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Gunpowder Falls State Park, Kingsville, MD

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Sports & Outdoors

Gunpowder Falls State Park

Large Maryland state park along the Gunpowder Falls with extensive trails, fishing, paddling and a day-use swimming beach.

2813 Jerusalem Road, Kingsville, MD 21087 · Kingsville, MD

About Gunpowder Falls State Park

Gunpowder Falls State Park is one of Maryland's biggest state parks, spread across several separate areas in Baltimore and Harford counties. Its terrain runs from tidal wetlands to steep, rugged slopes along the Big and Little Gunpowder Falls. Visitors can hike, bike and ride horses on a large trail network, fish the stocked streams, paddle, and spend a day at the Hammerman Area beach on the Gunpowder River. The Jerusalem Mill Village, a restored 18th and 19th century milling community, houses the park headquarters and hosts living history events. Several areas are open sunrise to sunset, while the headquarters is open by appointment only.

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