Established in 1959 to protect the Gunpowder River and the Big and Little Gunpowder Falls, Gunpowder Falls State Park is now one of Maryland’s largest …
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Jul 10, 2024
We regularly go to the Hammerman area of Gunpowder Falls State Park. We are seniors with a Golden Age pass that grants us free admission to any state park. Hammerman is a great picnic and beach spot… Full review by Baltoborn
Jul 7, 2024
The parking they need to do better. It was parking near the beach but wasn't allowed to park because they said the lot was full which was not. It was parking spaces in clear view Full review by Rene J
Aug 2, 2022
There is terribly outdated (2014) review of this area that comes up early in a general Google search. It reflects a fussy opinion of the area before significant bay clean up efforts and is discouragi… Full review by Fitzgig
Are mountain bikes allowed on the trails that are on Bel Air Rd in Kingsville area ?
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Since Gunpowder Falls State Park crosses Bel Air Rd at the Little and Big Gunpowder Rivers, you need to be more specific. However, if you look at the Central Gunpowder trail maps …
Since Gunpowder Falls State Park crosses Bel Air Rd at the Little and Big Gunpowder Rivers, you need to be more specific. However, if you look at the Central Gunpowder trail maps at the DNR webpage, the maps will indicate which trails are not open to biking.
What essentials should we bring to this park? are dogs allowed? Do you have any food venues? Where is the beach located?
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We were in the Hammerman area which is where the beach is. There is a food concession stand indoors. We brought some water and a picnic lunch. There are picnic tables …
We were in the Hammerman area which is where the beach is. There is a food concession stand indoors. We brought some water and a picnic lunch. There are picnic tables everywhere. The address to get to the Hammerman Beach area is 7200 Graces Quarters Rd. You can google that address to get exact directions. There is a fee for resident and non resident ( per person) to get into the park. Pets on leashes are welcome but you cannot bring them on the sandy portion only the lawn area(s). Here is the pet policy: Park Rules All pets must be licensed and have all required vaccinations, including a rabies vaccination. Pets must be leashed. Pets may be off-leash and under voice control while swimming in designated areas or hunting (with the appropriate permit). Pet owners must clean up after their pet. Waste disposal containers are available in most areas. Service animals are permitted in all pedestrian areas. Pets, with the exception of service animals, are not allowed in park buildings. Pets, with the exception of service animals, are not allowed in playgrounds. Pet owners must obey all park signs that prohibit the entry of pets into specific areas. Excessive barking is not permitted in any park area, especially during campground "quiet hours" (10:00 p.m.- 7:00 a.m.). Bring your towels, a picnic lunch and spending money; maybe $25. There are tons of food venues outside of the Park if you would prefer to eat before entering. If you leave the park you have to pay to get back.
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