https://www.nps.gov/cato News releases from Catoctin Mountain Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-test-positive-for-chronic-wasting-disease-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:45:00 EST Thurmont, Md.- During recent white-tailed deer reduction operations and subsequent disease sampling at Catoctin Mountain Park, two deer tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This is the first CWD-positive detection at Catoctin Mountain Park. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-test-positive-for-chronic-wasting-disease-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-april-2-6-2026.htm Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:56:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately noon on Thursday, April 2. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately noon. on Monday, April 6, 2026. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-april-2-6-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-upcoming-closures-on-park-central-road.htm Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:21:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Catoctin Mountain Park will begin repaving work on Park Central Road on Monday, March 30. The work will include closures of sections of Park Central Road between the Visitor Center and the Hog Rock parking lot. The closures will be in place Monday through Friday. On weekends, the road will be fully open. Work is expected to continue for 4-6 weeks. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-upcoming-closures-on-park-central-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-march-13-15-2026.htm Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:59:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately noon on Friday, March 13. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2026. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-march-13-15-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-march-6-8-2026.htm Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:46:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately noon. on Friday, March 6. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-march-6-8-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-january-16-19-2026.htm Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:24:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, January 16. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-january-16-19-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-july-18-20-2025.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:36:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, July 18. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-july-18-20-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-road-work.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:45:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Catoctin Mountain Park will conduct road work beginning on Monday, July 21. The work will address serious deficiencies on Foxville Deerfield Road and Park Central Road. It is expected to continue through the end of October with full road closures in place for periods of time. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-road-work.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-june-7-9-2025.htm Sat, 07 Jun 2025 06:00:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately noon on Monday, June 9, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-june-7-9-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-may-23-26-2025.htm Thu, 22 May 2025 11:08:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately noon on Friday, May 23. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately noon on Monday, May 26, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-may-23-26-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-d-c-provide-more-than-42-000-meals-of-donated-venison-to-neighbors.htm Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 EST Venison donations from national parks of the National Capital Region in 2025. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-d-c-provide-more-than-42-000-meals-of-donated-venison-to-neighbors.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-for-march-21-23-2025.htm Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:13:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately noon on Friday, March 21. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-for-march-21-23-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-january-1-2-2025.htm Tue, 31 Dec 2024 04:27:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-january-1-2-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-s-conservation-efforts-inspired-by-the-civilian-conservation-corps-live-on-through-the-youth-conservation-corps-and-appalachian-conservation-corps.htm Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:49:00 EST Thurmont, MD - To help our next generation of conservation stewards get involved in preservation, Catoctin Mountain Park has been creating youth opportunities and projects since the 1970s. Through youth programs, like the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) and Conservation Legacy’s Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC), youth are restoring the cultural and natural resources of national parks and public lands. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-s-conservation-efforts-inspired-by-the-civilian-conservation-corps-live-on-through-the-youth-conservation-corps-and-appalachian-conservation-corps.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-for-october-5-7-2024.htm Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:21:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately noon on Saturday, October 5. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately noon on Monday, October 7, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-for-october-5-7-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-for-august-16-18-2024.htm Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:51:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, August 16. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-for-august-16-18-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-for-july-26-28-2024.htm Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:22:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, July 26. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-for-july-26-28-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-for-july-11-2024.htm Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:52:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 11. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-for-july-11-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-june-20-july-4-2024.htm Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:44:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-june-20-july-4-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-d-c-donate-venison.htm Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:18:00 EST Eight national parks in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia have concluded this year’s annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. These parks donated more than 13,000 pounds of venison to local nonprofit organizations that will serve approximately 55,000 meals to families in need.   https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-d-c-donate-venison.