Experience God’s wonderous giftsof nature...the stream, the hills,the fields, the flora and fauna...

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Property of Towson Presbyterian ChurchLocated on Kaufman and Bee Tree Roads

Northern Baltimore County, Maryland 410.823.6500

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DirectionsTake I-83 North from I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) to Exit 33- Parkton MD 45. At the top of the exit ramp, turn left andproceed north for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Kaufman Road,and go another 0.7 miles west to the Five-Forks stop sign.At the stop sign, continue straight ahead on Kaufman Rdfor 0.2 miles until you see a sign at the entrance of BeeTree Cemetery on the left. The entrances to the DavisPavilion and Kittle Pavilion campgrounds are each 0.1 &0.2 miles further along on the left. The access to theSoldiers’ Ridge campground is on the right about onehundred feet north of the intersection of Kaufman & BeeTree Roads.

Please follow these rules andregulations when visiting

BeeTree Preserve.

• All visitors must obey the universal rules thatgovern and protect the use of sensitive naturalresource areas like BeeTree Preserve. Pleasecarry a litter bag to pick up, and take home, yourown (and others’) trash. Leave only footprintsand take only photos.

• The Preserve is generally open to allresponsible individuals and groups duringdaylight hours. However, day use groups largerthan ten should reserve times with the Churchprior to use. A permit is required for all eveningand overnight use as well as the use ofpavilions by groups. The site capacity forDavis and Kittle campgrounds combined is50 overnight campers per weekend.

• Campers must not import firewood to Bee-Tree Preserve from offsite areas. Downed anddead wood is freely available on the site forcampers to use. . Insects and other organismscapable of causing diseases in forest trees maybe brought in on imported firewood.

• BeeTree Preserve is home to many speciesof wildlife. For your safety and theirs, pleaseavoid contact with animals and properly secureall food and trash when camping or hiking here.

• Motor vehicles are prohibited on BeeTreeproperty, except on existing parking areaspaved with asphalt or stone.

• NO alcoholic beverages, drugs, firearms, fire-works, explosives, or other hazardous materialsare allowed on the property.

• Hunting is prohibited except for individualswho are members of a hunt club under contractwith Towson Presbyterian Church to conductdeer management on BeeTree property.

Site Description

BeeTree Preserve is a tremendous natural resourceand diverse habitat with meadows, mature and newgrowth forest on ridge tops, slopes and bottomlands.It also has valuable floodplain and wetland habitatsand trout streams. You will find many examples ofindigenous wildlife species and native vegetation.Three miles of fire roads and trails exist for hiking,mountain biking, horseback riding and nature study.The following are descriptions of BeeTree Preserve’sfacilities with specific information for site users:

BEE TREE CEMETERY • A serene natural setting,reserved for members of Towson PresbyterianChurch and their families. Here lie some of the earlyfounders/ supporters of BeeTree. A scenic hiking traillinks the Cemetery to the rest of the Preserve. Contactthe Church office (410-823-6500) for moreinformation.

DAVIS PAVILION • Large covered pavilion withcentral fireplace, charcoal grills, and picnic tables.Easy access to restrooms, potable water, trails, andplaying fields. Parking limited to the stone pavedcircular driveway. Six tent pads for 6- 12 tents areavailable. The site capacity for Davis and Kittlecampgrounds combined is 50 overnight campersper weekend.

KITTLE PAVILION • A former farm house site, it is afavorite picnic and camping site with covered pavilion,picnic tables, charcoal grills, large fire pit, electricpower, and scenic overlook of field and stream. Thissite has many good tenting sites, ample parking onadjoining stone- paved lot, potable water and modernfacilities, as well as easy access to hiking/biking trails.

ALT HOUSE RESTROOMS • Located near the Davisand Kittle Pavilions, equipped with separate modernfacilities for men and women.

SOLDIERS’ RIDGE •Mature forest of oak accessibleprimarily by relatively steep walking trails from BeeTree Road and the NCR Trail. Single vehicle accessis permitted for dropping off equipment. FourAdirondack style shelters with 8 to 10 bunks each, aprivy, and fire pits are available. There is no potable

is available on the stone paved area adjacent tothe entrance gate at Bee Tree Road.

OAK RIDGE • This site consisting of a new growthforest of maple, oak and poplar is accessible bywalking trails only. This site is restricted toprimitive camping with backpacking equipment orbicycle camping. No potable water or bathroomfacilities exist.

NORTHERN SECTION The northernmostsection, accessible by walking trails only, isapproximately 100 acres of mostly undisturbed,mixed hardwood forest. It is dominated by variousoak species, black gum, red maple and big toothaspen. About ten acres is shrub scrub habitatcreated by gypsy moth destruction of formerforest. The lack of human impact and the diversityof habitat makes this area a great place for naturestudy and bird watching.

Report any problems you encounter to theChurch (at 410-823-6500) as soon as possible.Vandalism has sometimes occurred. TheBaltimore County Police and our close residentialneighbors in the area have been alerted to ourpolicies. Violators will be prosecuted.

Call ahead (410-823-6500) to check

availability of thesefacilities and to

acquire thenecessary permit forovernight camping

or use of thepavilions.