Camp Misty Mount

4.7·87 reviews
·Catoctin Mountain Park

Overview

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Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Firepit

    (All campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 8)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 2)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (Majority of the campsites have true)

  • Site Access

    (All campsites have Site Acceses)

Natural Features

Close, ground level view of an Eastern box turtle. American chestnut cabin and trees in the background. - Credits: NPS/Amanda DuPrey-Hicks
American chestnut log cabin, picnic table and fire ring surrounded by deciduous trees - Credits: NPS
Morning sun shines through the hardwood forest in Camp Misty Mount. - Credits: NPS/ Thomas Zygmunt
American chestnut log cabin #16 with two picnic tables and outdoor grill/firepit surrounded by trees. - Credits: NPS

Camp Misty Mount is surrounded by Eastern decidious hardwood forests on the slopes of Catoctin Mountain Park. The region is part of the Blue Ridge Province and offers access to scenic mountain views and clear streams.

Recreation

Close, ground level view of an Eastern box turtle. American chestnut cabin and trees in the background. - Credits: NPS/Amanda DuPrey-Hicks

Misty Mount offers a number of nearby recreation opportunities.
The trailhead to Catoctin Mountain Park's trail system at Wolf Rock is a short walk from the camp. Catoctin has over 25 miles of trails with stunning overlooks. Wildlife watching, bouldering, rock climbing and fly fishing are popular activities along with hiking and camping.
Kids and adults enjoy the camp's swimming pool, open from late May through September.

Nearby Attractions

Interconnected hiking trails can be reached from Misty Mount on the Wolf Rock Trail, or by driving within a mile of the camp. Try the Hog Rock Trail or the Thurmont Vista Trail for phenomenal views of the valleys below. Visitors can hike to Cunningham Falls, the tallest waterfall in Maryland, from the Visitor Center.

Additional Information

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