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Permits & Reservations

Permits

Special events such as recreational activities, filming, and commercial photography may require a Special Use Permit. Please see 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 and event (pdf 92kb 508 compliant)

Special Use Permit Application for commercial filming (.doc 40kb) or photography (.doc 30kb) Filming or photography that requires the use of actors or models and equipment, beyond a tripod, requires a special use permit.

If you have questions, please call 301-663-9330 during normal business hours or email [e-mail].

 

Reservations

Catoctin Mountain Park has facilities for lodging, camping, and special events. See below for
information and fees.

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

CABIN CAMPS:
CAMP GREENTOP Entire Camp, including Dining Hall and Rec Hall, available May 1-15 and August 15-November 1.
Only the Dining Hall and Rec Hall are available November 1-May 1.
For Reservations call 301-663-9330
Facility	Fri-Sun	Mon-Thurs
Entire Camp (sleeps 140)	$900/night	$550/night
Dining Hall and Rec Hall only: Day Use	$350/day	$100/day
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 Packages:	Fri-Sun	Mon-Thurs
Pkg 1 includes: 3 Dorms, Gymnasium with Classrooms, and Dining Hall	$980/night	$980/night
Pkg 2 includes: 1 Dorm (bldg. #218)	$175/night	$175/night
Note: To reserve the entire facility, select Pkg 1 and 2.
CAMP MISTY MOUNT
Open May 1 to November 1 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	$360/night		$110/night
CAMPING:
OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Open May 1 to November 1
For Reservations, call 1-877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov
50 sites (3 ADA), $30/night Firewood $5/bucket.
POPLAR GROVE YOUTH SITES Open by reservation only (no walk-ins) for adult-supervised, organized youth groups whose members are under age 18.
Open year-round, except March 1 through mid-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

 

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