Patapsco Valley State Park - Daniels Road Trailhead

Category: Hiking area

Address: 2090 Daniels Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA

Phone: +14104615005

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–7PM

Monday: 6AM–7PM

Tuesday: 6AM–7PM

Wednesday: 6AM–7PM

Thursday: 6AM–7PM

Friday: 6AM–7PM

Saturday: 6AM–7PM

Reviews

Nicholas Bartolotta

Aug 25, 2022

Came out to this trail several weeks ago and was excited to get to a new trail. On my trailing, I saw what looked to be some type of abandoned mill on the trail. I had taken a shorter trail area and it was a steep uptake to get to the top but not much of an abrupt elevation change from there on. The trail was empty and peaceful.

Ferru

Jul 24, 2022

I loved this place, I saw many people in kayaks and the water is really deep in some places, the parking is extremely limited so we had to park far away.

Edilbertomartinez Martinez

Jul 23, 2022

Nice

Beth L. Hayden

Jul 17, 2022

I had the best time canoeing with my son, grandson and daughter-in-law. What a beautiful place! The staff there were fabulous

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Questions & Answers

Can you camp? What is the cost of the entrance?

Margarita Galeano | Sep 22, 2020
Evan Nevermore | Dec 26, 2021

No camping. There is no entrance fee for the Daniels area.

Is there anywhere else near by where you can park and walk or park and launch into the river? It was full when I tried to go and couldn't find any where up river to park...

April Tong | Aug 23, 2022
Jay McCarter | Aug 23, 2022

It was full when I was there. We waited near the parking area in the car until someone left. Be ready to move if asked.

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Is it open today ?

Ariana Martinez | Sep 22, 2021
Evan Nevermore | Dec 26, 2021

It's open every day from sun up to sun down

dogs allowed, how long and challenging are walking paths?

Stan Levi | Sep 22, 2021
David Wenzel | Sep 22, 2021

Dogs are allowed. Paths are very long but not very challenging.

Is the Park open for overnight camping?

William Underwood jr | Sep 22, 2021
Patapsco Valley State Park - Daniels Road Trailhead | Sep 22, 2021

The Daniels Area does not have camping. We have two family campgrounds and six youth group campgrounds. Our camping season runs from April through October each year. One is located in our Hilton Area, and has Mini-Cabins and tent-only sites; the other campground is in our Hollofield area and has RV and tent camping with electric and non-electric, pet-friendly sites. To check availability and  reserve a site please call reservations at 1.888.432.2267 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm) or visit parkreservations.maryland.gov

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Is this the exact location? Access to the parking?

Keiry Mendez | Sep 22, 2020
James Smith | Sep 22, 2020

Yes. This is it. Parking is limited to about 15 spaces. You park anywhere else, you will get a parking ticket or worst case your vehicle will be towed

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Does it cost to get there inside to go swimming with the kids.

Kelly Burkindine | Sep 23, 2019
Buck B | Sep 23, 2019

It costs nothing, except parking tickets, and frustration dealing with an over-used, under patrolled area. Wall-to-wall illegal parking. Many pedestrians blocking traffic. No lifeguards. I do not recommend this area to anyone for any use.

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Are snakehead fish abundant???

Darren Bates | Sep 23, 2019
Buck B | Sep 23, 2019

It doesn't matter what fish, what wildlife, or what plants are here. Parking is a nightmare. Access is crowded. Pedestrians making 3/4 mile walk along Daniel's Road block traffic. Illegal parking blocks traffic. Read Google reviews. Check SeeClick.com. This area is over used. County and MD DNR struggling to deal with issue.

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Is there kayak fishing allowed and is there good fishing

Darren Bates | Sep 23, 2019
Steve Haar | Sep 23, 2019

When I kayak upstream from the dam, I do notice some fish in certain areas. I don't recommend putting in a lot of time in the area; not enough fish. Check the MD DNR website for the schedule of when they stock trout in the stream. Fishing is better then.

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What happened to the town

Barbara Dell | Sep 23, 2019
Patapsco Valley State Park - Daniels Road Trailhead | Sep 23, 2019

There is little to see of what once was a thriving mill town. Ravaged by Hurricane Agnes in 1972 the mill was sold and the town was abandoned.

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Is the water merky from the rain/ snow,

Martino Wilson | Sep 23, 2019
Brenda Diaz | Sep 23, 2019

Yes

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Can you rent Kayaks or canoes

Theressa Dawn Lowry | Sep 23, 2018
Edward Barriere | Sep 23, 2018

No you cant rent canoes

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What is the parking situation there? Is the gravel lot still barricaded?

Jeremy Johnson | Sep 23, 2018
Larry Holt | Sep 23, 2019

Parking is BAD... The gravel lot is barricaded and the road is lined with a hundred "Tow Away Zone" signs on both shoulders spaced 20 feet apart so that there are effectively only about 15 legal spaces to park between the only two paved mini parking areas.

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