CAMP MISTY MOUNT Campground - 30 Sites, Maps & Photos

Camp Misty Mount is surrounded by Eastern deciduous hardwood forests on the slopes of Catoctin Mountain Park. The region is part of the Blue Ridge Province and offers access to scenic mountain views and clear streams.

Recreation: Misty Mount offers a number of nearby recreation opportunities. The trailhead to Catoctin Mountain Park's trail system at Wolf Rock is a short walk from the camp. Catoctin has over 25 miles (40 km) of trails with stunning overlooks. Wildlife watching, bouldering, rock climbing and fly fishing are popular activities along with hiking and camping. Kids and adults enjoy the camp's swimming pool, open from late May through September.

Nearby: Interconnected hiking trails can be reached from Misty Mount on the Wolf Rock Trail, or by driving within a mile of the camp. Try the Hog Rock Trail or the Thurmont Vista Trail for phenomenal views of the valleys below. Visitors can hike to Cunningham Falls, the tallest waterfall in Maryland, from the Visitor Center.

Phone: 301-271-3140
Facilities: These rustic American chestnut cabins can accommodate three to eight people. They have interior and exterior lighting, metal cots with vinyl mattresses, waste and recycle bins and broom. The (3) lodges and cabin 16 have a table and bench seating. The exterior of each cabin site has a picnic table, and fire ring/grill. Firewood is available in woodsheds located in the lower loop and near the host cabin. Centrally located comfort stations include hot showers, flush toilets and sinks. Lower loop has the women's facilities, middle loop has the men's facility, and the upper loop has both men's and women's facilities. Three dishwashing stations are located throughout the camp. Water from the dishwashing stations is potable. The swimming pool is available late May through early September. A dining hall and commercial kitchen are available for group rental only. In order to reserve this facility groups must reserve at least 8 cabins. The dining hall/ kitchen facility does not have restrooms or parking. Camp Misty Mount is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Questions about the facility should be directed to the Camp Manager by email to CATO_Camp_Manager@nps.gov or by calling 1-301-271-3140.
Directions: The street address for GPS use is 14799 Park Central Road, Thurmont, MD.<ul><li>From Washington DC: take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north to I-495 onto I-270 north 27 miles (43.5 km) to Frederick, MD. Take Route 15 for 17 miles (27 km) north to Thurmont, MD. Take Route 77 West, the exit sign is marked Catoctin Mountain Park. Travel approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west on Route 77 and turn right onto Park Central Road. Pass the Visitor Center and continue 7/10 of a mile (1 km) and turn left into Camp Misty Mount.</li><li>From Gettysburg, PA: take Route 15 South. In Thurmont, MD, exit onto Route 77 West (the exit sign says Catoctin Mountain Park). Travel approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west on Route 77 and turn right onto Park Central Road. Pass the Visitor Center and continue 7/10 of a mile (1 km) and turn left into Camp Misty Mount.</li></ul>