Adirondack Shelters
| Address | Catoctin Mountain Park, 6602 Foxville Road, Thurmont, MD, 21788 |
|---|---|
| State | MD |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 301-663-9388 |
| cato_campmanager@nps.gov |
Amenities
Campfire Allowed
GRILLS: Y
BBQ: Y
Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
Location Rating: Good
Lean To/Shelter: Y
Privacy: Y
Checkin Time: 1:00 PM
Hike In Distance to Site: 3
Site Access: Hike-In
Min Num of People: 1
Condition Rating: Good
Shade: Full
Max Num of People: 5
Min Num of Vehicles: 1
Max Num of Vehicles: 2
Fire Pit: Y
Platform: Y
Quiet Area: Y
Reservable Sites: 2 of 2
Overview
The Adirondack Shelters, located near the northern most point of Catoctin Mountain Park, provides a destination for true nature immersion and an alternative to drive-up camping. A moderate three-mile uphill hike over rocky but generally gently rolling terrain leads to the three-sided shelters similar to those found on the Appalachian Trail. Please plan to pack out everything you bring to the site. At Catoctin Mountain Park, the beauty and solitude of nearly 6,000 acres (2428
Data updated: 2026-08-23 08:39 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)