Patapsco Valley State Park

Hilton Area Service Charges

April through October

  • Monday through Friday
    • $2 per vehicle in-state
    • $4 per vehicle out-of-state
    • Buses: $10 per bus (a bus is a vehicle that holds more than 9 passengers)
  • Weekends and Holidays
    • $3 per person in-state, $5 per person out-of-state
    • Buses: per person

November through March

Honor System in effect

  • $2 per vehicle in-state
  • $4 per vehicle out-of-state
  • Buses: $10 (a bus is a vehicle that holds more than 9 passengers)

Admitted Free:

  • Children buckled in safety seats
  • Senior citizens 62 & older with the enior citizens 62 & older with the Golden Age Pass (requires one-time $10 administrative fee)
  • People with the Universal Disability Pass for persons with disabilities
  • Members of the Maryland National Guard & all active duty military personnel who display their active military identification card (complimentary access is permitted for card holder only).


Entry service charges are not included in pavilion/shelter rental costs; they are in addition to those costs. Those wanting to prepay the service charges need to contact the park office before the reservation date.