Adirondack Shelters

Address Catoctin Mountain Park, 6602 Foxville Road, Thurmont, MD, 21788
StateMD
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone301-663-9388
Emailcato_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
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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)