About Catoctin Mountain Park
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.
Quick Facts
Operating 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.
Activities
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.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
8-Mile Loop Trail
Covering the majority of the sites on the east side of the park, the 8-Mile Loop Trail provides hikers with…
This loop is combines all three major tail systems on the east side of the park including the most strenuous…
Cabin Camping
Lodging in the park can facilitate groups both large and small.
Fishing at Lewis Pond
The Lewis Pond offers a quiet and peaceful opportunity to go freshwater fishing.
The Lewis Pond is available for bass and sunfish fishing. statewide fishing regulations apply at the pond and there are…
Fly Fishing
Big Hunting Creek is a catch-and-return, fly fishing stream.
Big Hunting Creek is a catch-and-return, fly fishing stream.
Rock Climbing
Wolf Rock is the only location on site open to technical rock climbing.
Wolf Rock provides large enough rock formations for climbers to bring technical gear to scale up it's walls.
Deerfield Nature Trail
This 1.3 mile loop trail travels along Owens Creek, exploring the historical and ecological importance of the area.
This 1.3 mile loop trail travels along Owens Creek, exploring the historical and ecological importance of the area.
Visitor Centers
Visitor Center
The visitor center hosts new exhibits, installed in spring 2019. Learn about the history of Catoctin Mountain and the national park that was created here.…
Hours: The Visitor Center is currently open from 9am-4:30pm and features a small exhibit, store, restrooms, and trail advice.
Campgrounds
Adirondack Shelters
Reservations Required. No Walk Ins. There are two shelters that offer the bare minimum with regard to outdoor accommodation. Available year-round, the Adirondack Shelters located…
Camp Greentop
Located on the National Register of Historic Places, Camp Greentop is a perfect location for organized groups to hold large events, retreats, or conferences. The…
Camp Misty Mount
Advanced reservations required. Camp Misty Mount is a cabin rental facility for individuals, families, or small groups. This historic cabin camp was completed in 1937…
Camp Round Meadow
Advanced reservations required. Camp Round Meadow accommodates up to 120 guests in 4 heated dorms that sleep 30 people each. Each dorm has bathrooms with…
Owens Creek Campground
Advanced reservations required. Owens Creek Campground offers family camping in a wooded setting. There are 50 sites, 3 have ADA features. Maximum trailer length is…
Poplar Grove Youth Group Tent Campground
Reservations Required. No Walk-Ins. Poplar Grove is open to adult supervised organized youth groups whose members are under age 18. There are 3 sites within…
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