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/upgrades-to-cabin-camps-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm Fri, 31 May 2024 10:25:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park is excited to announce that all of the park’s campgrounds and cabin camps are now open for the 2024 season with significant upgrades in place. At https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/upgrades-to-cabin-camps-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-plans-for-road-repairs-on-foxfield-deerfield-road.htm Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:58:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Catoctin Mountain Park plans to conduct emergency road repairs on Foxfield-Deerfield Road on Tuesday, April 9 and Thursday, April 11, 2024, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Traffic will be limited to one-lane with full closures in place for short periods of time to allow maintenance workers to fill potholes and stabilize road shoulders. Park law enforcement will direct traffic to ensure the safety of workers and travelers. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-plans-for-road-repairs-on-foxfield-deerfield-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-march-29-31-2024.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, March 29. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-march-29-31-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-plans-prescribed-burn.htm Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:36:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Fire managers at Catoctin Mountain Park plan to burn approximately 20 acres of forest near Chimney Rock sometime between March 25 and April 30, 2024, weather permitting. A notice will be posted on the park website and social media when a date is finalized. Fire managers anticipate one day of operations to complete the project. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-plans-prescribed-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-2024-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:03:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting applications through April 1st for the 2024 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program at Catoctin Mountain Park. This is an exciting opportunity for high school students to spend eight weeks this summer doing meaningful outdoor work in a national park site from June 17 – August 9, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-2024-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-march-1-5-2024.htm Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:59:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately noon on Friday, March 1. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-march-1-5-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-january-13-15-2024.htm Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:41:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 13. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 4 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-january-13-15-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-december-23-26-2023.htm Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:11:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 23. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.  https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-december-23-26-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-august-17-18-2023.htm Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:00:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 17. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-august-17-18-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/inflation-reduction-act-to-invest-446-000-in-forest-restoration-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:17:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park will plant more than 5,000 native trees and protect endangered species with $446,000 from the Inflation Reduction Act. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/inflation-reduction-act-to-invest-446-000-in-forest-restoration-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-july-14-16-2023.htm Fri, 14 Jul 2023 06:32:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, July 14. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2023.  https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-july-14-16-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/pardon-our-dust-trail-improvements-coming-to-monocacy-national-battlefield-this-summer.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:57:00 EST Just in time for National Trails Day, the National Park Service began work to improve around eight miles of trails at Monocacy National Battlefield this week. When work is complete later this summer, visitors can expect wider and safer trails, easier access with updated signs and trail-markers, and over two miles of new hikes to enjoy. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/pardon-our-dust-trail-improvements-coming-to-monocacy-national-battlefield-this-summer.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-may-26-28-2023.htm Thu, 25 May 2023 08:01:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday, May 26. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-may-26-28-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-welcomes-latest-artist-in-residence.htm Mon, 01 May 2023 08:23:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Photography. Writing. Painting. Weaving. The national parks have inspired creativity since the late 19th century. Catoctin Mountain Park is one of 50 national parks that host an artist in residence program. From May 8 – 12, 2023 the 32nd artist in residence, Jeffrey Lockwood from Laramie, Wyoming will be in the park. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-welcomes-latest-artist-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-west-virginia-and-d-c-provide-more-than-48-000-meals-of-donated-venison-to-neighbors.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:49:00 EST Seven national parks in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia have concluded this year’s annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. These parks donated more than 12,000 pounds of venison to local nonprofit organizations that will serve approximately 48,000 meals to families in need. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-west-virginia-and-d-c-provide-more-than-48-000-meals-of-donated-venison-to-neighbors.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-april-21-23-2023.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2023 06:40:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-april-21-23-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-ramps-up-protection-of-native-plants.htm Tue, 11 Apr 2023 06:35:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – The National Park Service (NPS) reminds visitors that the harvest of ramps, wild leeks, in Catoctin Mountain Park is illegal and kills native plants. Foraging for ramps has become popular in the Eastern United States, and the NPS has seen an increase in illegal harvesting in Catoctin Mountain Park. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-ramps-up-protection-of-native-plants.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-april-6-9-2023.htm Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:03:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 6. