Camp Misty Mount

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National Park Service

Campground · National Park Service Fees: Cabins for 3, 4 or 6 people: $75.00; Lodges Sleep 8 People: $125.00; Cabin 16 Sleeps 6: $175.00; Dining Hall Friday - Saturday: $375.00; Dining Hall Sunday - Thursday: $150.00 Reservations: Reservations are required 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. 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 Memorial Day through Labor Day. Facilities These rustic American chestnut cabins can accommodate three to eight people. They have… Getting there: The street address for GPS use is 14799 Park Central Road, Thurmont, MD. - 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… Phone: 301-271-3140 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233241 Source: Recreation.gov, National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: NPS/Amanda DuPrey-Hicks, NPS