Catoctin Mountain Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Temporary Partial Park Closure

Temporary partial park closure in effect Friday 1/16 through Sunday 1/18. The visitor center and many park trails remain open
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Second Growth Forests Provide New Opportunities

Second growth forest and second chances provided a variety of recreational opportunities. President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps gave this land a second opportunity and through re-growth, a new role as a recreation area.

Hightlight image of Catoctin Mountain Park map

Catoctin Mountain Park Map with Trails

Download the park map through this link.

		Lodging There are several lodging opportunites in the Park. Camp Misty Mount is for individual cabin rentals, Camps Greentop and Round Meadow offer opportunities for large groups.

Write to

Catoctin Mountain Park
6602 Foxville Road
Thurmont, MD 21788

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Phone

Headquarters
(301) 663-9330

Visitor Center
(301) 663-9388

Fax

(301) 271-2764

Climate

Catoctin Mountain Park, and the surrounding area, generally experiences a mild, four-season climate, but can experience extreme weather at times. Precipitation in the area is approximately 44 inches per year with monthly distribution being fairly even throughout the year. Snowfall fluctuates from year to year, but averages 35 inches per year. In 1996 over 82 inches of snow fell, while only 6 inches fell in 1992. Summers are usually warm, with temperatures averaging 80 degrees Fahrenheit, but can exceed temperatures over 90 degrees. Winter temperatures average around 30 degrees Fahrenheit, but lows have been recorded at -10 degrees! Spring and fall seasons are more unpredictable, with milder temperatures and frequent gusts of wind.