News Release

Temporary Closure July 16-18, 2021

Date: July 15, 2021
Contact: Joe Darling, 240-405-5916
Contact: Rick Slade, 301-663-6751

Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 12 p.m. on Friday, July 16. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2021.

Park Central Road will be closed between Thurmont Vista and the Camp Greentop entrance. Trails to Hog Rock Overlook and Blue Ridge Summit Vista will also be closed. All other trails will remain open.

Parking lots at the visitor center will be open but may fill up early in the day. Additional parking is available on the west side of the park at Camp Round Meadow, Chestnut Picnic Area and Owens Creek Picnic Area. Public restrooms are available at both picnic areas. Trail maps are available at trailheads throughout the park. For more information on the availability of park facilities, please call 301-663-9388 or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/cato.