Patapsco Valley State Park

McKeldin Area PavilionMcKeldin Area Picnic Shelters

There are 10 rental shelters in the McKeldin Area. Make Shelter Reservations.

  • Shelter #576 – Can accommodate a maximum of 175 guests. Alcohol permits required in advance through the reservation service.
  • Shelter #501 - Can accommodate a maximum of 100 guests. Alcohol permits required in advance through the reservation service.
  • Shelter #508 – Can accommodate a maximum of 20 guests. No alcohol permitted in shelters.
  • Shelter #512 - Can accommodate a maximum of 20 guests. No alcohol permitted in shelters.
  • Shelter #513 - Can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests. No alcohol permitted in shelters.
  • Shelter #515 - Can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests. No alcohol permitted in shelters.
  • Shelter #534 - Can accommodate a maximum of 20 guests. No alcohol permitted in shelters.
  • Shelter #540 - Can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests. No alcohol permitted in shelters.
  • Shelter #545 - Can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests. No alcohol permitted in shelters.
  • Shelter #550 - Can accommodate a maximum of 20 guests. No alcohol permitted in shelters.
  • Shelter #600 – Can accommodate a maximum of 40 guests. Area is open and not a covered structure. No alcohol permitted in shelters.

Note: 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.

Inflatable Play Equipment Notice

Inflatable play equipment and trampolines are prohibited on site without a permit. This permit must be obtained 3 weeks in advance by the reservation holder of the event. To obtain a permit and the necessary paperwork required, contact the park office at 410-461-5005, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Due to the need for water conservation, any device requiring water (for instance portable swimming pools, dunk tanks, etc.) are NOT allowed in the park.​​