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-april-6-9-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:20:00 EST Most forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-2023-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:33:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting applications through April 1st for the 2023 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program at Catoctin Mountain Park. This is an exciting opportunity for high school students to spend eight weeks this summer doing meaningful outdoor work in a National Park site from June 20th – August 11th, 2023! https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-2023-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-february-4-6-2023.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:06:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately noon on Saturday, February 4. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 1 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-february-4-6-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-january-27-30-2023.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:12:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday, January 27. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 2 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-january-27-30-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-west-virginia-to-reduce-white-tailed-deer-populations-this-winter.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:33:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park, Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields, Manassas National Battlefield Park, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Harpers Ferry national historical parks will conduct deer management operations in 2023 to protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests, and preserve historic landscapes. Operations will take place from Jan. 30 to April 30, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-west-virginia-to-reduce-white-tailed-deer-populations-this-winter.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-maryland-creates-344-3-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:36:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6,675,119 visitors to national parks in Maryland spent $246.6 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 2,940 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $344.3 million. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-maryland-creates-344-3-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-will-update-park-trail-system-to-enhance-the-visitor-experience.htm Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:26:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – To better meet the needs of current and future visitors, the National Park Service (NPS) has completed an Environmental Assessment for a Comprehensive Trail System Plan for Catoctin Mountain Park. The park will implement updates and improvements to the trail system according to the plan, which provides long-term guidance for enhancing park trails and the visitor experience, while continuing to protect natural and cultural resources. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-will-update-park-trail-system-to-enhance-the-visitor-experience.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-march-11-13-2022.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:59:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, March 11. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-march-11-13-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/deer-in-dc-area-national-parks-test-positive-for-the-virus-that-causes-covid-19.htm Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:37:00 EST During recent, routine white-tailed deer management operations and subsequent disease sampling at Catoctin Mountain Park, Rock Creek Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Pennsylvania State University researchers found positive results for SARS-CoV2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) in the park deer population. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/deer-in-dc-area-national-parks-test-positive-for-the-virus-that-causes-covid-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-january-21-24-2022.htm Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:53:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately noon on Friday, January 21. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 6 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-january-21-24-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-wants-your-input-on-plan-to-improve-park-trail-system.htm Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:04:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) invites public review of a proposal to improve the trail system at Catoctin Mountain Park. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-wants-your-input-on-plan-to-improve-park-trail-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2021-2022-deer-management.htm Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:59:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park, Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Harpers Ferry national historical parks will conduct deer management operations in 2022 to protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests, and preserve historic landscapes.  https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2021-2022-deer-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-will-move-forward-with-parkwide-utility-infrastructure-replacement-project.htm Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:11:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will move forward with plans for a parkwide utility infrastructure replacement project at Catoctin Mountain Park. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-will-move-forward-with-parkwide-utility-infrastructure-replacement-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-december-3-5-2021.htm Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:11:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, December 3. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021.  https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-december-3-5-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closures-aug-13-17-2021.htm Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:00:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, September 24. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closures-aug-13-17-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-september-24-26-2021.htm Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:57:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, September 24. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-september-24-26-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-park-service-invites-public-comment-on-plan-to-replace-parkwide-utility-infrastructure-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2021 06:18:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) invites public review of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the parkwide replacement of utility infrastructure at Catoctin Mountain Park. Through this project, the NPS will upgrade outdated utility systems to better meet today’s standards and to improve the visitor experiences. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-park-service-invites-public-comment-on-plan-to-replace-parkwide-utility-infrastructure-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/security-closure-july-30-august-1.