Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area Pavilions
Middle River, MD
| Venue type | State Park |
| Location | Middle River, MD |
| Published price | $200 |
| Capacity | Up to 100 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Four pavilions can be rented from April 1 to October 30. There is a $200 reservation fee (plus an optional $35 alcohol permit) for each pavilion. Pavilions accommodate up to 100 people.
The source publishes $200 as the fee for this space, not a starting point.
Included per the venue's site
- Grills
- Picnic tables
- Water hydrant
- Electrical outlets
Maryland Park Service. The DNR statewide fee page lists the Gunpowder Falls shelter base rate as $196.75 for a 100-person capacity, before transaction fees; the weddings and events page quotes it as a $200 reservation fee. A park entrance fee applies on top of the pavilion charge, and day-use reservations are required on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Published on dnr.maryland.gov, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Baltimore
$200 is the 15th lowest published starting price of the 37 venues listed in the Baltimore metro. The metro median starting price is $250, and 20 of the 37 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 6 state park listings in the metro it ranks 4th lowest, against a median of $173 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 100 guests. At $200, filling the space works out to $2.00 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 33 Baltimore listings that publish one is 115 guests, so this space is smaller than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Baltimore metro
These listings in Baltimore metro publish a starting price below $200.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| South River Overlook at Quiet Waters ParkAnnapolis, MD · Park & Pavilion | $160 to $240 | 75 guests |
| Truxtun Park Pavilion 2Annapolis, MD · Park & Pavilion | $150 to $175 | 50 guests |
| Truxtun Park Pavilion 3Annapolis, MD · Park & Pavilion | $150 to $175 | 50 guests |
Other state park listings in Baltimore
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna State Park Picnic ShelterHavre de Grace, MD · State Park | $146.75 | 150 guests |
| Rocks State Park Picnic ShelterJarrettsville, MD · State Park | $146.75 | 150 guests |
| Sandy Point State Park Non-Waterfront Picnic ShelterAnnapolis, MD · State Park | $276.75 to $596.75 | 300 guests |
Marriage license in Baltimore County, MD
The venue fee above does not include the license. Middle River sits in Baltimore County, MD, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Circuit Court for Baltimore County, Clerk's Office, Licensing Department401 Bosley Ave, 2nd Floor, Towson, MD 21204 |
| License fee | $35$35.00 in Baltimore County |
| Waiting period | 2 days |
| License valid for | 180 days |
| ID required | a copy of an official government issued birth certificate or other official government issued document for each party |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | In person only |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Offered for $25$25.00 Ceremony Fee, with ceremony appointments available online or by phone. |
| Witnesses | None required by statute |
Source: mdcourts.gov, mdcourts.gov
Cheapest license in the metro, tied with Carroll County at $35. Applicants must apply in person Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm, so the license is issued the same day, although it is not effective until the 48 hour waiting period has run. A Baltimore County marriage license must be used in Baltimore County, and the clerk states plainly that Baltimore City is not part of Baltimore County.
How the metro prices out
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