Reviews of Rocks State Park (Park)

D M

*Note to have in mind: wear or have with you a pair of sneakers* We just went to the rapids and to The King and Queen Seat, but I totally loved it and its an amazing place to go with the kids and have them enjoy nature in a safe place. Obviously, you choose where your kids can climb or just walk, but it's completely accessible and amazing.

Meshraj Khatiwada

We don't usually go to parks but it was highly recommended by a friend so went there. One hour drive was worth it. It was beautiful-reminded my home country Nepal for a moment. Walk from the parking to fall was quite, alone and soothing. On top of that standing under the fall was really amazing, felt like cleansed of all the sins in one day. Now this will be our go to stop for many weekends to come.

Kevin Kane

Gorgeous scenery, perfect for a quick stop on any nature lover's pass through. Doesn't require any intense hiking to access and has a beautiful lookout over the mountains. If this is a close trip for you or remotely along the way of your trip, make a point to stop.

Francis Galczynski

Very peaceful and fun place to take the kids

Ted Taylor

terrible will never visit Maryland state parks again you need a reservation to hike

DeF Liqwid

Great fishing!

Joshua Hollada

The Rocks State Park is one of my favorite places to be. There are great hiking trails through the park. There are plenty of great views along the way. Rocks State Park gives you a chance to stretch your legs while enjoying the landscape too. There are bathrooms located throughout the park as well. The park is very well maintained too. The king and queens seats are pretty cool to see while you are there. It is a must see view from the top!

Jason Rhinehart

Very interesting, scenic, and adventuresome, with the huge rock outcropping!

Traci Maynor

We love visiting this place. Beautiful and peaceful!

Hunter Campbell

Beautiful views with plenty of trails to explore.

Jenna Smith

Visited Hidden Valley Area of Rocks State Park in Pylesville. Nice little trail with spots to enjoy the water

Diana Keys

I wish they could put a a bridge across the stream to the falls and better material on the path to get away from all those roots keep people from falling thank

Nicole Carter

Lovely Park! My kids and I really enjoyed the nice dip in the river.

Sean Frye

Great place to go hiking an a beautiful day

Jose Vilchis

I like the park and I love the areas that I can bring along my dog with me.

Graph Paper

Here at Rocks State Park, they have a fine selection of delectable rocks that really tussle my jimmies. They have big rocks, small rocks, round rocks, oblong rocks, smooth rocks, and last but not least, medium-sized rocks. I thought I hit a deer here, but I think it was a hitchhiker due to the screams. 10/10 would hit again.

Marie White

The King and Queen Seat is definitely worth checking out. But this park is VERY crowded. Avoided the waterfall if you're looking for a relaxing time, it's basically become a public pool.

Maggie Zorn

Very beautiful! Just a quick hike to Kilgore Falls!

Ray Boarman

A great state park to hang out at! There is a lot to do. You can go to the waterfall or just swim in the river. Hiking trails are very abundant and take you to some awesome views like the King and Queens seat. If that's not your style you can always hang out and grill at one of the picnic areas.

Logan Swartzentrover

Beautiful place to visit, the trails are nice and fun as well as the bit where you can climb some nice size rocks. I'd definitely recommend going!

Karey Bergman

Great place to hike and take in the scenery

Caleb Rollins

Great day trip

Jessa lynn

Awesome as always ! Beautiful trails amazing waterfall

bothaina

Love the place!! Clean, had a great time! Make sure to see the waterfall (book in advance)

john personius

Awesome place to visit. Breath taking views

Mathew Dick

I grew up within walking distance of the park. I spent most of my summer days swimming up at wilsons picnic area to climbing the king and queen seat or walking the 10 mile trail. Ive done everything the park has to offer. It used to only cost money on the weekend but its 2 dollaes weekdays and 5 weekends per car. Which helps maintain the park due to federal funding cuts. Here are some pictures from 1600ft.

Deft Joseph Q

Dont look Down

chris196868

This was the first park my dad brought me to as a kid almost 50 years ago and we still come back to hike, fish and sit on the King and Queen seats. Pretty scenery, trails with varying levels of length and difficulty, decent trout fishing at times.

Jen McCarley

Nice little stroll to the waterfall. Parking was limited but was able to get a spot. Waterfall was worth the wait.

Sherrie Paredes

was a great place to go swimming with kids and fun family atmosphere

Charlie Herbst

Awesome, but can be super packed most times.

Sandra Hopkins

I have been visiting Rocks State Park since I was a little girl. I've been fishing, tubing and hiking for decades. This park is a favorite of mine during all seasons. We have had family picnics there and love the hike up to the King & Queen seat. From up there the view is spectacular, especially in the fall when the leaves are colorful! They have a wonderful playground and I've had my grandchildren there many times.

