Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground
Closed — Open year-round for reservation only. From December 1st through mid-March, Manahan Road closes and the campground becomes hike-in only. Reservations require a minimum 2-day advance booking window and must be made online at Recreation.gov or by phone.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:34AM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 45 to 50 mph. There may be a lull in the wind gusts between 3 AM and 7 AM, but winds will increase again later Tuesday morning before gradually subsiding during the afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From Recreation.gov
Poplar Grove Youth Campground does not accept walk in reservations. Reservations must be made online or by calling the call center. Reservations for Poplar Grove Youth Campground are not processed within the Park
From Recreation.gov
Beginning in the fall of 2025 water will no longer be provided at Polar Grove Youth Campground. Groups will need to provide their own water for drinking, handwashing and bathing, extinguishing campfires, etc.
From Recreation.gov
Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground is not available on a Walk-In basis; reservations must be made by phone or online in order to camp at this facility. There is a minimum booking window of 2 days - earliest date to reserve will be 2 days from today.
About
Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground offers organized youth groups and organizations a chance to experience traditional wilderness camping in the beautiful natural setting of Catoctin Mountain Park. The primitive camping area features tree-sheltered, flat tent sites surrounded by hardwood deciduous forest, providing an ideal environment for youth to connect with nature through healthy doses of imagination. Located just steps away from the Catoctin National Recreation Trail, the campground encourages nature hikes and campfire circles as popular activities. The park offers 25 miles of additional hiking trails for exploration. The remote location provides a peaceful setting that changes with the seasons, from snow-covered landscapes in winter to wildflower blooms in spring. The campground is open year-round but has important seasonal access considerations. From April through November, access is via gravel Manahan Road. From December 1st through mid-March, Manahan Road and Park Central Road west of Manahan Road close, making the campground accessible only by hiking in. Groups must bring their own water for all purposes as water service has been discontinued. This is a reservation-only facility with no walk-in availability.
Directions
From Route 15, exit at Catoctin Mountain Park/Route 77. Travel approximately six miles west, passing the Visitor Center and Park Central Road. Turn right on Foxville-Deerfield Road and bear right onto Manahan Road at the fork. Poplar Grove is located about a mile ahead on the gravel road. Note: From December 1st through mid-March, Manahan Road closes and access is hike-in only.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| debbie_mills@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (301) 663-9388 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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