A wooden enclosed pit toilet is available for campers at each backcountry Adirondack shelter.
Enjoy backcountry summer camping in a secluded area of the park.
Three-sided wooden Adirondack shelter in early spring. Each shelter has 2 wooden benches, a fire circle, and pit toilet.  Dead firewood may be collected for use.  No potable water is available.

Adirondack Shelters

Open — Open year-round with reservations required through Recreation.gov. No walk-in permits issued. Park Central Road may close during winter due to inclement weather; Manahan Road and portions of Park Central Road west of Manahan remain closed for winter. Contact the visitor center at 301-663-9388 for road status updates.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 4:36PM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

4:36 PM — January 23rd, 12:45 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant snow beginning late Saturday, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected Friday night through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over 10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible, especially south of Interstate 70. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area by Saturday evening, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday, especially south of Interstate 70. Significant icing is possible especially across central Virginia. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and single digits is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 1:22PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

1:22 PM — 9:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 10 to 15 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

From Recreation.gov

Adirondack Shelters do not accept walk in reservations. Reservations must be made online or by calling the call center. Reservations for Adirondack Shelters are not processed within the Park.

About

Located near the northern boundary of Catoctin Mountain Park, the Adirondack Shelters offer a true backcountry experience for hikers seeking solitude in mature Eastern Hardwood Forest. The two three-sided shelters, reminiscent of those found along the Appalachian Trail, are accessible via a moderate 3-mile uphill hike over rocky but generally gently rolling terrain from the Camp Round Meadow trailhead. Each shelter accommodates up to 5 people and features basic amenities including a vault toilet and fire ring. The site operates as a pack-in, pack-out facility with no water available on site. Hikers must carry in all drinking water and pack out all trash, including food scraps. Dead and down wood may be collected for firewood, and fires are permitted only in the provided fire rings. The shelters are available year-round by reservation only through Recreation.gov. No walk-in permits are issued. Stays are limited to 7 consecutive days or 14 days total per calendar year. The remote location provides excellent opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife observation in nearly 6,000 acres of forest. Winter access may be affected by weather conditions and road closures on Park Central Road and Manahan Road.

Directions

From Route 77, turn right onto Foxville Road and follow signs to Camp Round Meadow parking area at 14840 Manahan Road, Sabillasville, MD 21780. Shelters are accessed via a 3-mile uphill hike from the parking area.

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Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed No
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $10

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (301) 663-9388

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

A wooden enclosed pit toilet is available for campers at each backcountry Adirondack shelter.
Enjoy backcountry summer camping in a secluded area of the park.
Three-sided wooden Adirondack shelter in early spring. Each shelter has 2 wooden benches, a fire circle, and pit toilet.  Dead firewood may be collected for use.  No potable water is available.
Relax and rejuvenate in a backcountry shelter surrounded nature.
Enjoy camping in a backcountry Adirondack shelter year-round.

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