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Catoctin Mountain Park

Campgrounds


Camp Misty Mount
Reservations: No
Enjoy rustic cabin camping at historic Camp Misty Mount. The Works Progress Administration completed construction of the 30-acre camp in 1937. The cabins were constructed in the "rustic architecture" style using local materials, specifically American Chestnut. Originally designed as an organized camp for use by groups, Misty Mount today is available for rent to both individuals and groups. Cabins are equipped with single metal cots with mattresses. Flush toilets and hot showers are centrally located. Each cabin has a picnic table, grill and fire circle.
phone: 301-271-3140

Owens Creek Campground
Reservations: No
Sites available on a first come, first served basis. $12.00 per night site fee. Five people or the immediate household per site. Each of the 51 wooded sites is equipped with a picnic table, grill, lantern post and tent pad. While there are no hook-ups, flush toilets are provided in each of the 2 comfort stations, 1 of which has hot showers. Maximum tent size is 9'x12'. Multiple tents are permitted but must fit on the 9'x12'tent pad, and must not exceed 108 square feet per site. Towed trailers up to 22' in length and motor homes of any size are accepted. Pets are permitted on leash.
phone: 301-663-9388

Poplar Grove Youth Group Tent Camping Area
Reservations: No
Poplar Grove is open to adult supervised organized youth groups whose members are under age 18. There are 3 sites within Poplar Grove. Each site accommodates up to 25 people. Groups share pit toilets, water, and a pavilion. Each site has picnic tables, grills, and a fire circle. Groups provide all personal convenience items including toilet paper, and are responsible for their own trash removal. Reservations are required. $15.00 per night per site. For more information and application forms visit: http://www.nps.gov/cato.group.htm
phone: (301) 663-9388



 

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