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.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 6:52PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...DC, and portions of central, north-central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Owens Creek Campground 1.2mi
- Poplar Grove Youth Group Tent Campground 1.5mi
- Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground 1.9mi
- Camp Greentop 2.3mi
- Camp Round Meadow 3.3mi
- Camp Misty Mount 3.3mi
- Cunningham Falls State Park Campground 3.9mi
- Manor Cunningham Falls State Park Campground 6.4mi
- Mont Alto State Park 12mi
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 |
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