffing, bike rentals are only available at Herrington Manor State Park but are usually available at both locations.
The Yugiogeni River is also famous for kayaking and rafting. Watching kayakers practice on the rapids is a privilege to visit the park. Be sure to come back and enjoy Swallow Falls State Park, even in winter when the scenery has taken on a whole new dimension! And, of course, in summer the river turns into a natural playground for everyone who visits it.
We really love everything to fall, and the Deep Creek Lake area has been named the best fall foliage spot in Maryland. This is not surprising, because in autumn this area is simply breathtaking.
It’s also a time to celebrate, and that’s the amazing Fall Light Festival that we host every year. You can read more about the festival on our blog from the beginning of the year, but it’s essentially a 5-day holiday celebration.
Where can I stay near the park?
While we enjoy the beauty of fall in places like Swallow Falls State Park, fall is also a time to sit back and relax and enjoy quiet reflection.
Our Deep Creek Lake hotel offers you just that. With our 10 luxurious rooms and magnificent lake views, an active holiday in our 5-star hotel is impossible. Enjoy fall and book a room at our Deep Creek Lake hotel today!