Catoctin Mountain Park
5 campgrounds in the park · 83 nearby · 6 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo/Peggie Gaul
1 current alert
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- Park closureCatoctin Mountain Park announces temporary closures September 18 - 20, 2026Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed from approximately 5 p.m. on Friday, September 18. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026. All trails, parking lots and public use areas will remain open. Park Central Road will be closed between the Hog Rock Parking Lot and the Camp Greentop entrance.
At a glance
- In the park
- 5 campgroundsAll reserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 83 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 6 sitesWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping in the park 5
- National Park
Camp Round Meadow
In the park · Thurmont, MD
Reserve on Recreation.gov
- National Park
Camp Misty Mount
In the park · Thurmont, MD
Reserve on Recreation.gov
Camping near the park 83
- Aerial viewCampground
Poplar Grove Youth Camp Site
0.7 mi · Sabillasville, MD
- Aerial viewCampground
Camp Greentop Historic District
0.8 mi · Sabillasville, MD
Free and dispersed nearby 6
See them on the map- Deer Lick Shelter AT Camping AreaBlue Ridge Summit, PA8.0 mi
- Tumbling Run Shelters AT Camping AreaWayne Heights, PA11 mi
- Camp siteBoonsboro, MD13 mi
- Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping AreaBurkittsville, MD19 mi
- Cumberland Valley Hiker Biker CampsiteFalling Waters, MD23 mi
- Ed Garvey Shelter AT Camping AreaGarretts Mill, MD23 mi
Services nearby: 4 dump stations · 6 rest areas
About Catoctin Mountain
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps gave this land a second opportunity and through re-growth, a new…
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps gave this land a second opportunity and through re-growth, a new role as a recreation area.
Photos: NPS Photo/Peggie Gaul · NPS Photo/Thomas Zygmunt · NPS Photo/John Zuke
Things to do
- Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Group Camping
- Climbing
- Compass and GPS
- Orienteering
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Food
Plan your visit
Getting there
To reach the visitor center from the east, follow US Route 15 to MD Route 77 and go west about 3 miles. The visitor center is on the right side of the road. From the west, take I 70 to MD 66 at exit 35. Turn left onto…
Weather
Summer (June-Aug) average temperature is between 61 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall (Sep-Nov) average temperature is between 45 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall foliage is at its peak in mid-October Winter (Dec-Feb)…
Plan your visit
Hours
Hiking trails and parking areas are open year round, dawn to dusk, but may close as a result of security or safety concerns. Consult the park's website for updates: http://www.nps.gov/cato/index.htm. The visitor center, camps, and campgrounds have separate hours. Please see descriptions for those facilities elsewhere.
Getting there
To reach the visitor center from the east, follow US Route 15 to MD Route 77 and go west about 3 miles. The visitor center is on the right side of the road. From the west, take I 70 to MD 66 at exit 35. Turn left onto MD 66 north and travel about 5 miles, passing through the roundabout. Turn right onto MD 64 and drive 1 mile. Turn right onto MD 77. Drive on MD 77 about 7.5 miles. The visitor center is on the left.
Weather
Summer (June-Aug) average temperature is between 61 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall (Sep-Nov) average temperature is between 45 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall foliage is at its peak in mid-October Winter (Dec-Feb) average temperature is between 24 and 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter snowfall is between 5-12" per month. Spring (March-May) average temperature is between 41 and 63 degrees Fahrenheit. Average precipitation is approximately 4 inches per month. (Source: usclimatedata.com)
Camped at Catoctin Mountain? You could be the first to say which site you'd pick again.
Reviews, photos and cell signal reports from real stays help the next camper choose between Camp Round Meadow, Camp Misty Mount and Owens Creek Campground.