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:45:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, July 30. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 1, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/security-closure-july-30-august-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closure-072021.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:08:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closure-072021.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closure-062021.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:34:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, June 25. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 1 p.m. on Monday, June 28th, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closure-062021.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closure-may-22-23-2021.htm Thu, 20 May 2021 03:59:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 22. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 23, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closure-may-22-23-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/press-release-temporary-closure.htm Thu, 06 May 2021 04:40:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, May 7. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 6 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/press-release-temporary-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2021-venison-donation.htm Wed, 05 May 2021 04:39:00 EST Seven national parks in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia have concluded this year’s annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. These parks donated more than 11,000 pounds of venison to local nonprofit organizations that will serve approximately 44,000 meals to families in need. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2021-venison-donation.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/press-release-2021-camp-host-recruitment.htm Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:13:00 EST THURMONT, Md. – Catoctin Mountain Park is recruiting volunteers to serve as camp hosts at overnight facilities during the 2021 season. Camp hosts are needed for Owens Creek Campground and Camp Round Meadow/Poplar Grove Youth Campground. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/press-release-2021-camp-host-recruitment.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/security-closure-4-2-2021-4-5-2021.htm Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:37:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, April 2, 2021. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 6 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/security-closure-4-2-2021-4-5-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/security-closure.htm Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:25:00 EST Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/security-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/press-release-trail-plan.htm Wed, 24 Feb 2021 02:21:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) wants to hear from you as we develop a plan to improve trails at Catoctin Mountain Park. We’re developing a comprehensive trail system plan to provide guidance for enhancing the park’s trail system and the visitor experience, while continuing to protect natural and cultural resources. You’re invited to attend a virtual public meeting on March 10, and to submit your ideas from March 10 through April 10, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/press-release-trail-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/utility-system-upgrade.htm Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:31:00 EST Thurmont, Md. — The National Park Service (NPS) invites public comment through March 15 on a proposal to replace aging infrastructure at Catoctin Mountain Park. Through this project, the NPS would upgrade outdated utility systems to better meet today’s standards and to improve the visitor experiences. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/utility-system-upgrade.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closures-2-12-21-2-15-21.htm Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:08:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closures-2-12-21-2-15-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/closure-cancelled.htm Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:09:00 EST THURMONT, Md. – The closures announced for Catoctin Mountain Park starting January 8 are cancelled. Park Central Road, which has been closed because of winter weather, reopened for vehicular traffic on Friday, January 8. The roadway will remain open as long as weather permits. All trails within the park will also remain open. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/closure-cancelled.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-park-closures-1-8-21-1-10-21.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:45:00 EST THURMONT, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 6 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-park-closures-1-8-21-1-10-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-park-service-to-reduce-white-tailed-deer-populations-in-six-maryland-virginia-and-west-virginia-national-parks.htm Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:00:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park , Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields, Manassas National Battlefield Park, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Harpers Ferry national historical parks will conduct deer management operations in 2021 to protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests and preserve historic landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-park-service-to-reduce-white-tailed-deer-populations-in-six-maryland-virginia-and-west-virginia-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-november-27-29-2020.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:15:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, November 27, 2020. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-november-27-29-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2020-10-08-dog-bite.htm Thu, 08 Oct 2020 07:50:00 EST National Park Service Rangers at Catoctin Mountain Park are seeking tips from the public to aid an investigation into a dog attack on a child that occurred in the park Friday, October 2, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2020-10-08-dog-bite.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-may-15-17-2020.htm Thu, 14 May 2020 05:27:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective at noon on Friday, May 15, 2020. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-may-15-17-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closures-at-catoctin-mountain-park-may-9-10-2020.htm Fri, 08 May 2020 03:16:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective 7 A.M. Saturday, May 9, 2020. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 5 P.M. Sunday, May 10, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closures-at-catoctin-mountain-park-may-9-10-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-may-1-3-2020.htm Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:30:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective 2 P.M Friday, May 1, 2020. