Reservations
Contact:
410-461-5005
E-mail Patapsco Valley State Park
Baltimore and Howard Counties
Patapsco Valley State Park
8020 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Hours: 9 a.m. to Sunset
This month's events: August 2021 Calendar
Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 16,043 acres and eight developed recreational areas. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback and mountain bike trails, as well as picnicking for individuals or large groups in the park’s many popular pavilions. The park is nationally known for its trail opportunities and scenery. We have over 200 miles of trails, with 70 of those miles identified as maintained trails. There are hiker-only trails and multi-use trails accessible from many areas of Patapsco.
TEEN RANGERS
Service Learning hours, Job Shadow Opportunity.
Make a difference now. For ages 14 - 17
To register or for more information call
410-461-5005.
ALERTS!
Trail Reroute in the Glen Artery Area
A section of the Soapstone trail from the Soapstone branch crossing to the new Soapstone trail will be closed see map below. Please follow the new rerouted trail that avoided going onto private property.
Trail closure in the Woodstock area
The trail commonly known as the “MORE fun” trail is closed until further notice, see map below. After evaluation of an existing bridge on the trail, it has been determined that this bridge will be removed. Patapsco Valley State is working on the purchase of a replacement bridge. Due to the span, this new bridge will be constructed of FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) and be approximately 30' long. The existing wood at the site will be used to construct the necessary bridge abutments. Thank you for your cooperation and your support of Patapsco Valley State Park.
ALERT - Posted 4/27/2021 - BGE Construction in the Hollofield Area, north of route 40.
BGE is expanding the Chestnut Hill Substation along their right-of-way within Patapsco Valley State Park- Hollofield Area per Federal Mandate. The area will remain open except for around the worksite, see below for restricted areas and affected trails. There will be tree and shrub removal to accommodate the new corridor width.
- The Ole Ranger Trail will remain open.
- Crews will be in the area M-F, and some Saturdays, 7-5:00 p.m. weather permitting.
- Please remember to always keep pets on a leash.
- For questions, concerns, and most up-to-date information regarding this project please contact Lineta Duran at 410-618-0102 or BGEProject@bge.com
