- Swallow Falls State Park
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location =Garrett County, Maryland , USA
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governing_body =Maryland Department of Natural Resources Swallow Falls State Park is a Maryland state park in Garrett County
Maryland , in theUnited States . Swallow Falls State Park is located nine miles (14 km) north ofOakland, Maryland and contains some of Maryland's most breathtaking scenery. TheYoughiogheny River flows along the park's borders, passing through shaded rocky gorges and creating rippling rapids. The park contains Maryland's highest waterfall, Muddy Creek Falls, a crashing convert|53|ft|m|sing=on waterfall that is a spectacular sight. Tall hemlocks dominate the silent woods. The meandering trails through Swallow Falls guide hikers to some of the most breath-taking scenery in Western Maryland.History
In the early 20th century,
Thomas Edison ,Henry Ford andHarvey Firestone would often camp at Muddy Creek Falls.Facilities
65 wooded camp sites with a fire ring,
picnic table , andlantern post on a stabilized pad. All camp sites are located near modernbathhouse s with hot and cold water. Three of the sites haveelectric , water and sewer available. Hiking trails through anold growth forest pass by severalwaterfall s including Muddy Creek Falls. Take a trail map of the Garrett Trail System. Picnic area, pavilion,playground , nature programs during the summer, and the wild and scenic Youghiogheny River can all be found at Swallow Falls State Park. Nearby Herrington Manor State Park, four miles (6 km) south, offers a 53 acre lake with a swimming beach, boat rentals, fishing, and a snack bar during the summer season. Pets are not permitted in the day use area from the Saturday beforeMemorial Day throughLabor Day . Pets are permitted in the surrounding areas of Potomac/Garrett State Forests. Pet campsites are available. During the off-season pets are permitted in the day use areas provided they are kept on a leash. Pet owners must clean up after their pets. Swallow Falls State Park offers accessible campsites, picnic areas and two camp loop bathhouses.External links
* [http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/swallowfalls.html Swallow Falls State Park]
* [http://www.unep-wcmc.org/wdpa/sitedetails.cfm?siteid=21888 Swallow Falls State Park in World Database on Protected Areas]
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