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Catoctin Mountain Park to be Closed for G8 Summit May 17-20, 2012
Due to the G8 Summit activities at Camp David, Catoctin Mountain Park will be temporarily closed to the public beginning on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at approximately 8:00 a.m. through Sunday, May 20, 2012 at approximately 8:00 a.m.
Second Growth Forests Provide New Opportunities
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps gave this land a second opportunity and through re-growth, a new role as a recreation area.
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Trail Map and Hiking Information
Catoctin Mountain Park boasts 25 miles of trails. Find maps, trail descriptions, and our 75th-anniversary hiking challenge on our hiking page.
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Media Advisory
Information on Camp Round Meadow
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Lodging opportunities
Catoctin Mountain Park offers a variety of lodging opportunities for visitors.
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New Geology Page
Learn how this mountain has changed over the past quarter billion years. See why different trails feel different on your feet.
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Did You Know?
Portions of the television series, “The West Wing” were filmed in Catoctin Mountain Park and aired in October, 2004.