This mountain park is located nine miles north of Oakland, Maryland contains some of Maryland's most breathtaking scenery. The Youghiogheny River flows along the park's borders, passing through shaded rocky gorges and creating rippling rapids. Muddy Creek Falls is a crashing 63-foot waterfall 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. All camp sites are located near modern bath houses with hot and cold water. Three of the sites have electric, water and sewer available. Three equipped sites are available that include a four person tent, lantern, stove and fuel. Hiking trails through an old growth forest which pass by several waterfalls including Muddy Creek Falls, the highest waterfall in Maryland.