Park · Maryland
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.
Things to do
- Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Group Camping
- Climbing
- Compass and GPS
- Orienteering
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Food
- Picnicking
- Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Horse Trekking
- Horseback Riding
- Junior Ranger Program
- Skiing
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
Weather & when to go
Summer (June-Aug) average temperature is between 61 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall (Sep-Nov) average temperature is between 45 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall foliage is at its peak in mid-October Winter (Dec-Feb) average temperature is between 24 and 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter snowfall is between 5-12" per month. Spring (March-May) average temperature is between 41 and 63 degrees Fahrenheit. Average precipitation is approximately 4 inches per month. (Source: usclimatedata.com)
Operating hours
Catoctin Mountain Park
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.
Campgrounds
Owens Creek Campground
Poplar Grove Youth Group Tent Campground
Adirondack Shelters
Camp Misty Mount
Camp Greentop
Camp Round Meadow
FAQ
- Is Catoctin Mountain Park free to visit?
- Catoctin Mountain Park does not charge a standard entrance fee. Check the official NPS page for the latest details on any activity or permit fees before you go.
- What are the hours at Catoctin Mountain Park?
- 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 elsewher…
- Do I need a reservation for Catoctin Mountain Park?
- No timed-entry reservation is currently required to enter Catoctin Mountain Park. Campgrounds and permits may still need to be booked separately on Recreation.gov.
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