We had a wonderful few days camping at Coopers Rock! The…read moresites are a good size and decently spaced apart so we have a good amount of privacy. The campsite bathroom was clean, well stocked and regularly maintained. All of the employees at the trading post were friendly as well! Park rangers drove around regularly (4-5 time through the campsite a day I'd say). My only wish would be adding closure information onto the website so people know ahead of time. During our visit the main overlook was under construction/maintenance so there was no access to it. Which was a little disappointing since it looks beautiful online! But it was a short 5 minute walk out to the overlook so it was easy to get back to a different trail. (It is clear the individuals who work and manage the park take great pride in it, and take care of the facilities wonderfully!).

My husband and I just went on a camping trip to Coopers Rock and loved our time there! The views…read morewere beautiful, the trails were well cleared, and the bathroom at the main overlook site was one of the cleanest bathrooms we've ever been in. The Ravens Rock trail has a beautiful outlook with cool, large rock structures. And the rock city trail was super fun too! The free maps of all the trails are very helpful. Some blazes could've been marked a bit clearer and some signs for trail heads could be adjusted as well. There is limited parking at trail heads so be sure to get there early to beat the crowds. The trading post was a fun addition with Coopers Rock merch, stickers (our personal fav), some local goods, firewood, some camping supplies, and even some ice cream treats! Overall we had a really nice stay!

Just visited Blackwater Falls for the first time with my husband. We are both senior citizens but…read morewas still able to do many of the hikes available in the park. The views were wonderful everywhere we went. We stayed at the lodge where the accommodations were clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful with a special shout out to Jared running the front desk in the evening. A lot of sightseeing can be done from the car also for those physically challenged. We ate dinner in the lodge restaurant with its spectacular view and the food was very good. This park was free and not commercialized unlike some we have visited in other states. Within driving distance don't forget to visit Seneca Rocks and Dolly Sods. I would highly recommend to visit this park and its surrounding areas.

I really enjoyed walking the boardwalk and seeing the beautiful sites at this State Park especially…read morethe Falls. I also love all the information you can read about the history of the park and all it entails along the way. Want to get Out and About? Check It Out!

Nice paths, old-growth trees, waterfalls, slow waters, wild birds, dragonflies!…read more Swallow Falls State Park near Deep Creek Lake, MD, is a nice park with well-marked paths and plenty of parking. We hiked half-a-day (Jun 2026) from the parking lot to scenic waterfalls in forests where Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone camped-in 1921. We saw some of the 37-acres of 360-year-old eastern hemlock and white pine trees, the largest of the few areas in Maryland that have never been logged, bypassed during the eastern-US logging boom of the the late 1800s and early 1900s. They tended to look a little scraggly around the base, i suppose from living an un-trimmed life in the un-tamed weather and climate. We were thrilled to read that, on June 16, 2026, the removal of old-growth forests that were threatened by bridge construction on Swallow Falls Road was blocked by the courts. Thank-you to the folks of Garrett County and the Chesapeake Legal Alliance!!! We love these old trees :-) We heard twittering birds, possibly blackburnian warblers, chickadees, nuthatches, and kinglets. We followed a rising rumbling sound, and found ourselves at a tall waterfall that roars and mists. We were careful to avoid rushing waters, and found that wading and crossing were pleasantly refreshing and not too slippery. We saw kayakers, and one paused to explain they liked these calmer waters for beginners and for staying in condition in less challenging settings. We loved the gold and black "black-shouldered spinylegs" dragonflies, we and may have glimpsed a rare all-black "sable clubtail" dragonfly, who flitted about but didnt wait for a photo or an entomology app. Let's say we saw one :-). It was a lovely cooler half-day deep in nature in a not-too-challenging environment in rare-these-days old-growth forests.

What a wonderful afternoon out in nature! The falls were beautiful and the hike was pretty easy. We…read morewere visiting some friends up in deep creek and we decided to take it outside and enjoy this beautiful day. So glad we did, it was one of the first "nice" days of spring when we attended. It was pretty crowded, but we still had no issues parking and even enjoyed the scenic drive to the park.

Really nice facility!! It has everything a dog park needs--shade, water, waste bags, separate areas…read moreby dog size. Even kiddie pools the dogs can cook off in. You need to pull in the entrance of the Health Department, and then you can drive down behind and park right at the gates!

