Waterfall Hikes Near Oakland, MD

1,995 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Oakland is the closest town to Swallow Falls State Park, about fifteen minutes up the road, which makes the 1.25 mile loop past Muddy Creek Falls an easy morning. Muddy Creek drops 53 feet, and Tolliver plus both Swallow drops share the same path, dogs welcome. Blackwater Falls is a short drive into West Virginia, 57 feet of amber water reached by four tenths of a mile. Ohiopyle Falls and Cucumber Falls wait north on the Youghiogheny in Pennsylvania, 20 and 30 feet, each a step or two from parking. Seventeen falls in the radius.

Located at 39.4165°N, -79.4022°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oakland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

17 waterfalls near Oakland have live flow data today

Adams Falls Moderate Blackwater Falls Moderate Cole Run Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Creek Falls Moderate Cucumber Falls Moderate Jonathan Run Falls Moderate Ohiopyle Falls Moderate Sugar Run Falls Moderate Falls of Seneca Moderate Gap Falls Moderate Lower Swallow Falls Moderate Muddy Creek Falls Moderate Upper Swallow Falls Moderate Tolliver Falls Moderate Niagara Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 62°F

Fri 72°F Patchy Fog then Rain Showers
Sat 44°F Partly Sunny
Sun 55°F Sunny
Mon 59°F Sunny
Tue 62°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 62°F Sunny
Thu 61°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Oakland

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Blackwater Falls Moderate · 628 cfs 73rd percentile
  2. 2 Falls of Seneca Moderate · 246 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Gap Falls Moderate · 913 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Swallow Falls Moderate · 350 cfs 50th percentile
  5. 5 Muddy Creek Falls Moderate · 350 cfs 50th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Swallow Falls Moderate · 350 cfs 50th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oakland (11 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

4.5 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

4.5 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

4.7 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

4.8 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

18.2 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Oakland

Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

4.5 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

4.5 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

4.7 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

4.8 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Gap Falls waterfall

Gap Falls

9.5 miles away
Maryland
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

18.2 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Ohiopyle Falls waterfall

Ohiopyle Falls

26 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Cucumber Falls waterfall

Cucumber Falls

26.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Jonathan Run Falls waterfall

Jonathan Run Falls

27.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Sugar Run Falls waterfall

Sugar Run Falls

27.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.6 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

31.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Cole Run Falls waterfall

Cole Run Falls

32.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Falls of Seneca waterfall

Falls of Seneca

33 miles away
West Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

43.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

44.4 miles away
West Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Creek Falls waterfall

Creek Falls

45.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

47.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
6.8 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oakland

Are there free waterfalls near Oakland?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Oakland, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oakland?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Oakland, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oakland?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oakland, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oakland?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oakland, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oakland?

The shortest waterfall hike near Oakland is Adams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Oakland?

The tallest waterfall near Oakland is Blackwater Falls at 57 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oakland?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Oakland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oakland?

The closest waterfall to Oakland is Upper Swallow Falls, approximately 4.5 miles away.

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