Maryland Waterfalls
Maryland has 4 named waterfalls on record across 3 counties. 4 need a hike. 4 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 ft | Development – | Access 0.5 mi hike, paved road | Fee Houck peak: $3-$5 MD / $5-$7 out-of-state per person. Off-peak and Manor: $3/$5 per vehicle. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 76 ft | Development – | Access 0.5 mi hike, paved road | Fee Great Falls Tavern: $20/vehicle, $15 motorcycle, $10 walk/bike 16+; annual $35. Cashless; valid at VA side too. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 53 ft | Development – | Access 1.3 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee Maryland state park vehicle / day-use fees; weekend and holiday day-use reservations required Memorial Day weekend. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development – | Access 1.3 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee Peak: $3 MD / $5 out-of-state per person; off-peak weekdays $3/$5 per vehicle (plus day-use reservation when required). | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (2)
- Cunningham Falls: Alyson Hurt from Arlington, Va., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Muddy Creek Falls: Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
Common questions
Where are the waterfalls in Maryland?
4 named waterfalls are on record: Cunningham Falls, Great Falls, Muddy Creek Falls, and Swallow Falls.
What is the tallest waterfall in Maryland?
Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, Cunningham Falls is the tallest, at about 78 ft.
Are any waterfalls in Maryland closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Cunningham Falls, Great Falls, Muddy Creek Falls, and Swallow Falls. Each page has the dated detail.