Established Camping
Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from August 19, 2023 through August 14, 2024.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from August 19, 2023 through August 14, 2024.
About
State Park
Hilton is a place for kids of all ages to play and explore. Located off Hilton Avenue, this area is within walking distance for many residents in Catonsville. A popular spot for afternoon walks and morning workouts, the trails are active with local residents and visitors from far away.
You can…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires

Peaceful Amid the Chaos
Visiting family and friends in the area and this state park exceeded our expectations. You’d think it would be noisy with all the traffic through-ways surrounding it. But, was quiet with just a “hint” of traffic noise. Stayed 7 nights on the inside electric loop with 30amp hookup. Easy access to…

Great playground
Camping here is for youth groups only but there is a great playground for kids. Worth a visit for a picnic.

Well maintained but fair warnings
The Hilton area campground is unique because, unlike the Hollofield area of the park, it doesn't allow RVs and its tent sites are non-electric. However, a tiny cabin experience with electricity is available... within the same loop as non-electric tent camping. My non-electric tent campsite was…
Location
Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area is located in Maryland
Directions
From I-695 (Baltimore Beltway), take Exit 13, Frederick Road west. follow for two miles and turn left on South Rolling Road. At first intersection, bear right in Hilton Avenue. Continue 1.5 miles and turn right into park. From I-95, take exit 47 (keep left on exit ramp), heading north (Route 166) to South Rolling Road. Follow 1.8 miles and make a sharp left on Hilton Avenue. Continue 1.5 miles and turn right into park.
Address
8020 Baltimore National Pike
Catonsville, MD 21228
Coordinates
39.274306840000015 N
76.74404818 W