BWI is the easy choice — just 10 miles southwest of Camden Yards with a straightforward drive up I-295 north. From the airport, the MARC Penn Line commuter rail also runs directly to Camden Station, right next to the ballpark, making it one of the rare airports with a direct train connection to an MLB stadium. DCA in Northern Virginia is an option for visitors flying from the south but adds significant travel time.
Camden Yards is surrounded by city-managed garages and surface lots in the Inner Harbor and downtown areas, most within a 5–10 minute walk. The Orioles operate Lot H directly adjacent to the ballpark on Russell St. Rates typically run $20–35 for official lots; private lots nearby can be cheaper if you book ahead via SpotHero or ParkWhiz.
Tailgating happens primarily in the surface lots around Russell St, with Lot H being the most popular spot. The area fills up on big game days but never feels as chaotic as larger NFL-style tailgate scenes. Pickles Pub and other Eutaw Street-area bars are the pre-game alternative if you'd rather grab a seat.
Camden Yards has two transit options that both drop you steps from the gates. The MARC Penn Line stops at Camden Station directly adjacent to the ballpark — a direct connection from BWI Airport and Washington Union Station. The MTA Light RailLink also stops at Camden Yards station. Both run extended service on game days. Check mta.maryland.gov for schedules.
Camden Yards sits at the edge of downtown Baltimore with the Inner Harbor just a 10–15 minute walk away. Federal Hill to the south is an easy 15–20 minute walk. The Eutaw Street promenade outside the ballpark is one of baseball's best pre-game walking areas, with warehouse views, bars, and food.
Bike parking is available near the ballpark entrances. Baltimore's Circulator bike lanes and the Middle Branch trail provide connections from Federal Hill and the Inner Harbor neighborhoods. Charm City Circulator bus service also runs near the stadium on game days.
Accessible parking is available in Lot H and adjacent garages with ADA-designated spaces — pre-purchase is recommended for guaranteed availability. The accessible drop-off zone is on Conway St near the home plate entrance. For accessibility accommodations, contact the Orioles at (888) 848-BIRD or visit orioles.com/accessibility.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards opened in 1992 and changed what people expected a baseball stadium to look like. It was the first of the modern retro-classic parks — brick facades, an asymmetrical outfield, a warehouse repurposed into part of the ballpark experience — and almost every new MLB venue since has borrowed from its blueprint. It holds just under 46,000 and still ranks among the best ballparks in the league more than 30 years later.
The stadium sits at the edge of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, about a 15-minute walk from the waterfront restaurants and attractions. Oriole Park is a short walk from Camden Station and easily reachable on the MARC train from Washington D.C., making it a popular day trip for fans from across the Mid-Atlantic. Eutaw Street, the pedestrian promenade between the warehouse and the field, is one of the great pre- and post-game gathering spots in baseball.
Guests may bring in one factory-sealed, non-alcoholic plastic beverage no larger than 20 oz. Cans and glass bottles are prohibited. Frozen water bottles are prohibited.
Food items may be brought into the ballpark and must be contained in one approved clear bag. Food should resemble individual portions, not bulk quantities.
One (1) approved bag is allowed per person. Clear plastic bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" OR a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag. A small non-clear clutch/wristlet no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" may be carried in addition. Medical and diaper bags are permitted through a designated search lane.
Camden Yards set the template for the retro-modern ballpark era in 1992, and it holds up beautifully. Lower sections along the baselines deliver the full experience — the B&O Warehouse visible beyond right field, the classic asymmetric outfield, and a genuinely intimate lower bowl. Club sections in the 200s add covered seating and in-seat service for a premium step up.
Camden Yards’ upper deck is steeper than most modern parks, which actually works in your favor — mid-infield upper sections give you a terrific elevated view of the entire field. Prices drop significantly from the lower bowl, and you’ll still have one of the better elevated views in baseball. Avoid the far upper deck corners where the angle gets sharp.
Camden Yards’ upper deck corners are among the less desirable seats in the park — steep, far from the infield, and with limited sightlines to portions of the outfield. The left field corner is particularly steep. If you’re buying budget tickets, go mid-infield upper deck rather than corner sections at any level.
Camden Yards is oriented with home plate facing roughly northeast, meaning the right field/first base side faces into the afternoon sun. Left field and third base side seats get shade from the upper deck earlier in the afternoon. The B&O Warehouse casts an interesting shadow into the right field stands during late afternoon and evening games. Bring sunglasses for any first base side seat.
Camden Yards is fully open-air. Spring games in April can be genuinely cold, especially at night — bring layers. Summer games are hot and humid, with temperatures often in the 80s and 90s. August is typically the most uncomfortable month weather-wise. Fall baseball at Camden Yards in September and October is outstanding — some of the best conditions in the AL.
Section 37 - A local New York style deli, known for their corned beef sandwich
Eutaw Street and All-Star Cafe on the Oriole Park Club Level - BBQ joint of the former All-Star First basemen, Boogeymen Powell. You can find some of Maryland’s finest bbq here.
Sections 12, 68, 80 - Home to buffalo mac and cheese, the Sweet Heat chicken sandwich and chicken tenders in a souvenir helmet
Eutaw Street - Full-service brewpub and restaurant is open on both gamedays and non-gamedays.
Eutaw Street - A popular Eastern shore favorite, this place has oysters, crab, cajon catfish and other Chesapeake Bay favorites.
The walkway behind right field is open to all ticketholders, lined with food stands, and marked with brass balls showing exactly where home runs have landed.
The historic B&O Warehouse beyond right field is the longest building on the East Coast. Dave Winfield famously hit it during the 1993 All-Star Home Run Derby.
All 30 MLB team flags fly above the right field entrance — a colorful tribute to the league and one of the better photo spots on the approach to the ballpark.
The Oriole Bird mascot does the Crab Shuffle — a signature dance — after wins. It's a beloved Baltimore tradition that captures the city's lovably crabby spirit.
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