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Permits & Reservations

Permits

Special events such as recreational activities, filming, and commercial photography may require a Special Use Permit. Please refer to the current Superintendent's Compendium on the Laws & Policies page for a complete list of activities and areas. A nonrefundable processing fee of $150.00 must accompany the application. Your permit may require the payment of cost recovery charges and/or proof of liability insurance. First amendment activities do not require an application or fee but may be limited to specific areas.

Download an application:

Special Use Permit Application for an event (doc 823kb)

Special Use Permit Application for commercial filming (.doc 40kb) or photography (.doc 829kb) Filming or photography that requires the use of actors or models and equipment, beyond a tripod, requires a special use permit.

If you have any questions please contact our Permit Coordinator at 301-416-0100 or e-mail us.

 

Reservations and Campground Rates

Catoctin Mountain Park has facilities for lodging, camping, and special events. See below for information and fees. Addtional information on the camping oppurtnities can be found by utilizing the link provided at the bottom of this page. If you have questions please contact our Permit Coordinator at 301-416-0100 or e-mail us.

To obtain a permit application for a special event (organized recreational activity) see the "Permits" section above.

CABIN CAMPS:
CAMP GREENTOP
Season: May to November Firewood available - $5/bucket donation
For Reservations email the camp manager
Facility	Fri-Sun	Mon-Thurs		Night
Entire Camp (sleeps 140)	$1000/night	$600/night
Dining Hall and Rec Hall only: Day Use	$350/day	$100/day
Good Luck Lodge #64 (Sleeps 3) Staff Quarters #58 (Sleeps 4) Cabin #71 (Sleeps 4) Infirmary #57 (Sleeps 5)				$100 per night $120 per night $20 per night $60 per night
Swimming Pool - certified lifeguard recommended
CAMP ROUND MEADOW
Available March 1 through mid-December
For Reservations call 1-877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov
Facility Package:	Fri-Sun	Mon-Thurs
Package includes: 3 Dorms, Gymnasium with Classrooms, and Dining Hall	$1000/night	$600/night
CAMP MISTY MOUNT
Open May 3 to November 5 firewood $5/bucket
For Reservations, call 1-877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov
Reservations can be made up to a year in advance.
Facility	Fri-Sun		Mon-Thurs
Standard Cabin (sleeps 3,4 or 6)	$50/night		$50/night
Lodge (sleeps 8)	$100/night		$100/night
Cabin #16 (sleeps 6 with bathroom)	$100/night		$100/night
Dining Hall Dining Hall available with minimum rental of 8 cabins. Contact park to reserve.	$360/night		$110/night
CAMPING:
OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Open May 3 to November 12
For Reservations, call 1-877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov.
50 sites (3 ADA), $30/night Firewood $5/bucket.
Open by reservation only (no walk-ins) for adult-supervised, organized youth groups whose members are under age 18
POPLAR GROVE YOUTH CAMP SITE
Open year-round, with exception to the fisrt full weekend in April
For Reservations, call 1-877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov
3 sites, 25 campers per site
$35 / night per site
ADIRONDACK SHELTERS
Open year-round
$10 Reservation fee. For reservations, call 1-877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov

 

Campground Rates Document (doc. 20kb)

 

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