My dog and I don't visit this dog park very often, but we were walking the other parts of Twin…read moreLakes Park and decided to stop in for a quick visit. Unfortunately, it was raining and no other dogs were there. The separate fenced-in areas are of good size, but located on a slanted hillside. It is sometimes hard to walk if the grass is wet. There are nice benches to sit on while your dog is playing with friends. This area is behind on being dog friendly and having places like this park is a step in the right direction.

This is a really nice really big dog park with three separate areas. One for small dogs and two for…read morebig dogs. Really solid nice venting all the way around, and we were there there were probably 10 to 15 different dogs all really friendly and nice! Taco loved it here!

This park is great! Pretty much has everything that you can think of. I went to the game preserve…read moretoday and really enjoyed it. I saw the buffalo along with ducks, geese, and turtles. It's the perfect spot to take your little ones to check everything out. They also have a nearby playground for the kids. Lastly if you get the chance check out the farmers market on Tuesdays by the ice skating rink. Highly recommend!

South Park is my happy place, lots of trails, wildlife, pond, and peace just a beautiful area to…read morewalk, bike, jog, etc

Love taking my dusty here nicest dog park i have been to, he loves playing with other dogs there,…read morenice benches nice layout, very clean, fountains for dogs, poop bags provided what more can u want

I like to visit this new section of Twin Lakes Park. It has a great deal deal to offer. There is…read morea skate park, dog park, playground, exercise course, walking path, pavilions, sled riding hill and deck hockey arena. No excuses to say you're bored. I occasionally bring my dog to the dog park to play with some pals. My main complaint is that the dog park section is on a fairly steep hill and it gets very muddy and it stays that way. There are three sections for the dogs, but usually one part is closed to let the grass recover. Also, my dog is on the smaller size and goes in the small dog section. Sometimes people let their bigger dogs in that section. She gets run over even though it's play. Parking is good, but it does get crowded by the deck hockey arena and dog park.

Never again. During one visit, No one there picked up their dogs poop. I saw several going as well…read more No one stayed by their dogs or monitored them. No water turned on in the summer. Three different dogs came after mine. One had to be dragged out and into the small dog section where she kicked the animal for growling through the fence at other dogs. People bringing in small children which is against the rules. Several rules were being broken. Too much to even list. Reports to them are returned with sarcasm and avoidance. Park is back a narrow road and the part of the park near the trees has fencing that would not hold up to a larger dog.Main gate does not latch so opening it is dangerous for all of the dogs. One even got lose while there and was chased down. I found that they are even trying to get the only person living on Jackson hill kicked out as well. Cruel people taking over this area. They act defensive about it but they don't care for it at all. If no one is picking up after their dogs it is going to become a serious health problem. It will be unsafe for the dogs quickly with the rate things are going.

While we were in town for a family reunion my husband and I needed a place to take our five month…read moreold puppy and decided to try See Spot Run. The owner was friendly and incredibly helpful when it came to pick-up and drop-off times. They have indoor and outdoor play areas and even have a little pool for the dogs to play in. While our dog was happy to see us when we came to pick him up, he seemed just as content to hang out with the owner and couldn't stop licking her! He was absolutely exhausted after playing there for a few hours and slept the entire four hour drive home plus the day after!! If we lived closer we would definitely be dropping him off there regularly. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Loved this park! I found parking in the lot by the garden area. It was great to see so many people…read moreout working in the garden. I took the perimeter trail down the hill and stumbled upon the hidden pond and little falls trail. It was super peaceful and beautiful there! I also saw tons of beautiful flowers and even spotted a butterfly. The sound of birds singing was lovely to hear during my walk. If you need a rest there are a few benches along the trail. I really enjoyed exploring this place and will be back to explore further.

The parks in Pennsylvania, I've found to be well maintained, clean and plenty of open green spaces,…read morefor adults and children alike. Thig his location was the perfect blend with baseball diamonds, football, pee wee little league, paved walking trails, and top notch recreation center , that was clean, welcoming, better then the YMCA in my local area. Perfect way to enjoy the outdoors, on a 60 degree in December, this past Saturday.