Camp Round Meadow
Federal campground in Catoctin Mountain Park
Location: Thurmont, MD, MD
Price: From $1000 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Camp Round Meadow, a four-season camp, includes four dormitories, dining hall, commercial kitchen, gymnasium and conference room. The facility accommodates a maximum of 120 people. Originally used from 1939 to 1941 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the camp also operated from 1965 to 1969 as the first Job Corps Center in the United States.Camp Round Meadow will accommodate up to 120 guests.
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, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/camp-round-meadow to be notified when sites open up.
Camp Round Meadow offers hiking trails and picnic facilities within walking distance, with historical significance as a former Civilian Conservation Corps camp and Job Corps Center. The facility includes dining hall, gymnasium, and conference room accommodations.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake and Eastern Hognose Snake present in area; also Cerulean Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, and Common Loon documented nearby.
Insider tips for Camp Round Meadow: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Firewood available for purchase on-site GPS address is 14840 Manahan Road, Sabillasville, MD 21780 (use only for GPS, not mailing)
Skip Camp Round Meadow if: Seeking RV hookups - no hookups at most sites. Traveling outside May-October - seasonal operations only. Need standard tent camping - only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Camp Round Meadow: May-October — Official operating season for Camp Round Meadow.
Nearby campgrounds: Camp Misty Mount (THURMONT , MD), Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground (Thurmont, MD), Camp Greentop (Thurmont, MD), Adirondack Shelters (Thurmont, MD).
Cell Phone Coverage at Camp Round Meadow
Cell signal at Camp Round Meadow (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.
Camp Round Meadow, a four-season camp, includes four dormitories, dining hall, commercial kitchen, gymnasium and conference room. The facility accommodates a maximum of 120 people. Originally used from 1939 to 1941 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the camp also operated from 1965 to 1969 as the first Job Corps Center in the United States.Camp Round Meadow will accommodate up to 120 guests.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Firewood available for purchase on-site
GPS address is 14840 Manahan Road, Sabillasville, MD 21780 (use only for GPS, not mailing)
Official operating season for Camp Round Meadow
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
For GPS Use Only: The street address is 14840 Manahan Road, Sabillasville, MD, 21780. This is NOT a mailing address. The mailing address for Camp Round Meadow is: Catoctin Mountain Park, Camp Round Meadow, 6602 Foxville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788 (coordinates: 39° 38' 22.7198" N 77° 26' 46.6699" W) From Washington, DC: Take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north to I-495 to 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 7
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- 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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