Eva Lemmings

Never disappoints... Go everydsy possibble...

Todd Myers

Always aweing. Beautiful.

bishal gupta

view in fall was not bad . so far

john derrenberger

One of harford county's best parks hands down

Casey Lilly

great place for families on hot days

Bhuvaneswari Rajapandi

We used to come here on sunny days. The water is so cool and relaxing. Small walk from the parking may be within 1 mile. Good hike for families with babies. But not recommended for baby strollers. They have changed the rules from July 2019 that we have to book for our visit. We traveled all the way from North Carolina like 6 hours only for this waterfalls and not allowed inside. We requested the incharge persons for multiple times and they didn't let us inside.

Nicole Dixon

Our family rented the Hills Grove Pavillion for my brothers Celebration of Life Gathering. I've lived in Harford County almost my whole life and been to the Rocks dozens of times but never in this spot. It's beautiful. The rangers were young, happy and friendly. They stopped by several times to make sure we were okay. It was a beautiful place to say goodbye to a beautiful person. Thank you.

Kajal Malani

This place is so peaceful. There is lots of trails and two points you must see. 1. King and queen seat 2.branch falls. Both are not next to each other. It takes 10/15 mins by car. You can see

Miguel valenzuela

Nice place for picnic and barbecue

Tyler Scott

Had an awesome time but not 1 trash can in sight for trash

Claudia Caceres

Beautiful park.

Pepe Renteria

Very pretty hike. It was short but fairly steep and rocky so it was very enjoyable. Had a very nice view at the top 120 ft drop

lisa myers

Fun place to visit

Alana Nurse

When you get to the top it's beautiful

Giovanni Vargas

One of the easiest trails in Maryland with a beautiful view

Paige Sharp

I grew up during my younger yrs of Life. Spent the summers their with family and friends. I have carried on the traditional with my 2 sons. Its been yrs since Ive been to the Queen and King seat. The rapids are better since they reconstructed them and did much needed work to Rock state Park.

shavon jones

Had a nice time. Didn't know that starting June 29, 2019 you gotta make a reservation during the week for a weekend trip. We drove 5 hours and didn't get to see Kilgore Falls.

David Howlett

Great place to go very peaceful

Chris Boscia

A Lovely place to take a hike ... fly a kite or whatever you like. They have a bit of everything for the adventurous outdoorsy people from glampers to mountaineers.

lisa tattersall

I ventured out to the King and Queen Seat with my little friend Foxy. It was during the week in the morning in November. Being out in nature is a great way to renew yourself and just breath. There were a few people on swings at the entrance to the trail. It's a very flat easy short trail. I've been going there since I was a child and I know those cliffs are dangerous if you get too close to the edge so please be careful. Much to my surprise as I was climbing up the rocks I saw 3 turkey vultures at the end. Tried to get a close up but they are big and have a six foot wing span and was afraid one would take off with my little 6 lb puppy! Silly me. As I was heading back to the car I saw a few big birds circling and cawing and my little ankle biter starting barking at them it was so quiet out there. Found out later, after losing a $5.00 bet with my son, that turkey vultures do not have a voicebox! I'm still wondering what those birds were.. until the next time..

Luis Cano

Beautiful place.

BonBon S

Great place for local hikes. Also good for budding geologists, as the "Rocks" are quartzite and meta-conglomerate.

Naomi Hannigan

There r all kinds of things 2 do there it is on deer creek which leads 2 d susquehanna river they ha e hiking 2 a king's & queen seat made out of rocks rock climbing and so much more

c gott

The female rangers are super rude.

Dominic Sacchetti

Hiking trails and an excellent overlook on the king and queen seat. There is a small parking lot and a few parking areas. Get here early in the summer to get a parking spot. Otherwise go in the fall or winter and there is almost no one there. This is a great place to see the leaves in fall.

Marimar C.

Beautiful place! Will definitely return... Loved the trail and the scenery!

Gregory Willis

Beautiful, challenging trails and hikes. Rapids once you get down the trail. Great photo opportunities, great backdrops and rocks galore. Waterfalls are the treasure at the end of the journey.

Lew Settlage

Beautiful sunset, able to drive up near the top 200 yards to rocks. Best if dry. Seniors in shape, easy walk to rocks. Best when no or few leaves on trees. 192 feet up at first entrance when going north. Take 2nd entrance to drive to top

Laura Schmidt

Tubing, picnic areas, hiking, playgrounds! Come spend a couple hours or the day. Your family will love it!

