Howard County Parks
Patapsco Valley State Park
8020 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, Md. 21043
410-461-5005
The park sprawls along the Patapsco River, and offers woods and streams for all kinds of recreation. Campsites are available.
Size:
12,699 acres
Directions:
In Baltimore, Howard, Carroll and Anne Arundel Counties. Patapsco has five separate recreation areas: The Glen Artney Area is reached via South Street from Route 1 in Relay; the Hilton Area is reached from Rolling Road, south of Frederick Road in Catonsville; the Hollofield Area is adjacent to Route 40 in near Ellicott City; the Pickall Area is reached by taking North Rolling Road to Fairbrooke Road to Johnnycake Road; and the entrance to the McKeldin Area is off Marriottsville Road.
Features include:
- Flatwater and whitewater canoeing
- Campsites
- Electric hookups
- Dumping station
- Pet Loop
- Fishing
- Historical interest
- Hunting
- Campfire programs
- Picnicking
- Shelter
- Bicycling trails
- Hiking trails
- Horseback trails
- Cross-country skiing
Patuxent River State Park
c/o Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Rd.
Gaithersburg, Md. 20878
301-924-2127
This undeveloped park has an Environmental Study Area including a self-guided nature trail.
Size:
6,529 acres
Directions:
In Howard and Montgomery counties, along the Patuxent River Valley between Md. Routes 27 and 97.
Features include:
- Flatwater canoeing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Hiking trails
- Horseback trails
- Cross-country skiing
This information is provided by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. For specific information regarding fees, pets, camping, cabins, special events or programs, such as Junior Rangers, Outdoor Adventures, Outdoor Discovery Camps, the Drug-free Trail or the Maryland Conservation Corps, contact the individual parks or the Department of Natural Resources' State Forest and Park Service headquarters in Annapolis at 410/974-3771. For camping availability, call 410/461-0052. In the event of an emergency, call 410/461-0050. To report suspicious activities, call Park Watch at 1-800-825-PARK.
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