Camp Misty Mount
Thurmont, Maryland · 1,129 ft · In Catoctin Mountain Park
Photos: NPS
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Oct 10, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,129 ft (344 m)1,129 ft344 m
Loops4
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Other campgrounds in Catoctin Mountain Park 4
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Adirondack SheltersFree · Reserve on Recreation.gov2.1 mi
- Camp Round Meadow1 site · Reserve on Recreation.gov2.2 mi
- Owens Creek Campground50 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov2.4 mi
- Adirondack Shelters2 sites · Reserve on Recreation.gov3.3 mi
Also in the park: 4 group areas
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- Hours (may-oct)
- Reservations (required)
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About
Overview
This historic cabin camp was completed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration. The camp is surrounded by hardwood forests on the slopes of Catoctin Mountain Park. Learn more in our video Misty Mount: A Hidden Gem (or the audio described version)
Individual rustic, historic cabins can be rented for overnight family enjoyment.
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Camp Misty Mount: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 4% chance of rain76°63°
- WedSunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 15% chance of rain80°58°
- ThuSlight Chance Rain Showers, 24% chance of rain62°57°
- FriChance Rain Showers, 44% chance of rain71°44°
- SatSunny, 4% chance of rain50°35°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
William Houck Camping Area
Campground · 1.8 mi · Thurmont
Cunningham Falls Manor Camping Area
State Park · 3.3 mi · Thurmont
Camp West Mar
Campground · 4.0 mi · Smithsburg
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 9.0 mi
Deer Lick Shelter AT Camping Area
Blue Ridge Summit, PA · On State agency land · Michaux State Forest
- 12 mi
Tumbling Run Shelters AT Camping Area
Wayne Heights, PA · On State agency land · Michaux State Forest
- 13 mi
Camp site
Boonsboro, MD · On National Park Service land · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Location and contact
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