Swallow Falls Campground

35 reviews

Oakland, MD 21550, USA
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Swallow Falls Campground Introduce

Swallow Falls Campground is a serene retreat nestled in the rolling hills of Oakland, Maryland, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and convenience. Located just minutes from Deep Creek Lake and West Virginia, this charming campground serves as an ideal base for exploring the great outdoors. Surrounded by lush forests and abundant wildlife, Swallow Falls Campground provides a tranquil setting for nature enthusiasts, families, and adventurers alike.

Our campground offers well-maintained sites that cater to both tent camping and RV stays. Each site is equipped with essential amenities, including water and electrical hookups, ensuring a comfortable stay. The on-site camp store is stocked with supplies, making it easy to prepare for your outdoor adventures without leaving the property. Whether you're planning a day trip or an extended retreat, Swallow Falls Campground has everything you need to make your visit memorable.

One of the standout features of Swallow Falls Campground is its proximity to the Swallow Falls Trail. This 1.5-mile hike offers breathtaking views of waterfalls and lush greenery, making it a favorite among hikers. For those looking for more adventure, the nearby Herrington Manor State Park boasts a challenging 5.5-mile mountain bike trail, perfect for cycling enthusiasts who seek a bit of excitement.

Swallow Falls Campground is not just about outdoor activities; it's also about the experience. The campground's peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty provide a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether you're sipping coffee on your campsite, watching the sunset over the forest, or listening to the gentle rustle of leaves in the breeze, every moment spent at Swallow Falls Campground is an opportunity to reconnect with nature.

Convenient Location: Just a short drive from Deep Creek Lake and WV, making it easy to explore multiple attractions in the area.
Natural Beauty: Surrounded by tall trees and wildlife, offering a peaceful retreat in the mountains.
Proximity to Trails: Close to Swallow Falls Trail and Herrington Manor State Park's mountain bike trail, providing ample outdoor activities.

Customer Feedback:
Swallow Falls Campground has received glowing reviews from visitors who appreciate its quiet environment and natural beauty. Many highlight the convenience of being close to Deep Creek Lake and WV, as well as the proximity to Swallow Falls Trail. Guests also praise the friendly staff at the camp store and the overall peaceful atmosphere of the campground. While some note that the sites are not overly spacious and that the bathhouse showers could use updating, these minor drawbacks are easily overlooked given the campground's charm and convenience.

Whether you're planning a family trip, a romantic getaway, or an adventurous outdoor expedition, Swallow Falls Campground offers a welcoming environment for all types of visitors. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Maryland's mountains and make your next camping adventure unforgettable at Swallow Falls Campground.

Location

Maryland Garrett County Oakland

Customer Reviews

4.0

35 reviews

Kristin

Jul 26, 2023

Beautiful, quiet campground. Lots of wildlife and tall trees. We stayed here to visit the Deep Creek Lake area and WV. We found it convenient to both. It's great to stay somewhere so close to the Swallow Falls Trail. It was so pretty that I did the hike twice. The sites are not super spacious, but plenty big enough for a tent. The rangers and staff at the camp store were friendly. I'd camp here again!

Michael Wigfield

Jun 12, 2018

A nice quiet campground. Some of the pads are not particularly level and the bath house showers could use updating but a nice place to get away and be in nature. It is very convient to the 1.5 mile trail that takes you to waterfalls and a 5.5 mile mountain bike trail to Herrington Manor State park. The bike trail is strenuous and rocky at parts, not a ride for young children.

Igor Bezuglyi

Oct 01, 2024

Amazing waterfalls and trails, tiny sites (barely big enough to set up 2 tents) very close to one another. Had to leave early because of sounds of constant gunfire from somewhere nearby the entire weekend (our dog got super stressed by it).

Reid May

Jun 19, 2019

Pretty nice and good sized tent campsites with picnic tables and dust-gravel tent pads. The fire pits have grills on them. There are large bathrooms with showers. I had a dog with me, which was welcomed on the campgrounds. However, when I arrived I found out that between Memorial Day and Labor Day pets are not allowed on the main trail that has all of the good waterfall views. The friendly staff informed me of an alternate trail on the other side of the river that they called the Fisherman’s trail. It followed the river but the views of the waterfalls were more obstructed than the main. It was still nice and much if it went along some very cool rocks/cliffs. There is another trail where pets are allowed that starts from the campground and goes to Harrington Manor State Park. Staying at Swallow Falls also gave me free entrance to that park by vehicle as well.

Paul Layer

Jul 29, 2022

Nice campground. Very limited electric/water hookups; mostly primitive. Also, short driveways on most sites, so camping is not very far back in woods, which is a tad disappointing; be selective on your site. Bathrooms are sufficiently clean; fire rings are fancy. A couple of simple playgrounds for kids (swings, climbing bars). The best part of the campground is convenience of hiking the canyon trail and seeing Tolliver Falls, Upper / Lower Swallow Falls, and Muddy Creek Falls. 5+ mile trail to Herrington Manor is on the next trip wishlist. Campground itself is not crowded during week, but on a cloudy day the trail and falls part get very crowded! Lakeside Creamery has a food trailer there too! Great place.