Camp Misty Mount
Federal campground in Catoctin Mountain Park
Location: THURMONT , MD, MD
Price: From $75 per night
Price range: $75–$175 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (150 reviews)
Season: Late May through September
This historic cabin camp was completed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration. The camp is surrounded by hardwood forests on the slopes of Catoctin Mountain Park. Learn more in our video Misty Mount: A Hidden Gem (or the audio described version )Misty Mount offers a number of nearby recreation opportunities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/camp-misty-mount to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1937 WPA-built campground surrounded by hardwood forests on Catoctin Mountain Park slopes with direct access to over 25 miles of trails including Wolf Rock trailhead. Offers climbing, historic sites, and interpretive programs.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake and Eastern Hognose Snake present in area. Also Eastern Chipmunk, Cerulean Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, and Common Five-lined Skink.
Insider tips for Camp Misty Mount: Book early - federal campground with high demand Short walk to Wolf Rock trailhead for Catoctin Mountain Park trail system access Firewood available for purchase on-site
Skip Camp Misty Mount if: Need hookups - no hookups available at sites. Planning outside late May through September - seasonal operations only. Prefer larger campgrounds - only 29 tent sites total.
Best time to visit Camp Misty Mount: Late May - September — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Camp Round Meadow (Thurmont, MD), Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground (Thurmont, MD), Camp Greentop (Thurmont, MD), Adirondack Shelters (Thurmont, MD).
Cell Phone Coverage at Camp Misty Mount
Cell signal at Camp Misty Mount (THURMONT , MD): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
This historic cabin camp was completed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration. The camp is surrounded by hardwood forests on the slopes of Catoctin Mountain Park. Learn more in our video Misty Mount: A Hidden Gem (or the audio described version )Misty Mount offers a number of nearby recreation opportunities.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - federal campground with high demand
Short walk to Wolf Rock trailhead for Catoctin Mountain Park trail system access
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
The street address for GPS use is 14799 Park Central Road, Thurmont, MD. From Washington DC: take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north to I-495 onto I-270 north 27 miles (43.5 km) to Frederick, MD. Take Route 15 for 17 miles (27 km) north to Thurmont, MD. Take Route 77 West, the exit sign is marked Catoctin Mountain Park. Travel approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west on Route 77 and turn right onto Park Central Road. Pass the Visitor Center and continue 7/10 of a mile (1 km) and turn left i
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Catoctin Mountain Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Catoctin Mountain Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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