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Not on Maryland DNR's list of parks requiring day-use reservations as of 25 June 2026. Day-use fees may still apply on arrival.
Maryland's only designated wild river, running north through a gorge toward Pennsylvania. Managed for the river rather than for visitors, so there are few facilities. The whitewater through here is among the hardest in the east.
What's there
Facilities
7/14 confirmed- Waterfall
- No
- Beach
- Not confirmed
- Swimming
- No
- Restrooms
- Not confirmed
- Picnic areas
- Not confirmed
- Showers
- Not confirmed
- Camping
- No
- Cabins
- No
- Trails
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
- Boat rentals
- Not confirmed
- Fishing
- Yes
- Winter use
- Not confirmed
- Pets
- Not confirmed
Getting in
- Fee
- No day-use service charge listed for this site on DNR's fee schedule. Not confirmed.
- Annual pass
- Maryland State Park and Trail Passport — $75 a year, $100 for non-residents. Covers day-use entry statewide. Where it can be bought in the county is not confirmed.
- Shop
- Not confirmed
- Hours
- Not confirmed
- Park office
- 301-387-5563
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The other parks
- Swallow Falls — state park, Oakland · reservation required
- Deep Creek Lake — state park, Swanton
- Herrington Manor — state park, Oakland
- New Germany — state park, Grantsville
- Big Run — state park, Grantsville
- Casselman River Bridge — state park, Grantsville
- All ten, side by side