Park

Catoctin Mountain

Rock formation with mountains in the background
A challenging hike leads to Chimney Rock, the most popular vista in the park. NPS Photo/Peggie Gaul

Overview

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.

State: MD3016639388

Hours

  • Sunday: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Monday: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Tuesday: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Wednesday: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Thursday: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Friday: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset

Fees & Passes

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    Things To Do

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      A large rocky outcrop overlooking a summertime forest.

      8-Mile Loop Trail

      Free

      Description

      Covering the majority of the sites on the east side of the park, the 8-Mile Loop Trail provides hikers with a good challenge and rewards them with all of the best scenic points along the mountain ridge.

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      Pet FriendlyTime:4-6 Hours
      A brown, wooden cabin amongst a grove of green trees.

      Cabin Camping

      $

      Description

      Lodging in the park can facilitate groups both large and small.

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      Fees

      Misty Mount Cabins for 3, 4, or 6 people...................................$50.00 Lodges Sleep 8 people...........................................$100.00 Cabin 16 Sleeps 6...................................................$140.00 Dining Hall Friday - Saturday..................................$360.00 Dining Hall Sunday - Thursday...............................$110.00 Camp Greentop Entire Facility, Per Night: Friday - Saturday............$1000.00 Entire Facility, Per Night: Sunday - Thursday.........$600.00 Good Luck Lodge #64............................................$100.00 Staff Quarters #58..................................................$120.00 Cabin #71...............................................................$120.00 Infirmary #57...........................................................$60.00 Camp Round Meadow Camp Round Meadow Friday - Saturday Rates......$1000.00 Camp Round Meadow Sunday - Thursday Rates...$600.00

      Pet Friendly
      A small pond in front of an autumn forest.

      Fishing at Lewis Pond

      Free

      Description

      The Lewis Pond offers a quiet and peaceful opportunity to go freshwater fishing.

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      Pet FriendlyTime:1-2 Hours
      A man in waders and fishing gear standing in a creek.

      Fly Fishing

      Free

      Description

      Big Hunting Creek is a catch-and-return, fly fishing stream.

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      Pet Friendly
      A rock climber wearing multiple harnesses and straps.

      Rock Climbing

      Free

      Description

      Wolf Rock is the only location on site open to technical rock climbing.

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      A brown wooden sign reading "Deerfield Nature Trail" next to a trail winding through a forest.

      Deerfield Nature Trail

      Free

      Description

      This 1.3 mile loop trail travels along Owens Creek, exploring the historical and ecological importance of the area.

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      Pet FriendlyTime:40-60 Minutes

    More Images

    Rock formation with mountains in the background
    Rock formation with mountains in the background
    A stone and wood building with plants and flowers in front
    A stone and wood building with plants and flowers in front
    A slender-bodied, red salamander with black spots across its body.
    A slender-bodied, red salamander with black spots across its body.
    A fast flowing stream cutting through a green forest.
    A fast flowing stream cutting through a green forest.
    A log cabin in the woods
    A log cabin in the woods
    A large angular boulder that resembles the shape of a wolf.
    A large angular boulder that resembles the shape of a wolf.
    A rocky outcrop nestled amongst trees overlooking a valley.
    A rocky outcrop nestled amongst trees overlooking a valley.
    Multiple bright sun rays shining through a forest with log cabins.
    Multiple bright sun rays shining through a forest with log cabins.
    Two riders, on horseback, walking through a forested trail.
    Two riders, on horseback, walking through a forested trail.
    A large rocky outcropping overlooking a mountainside with fall foliage.
    A large rocky outcropping overlooking a mountainside with fall foliage.