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Catoctin Mountain Park
Outdoor Activities
 
Four seasons of fun, wildflowers (geranium), wildlife (raccoon), fall colors and winter wonders.
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Four Seasons of Fun in Catoctin!
 
With four seasons for outdoor recreation opportunities, there are a variety of activities to sample. Click on a link above or to the left for more information.
 tent camping at Owens Creek Campground
Tent Camping at Owens Creek Campground
Individual or family campground, 51 sites, no reservations, $20/night/site
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Lodging consists of Misty Mount (top), Camp Greentop (middle), and Round Meadow (bottom)
Lodging
information for Camps Misty Mount, Greentop, and Round Meadow
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Morel mushrooms with a human hand for size comparison.  

Did You Know?
Visitors in Catoctin Mountain Park may gather morel mushrooms for personal consumption. Morels are found in a variety of habitats but generally they seem to be found in wet soil that is high in organic matter and shaded by trees, especially hardwoods. Favorite locations are closely guarded secrets!

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:29 EST