Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area
Reviewed Sep. 24, 2020

Nice Small Campsite Close to DC

Nice small campsite in MD not too far from DC. One negative was that when it rains it really flushes through the grounds. We had a site on the lower end of the loop and our site was hard to set up as we arrived during a storm and it was very wet even after the rain died down. Another negative was after the storm for the next few days we heard trees falling nearby. Where we were hiking. 😬 The positives are as others have pointed out there is a huge park for kids- it’s not within walking distance for little kids but it’s a very short drive by the entrance to the park. There’s also another small park on the loop. The restrooms were central and well maintained. We found a small river and swimming hole at the bottom of the hill off to the side opposite the cabins/park. All sites had a picnic table and fire ring. Firewood available from camp host. Hiking poles would have been good for the trails when we had a kid in a pack on our back. Overall a nice close small campground.

  • Review photo of Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area by Alexandra T., September 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area by Alexandra T., September 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area by Alexandra T., September 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area by Alexandra T., September 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area by Alexandra T., September 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area by Alexandra T., September 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area by Alexandra T., September 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area by Alexandra T., September 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area by Alexandra T., September 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area by Alexandra T., September 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area by Alexandra T., September 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area by Alexandra T., September 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area by Alexandra T., September 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area by Alexandra T., September 24, 2020