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Camp Misty Mount

Catoctin Mountain Park

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13 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Fri, Sep 11

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

This historic cabin camp was completed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration. These rustic American chestnut cabins can accommodate three to eight people. Camp Misty Mount is surrounded by Eastern deciduous hardwood forests on the slopes of Catoctin Mountain Park.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

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 from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The dining hall with a commercial kitchen is available for group rentals only. In order to reserve it, groups must reserve at least 7 cabins. The dining hall/ kitchen facility does not have its own designated restrooms or parking. Reservations for the dining hall must be made by contacting the Camp Manager at CATO_CampManager@nps.gov. Camp Misty Mount is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Additional questions about the facility should be directed to the Camp Manager via email at CATO_CampManager@nps.gov or by calling 301-271-3140.

Natural Features

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 Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

30 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site Cabin 31

Lower

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 49

Upper

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 29

Lower

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 45

Upper

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

3

people

Yes

shade

Site Lodge 32

Middle

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Dining Hall 13

CAMP MISTY MOUNT

MANAGEMENT

20 ft

vehicle

110

people

Full

shade

Site Cabin 44

Upper

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

3

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 34

Middle

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

3

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 38

Middle

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 27

Lower

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 35

Middle

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

3

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 25

Lower

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

3

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 50

Upper

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 36

Middle

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 46

Upper

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site Lodge 42

Upper

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 47

Upper

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 26

Lower

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 28

Lower

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site Lodge 23

Lower

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 16

Middle

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site Cabin 48

Upper

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 30

Lower

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site Cabin 37

Middle

CABIN ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Reservations Required. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance. Walk-in reservations are not available. You may reserve the entire Camp Misty Mount (29 cabins). The campground capacity is 127 people
Parking. No parking or vehicles allowed in cabin areas with the exception of initial unloading and final departure loading. An exception will be made for persons with disabilities. 1 vehicle/cabin or 2 vehicles/lodge allowed due to limited parking availability.
Check-In: Check in time is 3:00 p.m. Upon arrival, reservation holders should park at the camp office. Camp staff will check-in guests during office hours. After hours, staff will leave check in information outside the camp office to assist late arrivals. Check-Out: Check out time is 12:00 noon. Guests are responsible for cleaning up the cabin interior and exterior prior to departure. Check-out and cleanup instructions will be posted inside each cabin. Please follow the clean-up/check-out instructions posted inside your cabin.
Bring All Gear. Visitors must bring their own bedding, cookware, food storage, water containers and first-aid supplies.

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Common questions

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