Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground
Catoctin Mountain Park — hiking
Location: Thurmont, MD, MD
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Poplar Grove offers youth groups and organizations enjoyable year-round primitive tent camping. Located just steps away from the Catoctin Mountain Park portion of the Catoctin National Recreation Trail in the rolling hills of Thurmont, Maryland. Poplar Grove allows youth groups to experience traditional wilderness camping in a beautiful, natural setting.Poplar Grove allows youth to connect with nature in a rustic campground setting.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Firewood for Sale
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Poplar Grove offers primitive year-round camping ideal for youth groups in a natural setting near Catoctin Mountain Park, with campers consistently praising its cleanliness, spacious well-maintained facilities, and quiet, secluded atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake and Eastern Hognose Snake present in the area; also Eastern Chipmunk, Common Five-lined Skink, and various bird species including Cerulean Warbler and Acadian Flycatcher.
Insider tips for Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Bring self-contained RV or tent setup — no hookups available Firewood available for purchase on-site
Skip Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer not available). You require modern facilities beyond vault toilets and picnic tables. You're uncomfortable with primitive camping experiences.
Best time to visit Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Camp Greentop (Thurmont, MD), Owens Creek Campground (Thurmont, MD), Adirondack Shelters (Thurmont, MD), Camp Misty Mount (THURMONT , MD).
Cell Phone Coverage at Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground
Cell signal at Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground (Thurmont, MD): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Poplar Grove offers youth groups and organizations enjoyable year-round primitive tent camping. Located just steps away from the Catoctin Mountain Park portion of the Catoctin National Recreation Trail in the rolling hills of Thurmont, Maryland. Poplar Grove allows youth groups to experience traditional wilderness camping in a beautiful, natural setting.Poplar Grove allows youth to connect with nature in a rustic campground setting.
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 as this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring self-contained RV or tent setup
no hookups available
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Campground operates year-round according to 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: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Poplar Grove is located on Manahan Road in the western portion of Catoctin Mountain Park. From Route 15, exit at Catocin Mountain Park/Route 77. Travel approximately six miles west, passing the Visitor Center and Park Central Road. Turn right on Foxville-Deerfield Road and bear to the right onto Manahan Road at the fork. Poplar Grove is located about a mile ahead on the gravel road.
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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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