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 5 P.M. Sunday, May 3, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-may-1-3-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:09:00 EST In response to public health guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state health departments in Virginia and Maryland and in the District of Columbia, and local health departments in the counties of Alexandria, Va., Allegheny, Md., Arlington, Va., Fairfax, Va., Frederick, Md., Jefferson, W.Va., Loudon, Va., Montgomery, Md., Prince George, Md., Prince William, Va., and Washington, Md., the National Park Service (NPS) has implemented additional facility closures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).   https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:47:00 EST WASHINGTON – National parks in the greater Washington area are modifying their operations to promote social distancing and implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2020-youth-conservation-corps-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:41:00 EST The National Park Service is accepting applications for the 2020 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program at Catoctin Mountain Park. The program is open to teens 15 through 18 years of age. This is an exciting opportunity for high school students to spend the summer doing meaningful work in a national park. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2020-youth-conservation-corps-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-md-national-parks-in-february.htm Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:58:00 EST Four national parks in western Maryland: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (NHP), Antietam and Monocacy National Battlefields and Catoctin Mountain Park will conduct deer management operations in Feb. and March 2020 to protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests and preserve historic landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-md-national-parks-in-february.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-park-closures.htm Thu, 24 Oct 2019 03:47:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective 3:30 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2019. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately noon on Saturday, October 26, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-park-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closures.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2019 04:58:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective 2 p.m., Friday, August 30, 2019. Closures are scheduled to continue through Sunday, September 1, 2019 at approximately 5:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/visitors-to-catoctin-mountain-park-to-experience-road-detours-on-md-route-77.htm Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:28:00 EST On or about Tuesday, September 3, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will close portions of MD 77 (Foxville Road) between Pryor Road (in Thurmont) and Stottlemeyer Road (approximately five miles west of Thurmont) to expedite work on culvert replacements. MD 77 will be closed to through traffic and detoured from approximately September 3 through September 30. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/visitors-to-catoctin-mountain-park-to-experience-road-detours-on-md-route-77.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/part-of-foxville-deerfield-road-closed-for-emergency-repairs.htm Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:10:00 EST The National Park Service will close part of Foxville Deerfield Road from August 12 through August 16 between 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to complete emergency road repairs. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/part-of-foxville-deerfield-road-closed-for-emergency-repairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-june-22-june-23-2019.htm Sat, 22 Jun 2019 01:11:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective 7 a.m., Saturday, June 22. Closures are scheduled to continue through Sunday, June 23, 2019 at approximately 11:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-june-22-june-23-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm Tue, 28 May 2019 06:29:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 54 million visitors to national parks in and around the nation’s capital spent nearly $1.1 billion in 2018. That spending resulted in 14,984 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the regional economy of $1.58 billion. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/visitors-to-catoctin-mountain-park-and-cunningham-falls-state-park-to-experience-spring-and-summer-parking-limitations-and-road-detours.htm Wed, 01 May 2019 08:27:00 EST Three construction projects will limit parking and affect how visitors access some areas of the National Park Service’s Catoctin Mountain Park and Maryland’s Cunningham Falls State Park through summer 2019. Construction projects this summer will improve visitor services in the most popular areas at both parks. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/visitors-to-catoctin-mountain-park-and-cunningham-falls-state-park-to-experience-spring-and-summer-parking-limitations-and-road-detours.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-dc-provide-more-than-75-000-meals-to-neighbors-with-donated-venison.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2019 09:01:00 EST Six national parks in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia have concluded annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. The parks, ranging from Civil War battlefields to urban parks, donated more than 19,000 pounds of venison, equalling over 75,000 meals to local nonprofits. These nonprofits serve meals locally and across the region to families in need. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-dc-provide-more-than-75-000-meals-to-neighbors-with-donated-venison.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-maryland-national-parks-in-february.htm Mon, 11 Mar 2019 09:18:00 EST To protect and restore native vegetation, promote healthy and diverse forests and preserve historic landscapes, four western Maryland national parks are preparing to implement previously approved white-tailed deer management plans. The National Park Service (NPS) will donate all suitable meat from reduction activities to local food banks. Last year, national parks in western Maryland and the District of Columbia donated more than 14,000 pounds of venison to local food banks. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-maryland-national-parks-in-february.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-2019-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm Fri, 22 Feb 2019 05:09:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program at Catoctin Mountain Park. