Operating Hours & Seasons

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Catoctin Mountain Park is open all year.

Photo by Volunteer Craig Kuhn

The park is open daily from dawn until dusk.

Visitor Center Hours:

The Visitor Center is currently open daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

We are closed on the following federal holidays:

Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
New Year's Day
PARKING at the visitor center can be a challenge on busy weekends. If the parking lots at the visitor center are full, consider parking at Thurmont Vista, Hog Rock or Chestnut Picnic Area. It is also legal to park along Route 77 as long as your vehicle is entirely outside the white line.

Watch for ALERTS at the top of the page announcing temporary closures.

Last updated: January 19, 2018

Contact the Park

Mailing Address:

6602 Foxville Road
Thurmont, MD 21788

Phone:

(301) 663-9388

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