Swallow Falls State Park Information

The main entrance road at Swallow Falls State Park is closed to vehicles. Parking is not permitted along the county road. Alternative options are listed below. The campground will remain closed until the road way is repaired.


Swallow Falls alternative entrance –
  • ​5.5 mi, 13+ min away
  • Cranesville Rd to Maple Glade Rd​
  • CAUTION –
    • single lane gravel road
    • limited spots to pull off and turn around
    • not recommended for cars or campers
Fisherman’s Trail –
  • Head east from park entrance >> drive across bridge over Youghiogheny River >> small parking lot on the right >> cross the road to access the trail
  • Views of 3 out of the 4 waterfalls in Swallow Falls State Park
  • CAUTION
    • ​Limited parking (do not park along road)
Herrington Manor State Park –
  • 3.5 mi, 5 min away
  • FEATURES –
    • ​​12 miles of trails
    • Lake and beach
    • Picnic spots
Cranesville Swamp Preserve –
  • 6 mi, 10 min away
  • Unique boreal swamp with trails
For updates, refer to SFSP’s webpage.
For further questions, contact (301) 334-9180.