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Lantley
Sep 18, 2015Nomad
Patapsco is a nice state park, but it is not central to all 3 locations. The park is located in the town of Catonsville in Baltimore county. It is about 45 minutes from Annapolis and an hour from DC if traffic is good.. There is a low clearance bridge that only allows you to enter the park from eastbound route 40 and exit to east bound 40 as well.
This is a state park and it does not cater to tourist. Not a bad spot but it would be helpful if you were familiar with the area. There are no shuttles , no public transportation etc.
KOA and Cherry Hill would be a better choice for someone unfamiliar with the area. Don't under estimate the traffic and parking in DC and Annapolis. For an out of towner these are significant issues.
A big plus for Patapsco is that the rates are much cheaper than the KOA or CH
This is a state park and it does not cater to tourist. Not a bad spot but it would be helpful if you were familiar with the area. There are no shuttles , no public transportation etc.
KOA and Cherry Hill would be a better choice for someone unfamiliar with the area. Don't under estimate the traffic and parking in DC and Annapolis. For an out of towner these are significant issues.
A big plus for Patapsco is that the rates are much cheaper than the KOA or CH
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