Lady

Clean, peaceful...there was a LOT of space, grills, tables, and the water was clean. We had the best time!!

Tammy Sherman

Just drove thru but its beautiful

R Houseman

Super wonderful hiking area

Steve Shortall

Beautiful park, great trails leading up to the king and queen seat, which is a awesome area for taking pictures.

Christine McLane

It was an easy trail to follow!!

Laura Hickey

Kilgore Falls is such a fantastic spot! It is an easy hike to the falls and an always cool waterfall greets you upon arrival. Bring a picnic lunch bc you can spend the whole day here exploring, swimming and just having fun!

Evan Nevermore

We came looking for pawpaw but found none, that's okay though because we still had a wonderful hike. The trails here are well maintained but can be challenging and fun.

Genoeffa Palumbo

Just spectacular. I saw the sign from the highway and decided to go for a hike on my way home from a long business trip. I'm glad I made the stop. Too bad I live far away otherwise I'd come here to explore more.

Cristina M.Pasqual

Amazing park, dont forget to go to King and Queen seat...you'll enjoy a memorable view

Fabio Hodgins

Beautiful spot. Always make it up to the king and queen seat if possible.

Tucker Chason

An incredible hike, I recommend doing the 2 mile loop ad ending up at the King and Queen's seat last, it builds up to a nice finale and a great place to rest before heading back to your car!

Aashish Kandel

Good for trekking and hill climbing. Can be a bit risky if you have altitude sickness. It might be slippery as well. It's however such a wonderful place for adventure.

k

Love going to this place, there is nothing wrong with this waterfall exept for the fact that it is now so popular that a lot of people come here but the place doesn't have that much of parking spaces. You have to get there early to get a spot on a weekend. However it's only 15 minute walk to waterfall and great place to hang out, the park rangers care for the park so you have to watch where you walk and most of the time its clean. I bring my dog there too. She loves it.

Lenny mobilitymedic

Nice clean place great hiking

Jock McClees

It is a lovely park with great walking trails. There is also a dramatic rock outcropping with great views. It is called the King and Queen Seat. Some people rock climb there.

Jim Bloom

It is a nice short hike to the falls. But beware that there is no dry crossing to the bottom of the falls, your feet get soaked. I gave it 3 stars due to the new requirement to get a permit from the park office several miles away to hike to the falls between memorial day and labor day. Very inconvenient.

Gary W Ballard

Must see - the King and Queen seat rock formation. More than one picnic area. Very beautiful place!

Deep West

Nice park. Lots of rocks. Nature is beautiful!

Mark McNicholas

Lots of fun

Deane Blazie

Great park for tubing, hiking, swimming and picnicking. One of the gems of Harford county.

Jeanne Maltby

Beautiful scenery!

Jason Ritterstein

Lovely rocky views in an area not usually known for geological formations.

Rosella Boduroglu

Cool place I didn't feel I was in MD anymore.

David Hart

Hiked the white trail many times, also visit the rapids off the main road. One of my favorite hikes.

Summer Weber

Beautiful. Lovely places to play for kids and dogs. And picnic areas as well. We will be heading back when it's warmer!

Ms Jah

I love this waterfall!!! It's such a great way to spend the day. You can go high above the waterfall and peek down over the falls. If your afraid of heights stay low and catch the cool mist spray from the waterfall. Walk the trails. Climb the rocks. Have a picnic

Mark McGill

This a nice park. Swimming, fishing, cooking out. And it's all free. What's not to like?

Jack Hammer

Out of the way, nice place, was use to the Delaware Water Gap and it's waterfall. This one was a lot smaller. Not bad if you are a local.

Chris Hanson

The only place in Harford County that I feel totally relaxed. Crowded on weekends, of course, but usually I can still find a place for Rowynn and I to swim or cool off.

Cass Mc

Perfect park for families. Great trails with interesting geological features for kids to climb and explore. Theres also a wide range of picnic areas, a natural playground, and water activities in Deer Creek. Our favorite park.

Brandon Hall

There is a short walk to get to Kilgore Falls, which requires you to cross a creek which is about 6 inches deep. An easy walk, but bring shoes that you don't mind getting wet.

Jackie Nguyen

Great trails, easy parking, great people

Marco Ciavolino

Amazing MD state park with a majestic lookout at the King & Queens seat. Part of the filming of Tuck Everlasting, too!

Melissa Hobbs

A great place to unwind for yourself or with the kids.

