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The Top 18 Waterfalls in Maryland

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 18

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Maryland. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!

Last updated: October 9, 2025

Great Falls Park on the C&O Trail

Located at mile 14.3 on the C&O Canal Towpath in Potomac, Maryland, Great Falls Park is a must-visit highlight for hikers, cyclists, and history buffs alike. A short boardwalk leads …

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This is a perfect spot to pause, have a picnic, and delight in the falls. It's best to visit after the rainy season when the water levels are higher, making the experience even more enjoyable.

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The "great falls" of the Potomac are only 25 meters high, but there is a lot of water flowing - impressive. The craggy rock formation of the falls consists of …

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Great Falls Park is a national park that spans 800 acres along the Potomac River. The park features 15 miles of hiking trails, some of which are open to biking …

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Beautiful overlooks of the Potomac River Gorge and Great Falls. Visitors center nearby with water, restrooms, info. Good hiking in this area too- home to the Billy Goat Trail (Section A makes for good hiking, but can be very crowded)

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The Patapsco Valley was Maryland's first and remains its largest state park. The 14,000 acres (5,700 ha) are made up of forests, winding rivers and cascading waterfalls.



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This park is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Frederick. It features a network of walking trails, playground, picturesque river and lake, public swimming pool and little waterfall.

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Rocks State Park spans 855 acres in northern Harford County, offering rocky forest landscapes. Highlights include the King and Queen Seat, a natural rock outcrop, and Kilgore Falls, Maryland’s second-highest …

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The Great Falls of the Potomac is a place with various rapids and small falls in the Potomac. The place marked here may only be entered on foot. Bicycles and dogs 😜 must stay outside.

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The Patapsco Valley State Park includes over 16,000 acres and eight developed recreational areas. The Freedom Area is one of them. The park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco …

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