Adirondack Shelters
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Walk-ins not accepted. Shelters are free but require an $8 online or $10 phone reservation fee. Note that seasonal fire restrictions may apply and winter road closures can affect access to Manahan Road.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 1:32PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the first Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 1:32PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the first Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 1:32PM EDT until July 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the first Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
The Adirondack Shelters provide a true backcountry experience within Catoctin Mountain Park, about 60 miles from Washington, DC and Baltimore. Two three-sided wooden shelters sit several hundred feet apart near the park's northern boundary, accessible only by a moderate 3-mile hike over rocky, gently rolling terrain through mature Eastern Hardwood Forest. The trailhead begins at Camp Round Meadow on Manahan Road. This is a rustic, pack-in/pack-out experience. There is no potable water, so campers must carry all drinking water and supplies. One pit toilet serves both shelters. Each shelter has a fire ring and wooden benches. No tents or temporary structures are permitted in or around the shelters. Bicycles, horses, and other vehicles are prohibited on the trail. Reservations are required year-round and must be made through Recreation.gov or by phone. Walk-in reservations are not accepted, and permits are not processed at the park. Check-in is 1:00 PM; checkout is 12:00 PM. Maximum stay is 7 consecutive days or 14 days total per calendar year.
Directions
Take Route 77 west 5 miles to Foxville Road, turn right and follow signs to Camp Round Meadow parking area (14840 Manahan Road, Sabillasville, MD 21780). Hike approximately 3 miles to the shelters.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 - $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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