Swinging Bridge at Orange Grove — Attraction in Maryland

Update: I have previously given 5 stars but I have dropped it to 3. I came on a Saturday and they proceeded to close it as I pulled in saying "it was full" as 20 cars were leaving from a "reserved" party. I've never encountered a state park that would close citing full capacity and rudely turn people away. We all have the right to experience nature especially considering this area of Maryland. I can not understand how a state park, designed for tourism could just "fill up". Shame on this park and its infrastructure. On top of all this they have risen the price 2 times over. 👎

This our favorite local park. My dog loves it! Tons of trails and a lovely waterfall. Very reclusive trails where you forget you're near the city. Though the floods did some damage still an excellent place for moderate hiking and enjoying the solitude of the forest. My...

Family met here Friday after Thanksgiving for some outdoor hiking and had a wonderful time! After crossing the suspension bridge, we walked to the left on the paved path to the road, a gradual incline. We turned left on the road and entered the more rugged trail taking us back to the parking lot. Patapsco is a beautiful park with rock faces, waterfalls and the river running through it. The dam is gone now but there are still remnants of the mill which produced flour. Outdoor activity is the way to go these Covid days but be sure to arrive early to find a...

Very accessible park. As of October 2020, adults are $3 each, kids in “safety seats” are free, and the entire car is $8, at least on the Saturday we went. We had two adults and two kids, so it was cheaper to pay by the number of individuals.

Swinging bridge was very thrilling for toddlers. We like to clip-clop across, like billy goats. A lot of paths are paved and you can up the difficulty by going on the trails that go up the hills.

We went again on a week day and it cost only $2 for the entire car. I guess entrance fees must change...