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Catoctin Mountain Park
Places To Go
 
Catoctin Mountain Park offers a variety of experiences.  You may wish to start your visit at the park Visitor Center and ask our rangers about different hikes and camping options.  Pick up a park map and discover some of Catoctin's many treasures. 

 
Big Hunting Creek
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Big Hunting Creek in the autumn.

Discover the scenic beauty of the park during all seasons. Catoctin Mountain Park has cultural treasures to explore too. The Whiskey Still, Sawmill, and the Charcoal and Iron industries are all featured along trails with wayside exhibit.

Lodging consists of Misty Mount (top), Camp Greentop (middle), and Round Meadow (bottom)
Lodging
information for Camps Misty Mount, Greentop, and Round Meadow
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Part of the Catoctin Mountain Park Map
Download the park map with trails
by following directions through this link.
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Did You Know?
Early April, 1942 a basic training school for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was opened at Area B (Catoctin Mountain Park).The school evolved into primarily paramilitary training with British Captain William Fairbairn, “Fearless Dan” or “Shanghai Buster” as it’s most famous instructor.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:29 EST