Camp Misty Mount
Open year-round. Reservations required; no walk-ins accepted. Book through Recreation.gov or the call center. Swimming pool operates late May through early September. Check-in 3:00 p.m., check-out 12:00 noon. Quiet hours 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 7:57PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...The Washington and Baltimore metropolitan areas including the District of Columbia and city of Baltimore, northeast, central, and southern Maryland, as well as northern Virginia and the Virginia Piedmont. * WHEN...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.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 7:57PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...The Washington and Baltimore metropolitan areas including the District of Columbia and city of Baltimore, northeast, central, and southern Maryland, as well as northern Virginia and the Virginia Piedmont. * WHEN...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.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 7:57PM EDT until July 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...The Washington and Baltimore metropolitan areas including the District of Columbia and city of Baltimore, northeast, central, and southern Maryland, as well as northern Virginia and the Virginia Piedmont. * WHEN...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.
About
Camp Misty Mount brings together families and small groups for rustic mountain cabin camping in the Catoctin Mountains of Maryland. The historic stone and wood cabins were constructed in 1937 as part of the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression, providing outdoor recreational opportunities for nearby urban areas. Over 85 years later, visitors can still enjoy this unique Depression-era architecture while connecting with nature. The camp features rustic American chestnut cabins accommodating 3-8 people on metal cots with vinyl mattresses. Guests should bring their own linens as cabins have overhead lighting but no electrical outlets, running water, or heat. Central comfort stations located throughout the camp provide hot showers, flush toilets, and sinks. Three dishwashing stations offer potable water. One premium cabin (Cabin 16) includes a private bathroom, kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave, making it ideal for those seeking more amenities. Recreation opportunities abound with a seasonal swimming pool featuring a chair lift and accessibility ramp, plus direct access to the Wolf Rock Trail connecting to over 25 miles of scenic park trails with stunning overlooks. Wildlife watching, bouldering, rock climbing, and fly fishing are popular activities. Pets and alcohol are prohibited, and reservations must be made in advance through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Washington DC: Take I-495 to I-270 north 27 miles to Frederick, then Route 15 north 17 miles to Thurmont. Exit onto Route 77 West (signed Catoctin Mountain Park). Travel 3 miles west and turn right onto Park Central Road. Pass the Visitor Center and continue 0.7 miles, then turn left into Camp Misty Mount. GPS address: 14799 Park Central Road, Thurmont, MD.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $175 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Cato_Misty_Mount@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (301) 271-3140 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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