Wild Swim Atlas

Swimming holes in Maryland

4 places to swim in Maryland, each checked for public access. Open a spot for its season, booking rules and how to get there.

4 spots listed3 lakes and tarns1 waterfall pool2 need a booking in season

4 spots in Maryland

Swimming permitted29 mi

Kilgore Falls

Waterfall pool
Rocks State Park, Falling Branch area, Pylesville

Kilgore Falls is a 17-foot waterfall in the Falling Branch area of Rocks State Park.

Seasonal public swimming51 mi

Hunting Creek Lake

Lake
Cunningham Falls State Park, William Houck Area, Thurmont

Hunting Creek Lake at Cunningham Falls State Park is used for swimming, boating and fishing, with three designated swimming areas.

Public swimming allowed113 mi

Lake Habeeb

Lake
Rocky Gap State Park, Pleasant Grove

Lake Habeeb has two public swimming beaches within Rocky Gap State Park in Allegany County, Maryland.

Public swimming available145 mi

Deep Creek Lake designated beaches

Lake
Deep Creek Lake State Park, Garrett

Deep Creek Lake State Park has two sandy public beaches where swimming is permitted when swim lines are installed.

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