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Catoctin Mountain Park
Adirondack Shelters
Front view of Adirondack Shelter
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Adirondack Shelter
The Adirondack Shelters are three sided wood shelters offered as an alternative to backpacking.

Permits are issued without charge at the Visitor Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Permits may not be reserved in advance. The shelter may be occupied for only the length of time designated, not more than 7 consecutive days, or 14 days in the year.

There are two shelters which accommodate a maximum of 5 people each. Each shelter has a fire circle and access to a pit toilet.

Drinking water must be carried in and trash carried out.

Tents are not permitted except inside the shelter, allowing minimal impact on the area.

These 1 1/2 to 3 mile hike in (distance depends on parking location) shelters are open all year.
Morel mushrooms with a human hand for size comparison.  

Did You Know?
Visitors in Catoctin Mountain Park may gather morel mushrooms for personal consumption. Morels are found in a variety of habitats but generally they seem to be found in wet soil that is high in organic matter and shaded by trees, especially hardwoods. Favorite locations are closely guarded secrets!

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