Address: 5120 South St, Halethorpe, MD 21227, USA
Phone: +14104615005
Sunday: 9AM–7:15PM
Monday: 9AM–7:15PM
Tuesday: 9AM–7:15PM
Wednesday: 9AM–7:15PM
Thursday: 9AM–7:15PM
Friday: 9AM–7:15PM
Saturday: 9AM–7:15PM
DJ Smith
One of my favorite places in the area for a nice hike or nature stroll.
Jessica Long
The hike was great. Definitely moderately strenuous with streams to traverse. It was beautiful with varied wooded landscapes. I would just say that some of the trails are really easy to follow with clear markers and direction, while others aren’t, which made it a tad bit confusing. Some of the trailheads didn’t have maps… also, the $4 entrance fee needs to be in cash.
Valerie Mason
I visited the park a few times over the summer and had a great time riding my bike hiking exploring the area and meditating in the woods. The swinging foot bridge and waterfall were a couple highlights I especially liked.
Rachel R
In the summer on weekends or holidays check the MD DNR Twitter to see if the park is full. This is a main entrance and the river is pretty close to a lot of the parking. If you go right when you enter you don’t have to go very far to get to the grist mill trail which is paved. If you go left there is a playground. If you keep driving for quite a while you get to the orange grove area which also has access to the grist mill trail (across the swinging bridge) and there are several other trails here but almost no cell service.
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Yes, you will need a way to remove your trash. All Maryland State Parks are “Trash Free”. Please practice “Leave No Trace” principles and take your trash with you when you leave.
Yes, you will need to bring your own tubes if you wish to go tubing.
Just a few minutes for the most part, but it really depends on what part of the water you want to get to and where you start
According to Pk Ranger, it will be closed indefinitely. Flood damaged wooden bridge & since it is man-made structure, it has to meet specific guidelines for reconstruction & safety.
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There is usually a paved trail but it was partially destroyed by the flood and will be closed for a while.
Yes some people fish there but you'd have to find a good spot most of it is just a river swimming but I see people fishing all the time and seen them pull nice size fish out of there
I think we were in 105 and they had a pipe that came out the ground with a handle you pull up to release water I'm not sure if that's a spigot but 105 has one
Thank you for sharing your concerns. You do not pay an entry to walk or bike into the park.
Hi Bernadette, The Avalon Shelters (104 and 105) have 12 foot tables. If you have any other questions about the shelters, I would be happy to help you.
There are uncovered picnic tables and grills available first come, first served throughout the park areas. The covered shelter areas with grills are available for reservation. http://parkreservations.maryland.gov
Not only do you have to leave early to find parking from 10 am onwards there is no parking and they charge three per person, children, children do not pay, they pay at the entrance to the River
The Avalon area is open from 9 am to sunset every day except for Christmas.
You may swim, at your own risk, at any point in the river except where 'No Swimming' signs are posted or within 300 feet of a dam.
No, you cannot hang a hammock on trees. You can use a hammock stand.
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The Avalon entrance opens at 9am. There are other areas like the Daniels area that are open from dawn to dusk.
Cascade falls isn't too far from that entrance and there are spots all along the river really I've taken my dogs to a spot just below the swinging bridge to swim!
It depends on the size of the site. I think large are $100 and the smaller ones are $50
The entrance fee for a Saturday in July is $3 per person in state. $5 per person out of state and children in car seats are free.
Yes! There are several areas where swimming and wading are allowed. The Avalon area is particularly nice. Please note that there are no lifeguards on duty and swimming is at your own risk. And as others have posted, we advise caution, especially after rains cause the river level to rise.
Yes it's!!
Yes, every day.
Yes with a license
It's not a zoo, but they are here on occasion.
Yes, there are trail maps available for purchase at the camp office. But they are somewhat out of date due to recent work.
Yes. From what I understand, it will be closed to vehicular traffic for several weeks/months. There is a tremendous amount of mud to be cleaned off parking lots, picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, roads, paths etc. I've also seen pictures of some of the damage that was done - sadly, it won't be fixed quickly. OTOH, you might be able to walk/mountain bike into that section of the park from either Rolling Road between Arbutus and Catonsville, or from Landing Road between Elkridge and Ellicott City. I can't say what condition you'll find parts of the park in if you do make it down to the river.
Yes. Only people in cars/busses have to pay to enter. Hikers, cyclists, roller bladers, equestrians, tip-toers, dancers, joggers, etc. can enter without cost. (I guess it's because they can't control access to the park to these folks, and for the most part, don't do any damage to the park.)
Yes, only with a leash. Most people I've seen don't even use leashes, but their dogs seemed to be well trained off a leash.
November thru March is $2 per car. April thru October is $2 per car on weekdays and $3 per person on weekends and holidays.
The picnic area and some paved areas are, but the trails and to get to right by the water are not.
You can use your own grill in the proximity of any of the other grills, pavilion or not. Just not in a random place along the river or in the woods
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