Shileen Feeney-Vienneau

Beautiful just beautiful

Jack Lis

Good outside stuff to do! King and and Queens seat is amazing. Makes you realize how lucky I am to be here

Laura Halikman

Lots of great trails and some wonderful waterfalls

Mary Dalnekoff

This park lives up to its name. Beautiful, rocky park with great hiking.

Rachel C

The King & Queen cliffs were amazing. The hike there was enjoyable and the whole area is worth exploring.

J Bold-N

A good selection to drop while for the grid if you're looking for A-day trip. You can't beat the beauty of mother nature.

Kylena Cross

Beautiful park! Trail Dames initiated one of our new hike leaders here!

Bala Ganesh

Awesome place to spent with family and friends

THE BEST THAT EVER DID IT

Its a nice relaxing state park with lots to do❗

Donald Christensen

Nice park clean. You can go fishing there or You Tube there and take the kids to the playground. There's also picnic tables grills and a fun place for the family to go.

Hector Santana

Nice spot to go swimming.

Darlene Sullivan

Too many thongs, I have young kids

Christopher Brasel

No signs for directions. The maps at the parking lot are the worst I have ever seen (I'm an eagle scout). There are no directions for how to get to Kilgore falls. You have to have a cell phone to find some parking, but this place has no cell phone coverage, so you can not look at maps on your phone. Kids with inter tubes walking across the road from the rapids to the parking lot, how dangerous. They even place the maps so that you have to bend over to read them, they aren't at eye level. (I'm 5'9") And they can't even use the excuse that the map is placed low for children, because no child could understand their map. I have been to a lot of state parks, and this one was the worst.

earl swauger

Good hiking trails

dennis kolecki

Fantastic hike with spectacular views. Better be in good shape!

Tammy Hamilton

Always a good hike

Mike Malone

Love this place! Only con is they want you to pay to use there park. Most people don't, not like anyone's watching anyways

Nicholas Webb

Had a great time with the family. Will be going back many more times.

brittany farence

Quick hike to the falls. Best time to go is right at sunrise when it isn't too busy yet!

Adam Zaimes N3TTT

Nice park with well maintained trails.

Patrick Jones

All ways a great place for the Envirothon training.

Matt Crone

Great views from king and queen seat. Moderate hiking level with the white trail being about 2.5 miles.

Greg Jones

I would have given a much higher score if I didn't have to pay. It is RIDICULOUS to have to pay admission to visit nature! Any funding needed to keep the park looking nice should come from the incredibly high state taxes we pay, NOT admission fees!!!!

Sarah Switch

Gorgeous hike! King and queen seat has amazing views and Kilgore falls is an awesome site - you can hang around the bottom and climb to the top! Highly recommend for a fun day hike

T Clark

White trail has Two small parking lots and port-o-pottie. Well marked trails.

Michael Papier

Very nice and scenic area.

John Andres

The King & Queen Seat is always worth a visit any time of the year.

William Spencer

Nice drive . Don't climb the King and Queen seats. Two weeks ago another person died climbing to the seats. Hartford county in my opinion would rather give themselves a raise then fence off the King & Queen seats to keep people from the danger of climbing to the seats.

Lenji Jacob

The hike is phenomenal

Tina Panati

My family loves to hike here, up to the King and Queen's seat. Beautiful view and a nice break after a partially steep hike (white trail) before heading back down. Can get crowded around the rocks at the top on good weather weekends.

Dakota Lee

Gorgeous scenery, just please be safe and do not litter....

Michael Garcia

Me and wifey had funy

christopher holzer

If can get to the falls it's really great. Need to reserve your spot on weekends soon

Price Price

We love it when the water is running high. Great paddling day!

Pete Theodore

The creeks and waterfalls are wonderful but exceptionally crowded on the weekends.

nowfal rizwan

Amazing view ! Refreshing !

Brandy Foster

This place is beautiful. Waterfalls and small bridges. I took my 11 and 14 year old girls for a very relaxing and peaceful walk in the trails. We climbed and took turns holding he baby. Great for all ages. Definitely a great place for nature pictures. We will be going back with a picnic lunch. Parking was great. Don’t bring a stroller if you have a baby, bring a chest/back carrier.

Jayaprakash Annappa

Best place to be in hot summer

Gene Cockerham

Grew up here. The vistas the boulders under your feet, who does not love to lounge on the face of this great rock with the sun warming you on a cool fall or spring day.

Paul Efford

Plenty of benches for picnics a playground swings , a miniature rock climbing area for smaller kids and of course the kind and queen seats and the river.

Randy Sullivan

Love this place. We had our wedding here.

Ronald Smith

I love this Park even when I was a kid now was an old man I still enjoy it