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-2019-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/bridge-to-be-replaced-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm Thu, 18 Oct 2018 03:00:00 EST In November, the National Park Service will begin work on the replacement of a bridge leading to the auxiliary parking area at the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/bridge-to-be-replaced-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/wetlandsfonsi.htm Tue, 24 Jul 2018 04:58:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) recently completed a Wetland Restoration Action Plan that identities an approach to restore, enhance and protect 49.38 acres and 19,985 linear feet of wetlands and streams, respectively, in four national parks: Catoctin Mountain Park; Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (NHP); Harpers Ferry NHP; and Monocacy National Battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/wetlandsfonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/choh/learn/news/wetlandsfonsi.htm Tue, 24 Jul 2018 04:58:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) recently completed a Wetland Restoration Action Plan that identities an approach to restore, enhance and protect 49.38 acres and 19,985 linear feet of wetlands and streams, respectively, in four national parks: Catoctin Mountain Park; Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (NHP); Harpers Ferry NHP; and Monocacy National Battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/choh/learn/news/wetlandsfonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/hafe/learn/news/wetlandsfonsi.htm Tue, 24 Jul 2018 04:58:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) recently completed a Wetland Restoration Action Plan that identities an approach to restore, enhance and protect 49.38 acres and 19,985 linear feet of wetlands and streams, respectively, in four national parks: Catoctin Mountain Park; Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (NHP); Harpers Ferry NHP; and Monocacy National Battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/hafe/learn/news/wetlandsfonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/wetlandsfonsi.htm Tue, 24 Jul 2018 04:58:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) recently completed a Wetland Restoration Action Plan that identities an approach to restore, enhance and protect 49.38 acres and 19,985 linear feet of wetlands and streams, respectively, in four national parks: Catoctin Mountain Park; Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (NHP); Harpers Ferry NHP; and Monocacy National Battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/wetlandsfonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-june-1-june-3-2018.htm Thu, 31 May 2018 12:33:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 1. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-june-1-june-3-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/index.htm Thu, 31 May 2018 11:08:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 1. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/prescribed-fire-2018.htm Thu, 19 Apr 2018 08:06:00 EST Fire professionals plan to conduct prescribed fires at Catoctin Mountain Park near Chimney Rock and Wolf Rock on May 1, 2018 to promote the growth of native plant and tree species and to rejuvenate up to 18 acres of park forest. Prescribed fires reduce leaf litter and downed limbs, thereby also reducing the chance that unwanted wildfires will occur. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/prescribed-fire-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-and-dc-provide-more-than-50-000-meals-to-neighbors-with-donated-venison.htm Mon, 09 Apr 2018 10:00:00 EST Four national parks in Maryland and the District of Columbia recently concluded annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. Two Civil War battlefields, a 5,810-acre hardwood mountain forest and a national park in the heart of our nation’s capital, donated more than 14,000 pounds of venison to local non-profits that serve those in need. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-and-dc-provide-more-than-50-000-meals-to-neighbors-with-donated-venison.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-2018-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm Wed, 07 Mar 2018 09:04:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program at Catoctin Mountain Park. This is an exciting opportunity for high school students to spend the summer doing meaningful work in a National Park. The YCC program is scheduled to last for eight weeks beginning on June 18, 2018 and ending on August 10, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-2018-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-january-5-7-2018.htm Wed, 03 Jan 2018 10:10:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 5. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-january-5-7-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-december-15-17-2017.htm Thu, 14 Dec 2017 04:58:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective 11:00 AM on Friday, December 15. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 7:00 PM on Sunday, December 17, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-december-15-17-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-visitor-center-closed-december-11-thru-13-2017.htm Sat, 02 Dec 2017 17:42:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center Closed December 11-13, 2017 for Insulation Replacement and Cleaning https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-visitor-center-closed-december-11-thru-13-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-maryland-national-parks.htm Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:00:00 EST Forests and cultural landscapes continue recovery from heavy deer browse https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-maryland-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-offers-for-loan-color-correction-eyeglasses.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:38:00 EST With the forest of Catoctin Mountain Park starting to show its vibrant and rich colors of the fall season, Catoctin Mountain Park is pleased to announce that it has four pairs of Enchroma™ color correction eyeglasses available for loan. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-offers-for-loan-color-correction-eyeglasses.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2017-catoctin-mountain-park-fall-color-hikes.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:29:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park will offer fall color walks on weekends in October. Following is the schedule of dates, times and locations. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2017-catoctin-mountain-park-fall-color-hikes.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closure-september-8-10-2017.htm Thu, 07 Sep 2017 04:59:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective 12:30 PM on Friday, September 8. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 5:00 PM on Sunday, September 10, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closure-september-8-10-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-august-25-27-2017.htm Thu, 24 Aug 2017 07:51:00 EST THURMONT, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective 1:00 PM, Friday, August 25. Closures are scheduled to continue through Sunday, August 27, 2017 at approximately 5:00 PM. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-august-25-27-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-on-friday-august-18.htm Thu, 17 Aug 2017 02:35:00 EST THURMONT, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday, August 18, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-on-friday-august-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-june-17-and-18-2017.htm Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:29:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective 9:00 PM, Friday, June 16. Closures are scheduled to continue through Sunday, June 18, 2017 at approximately 5:30 PM. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-june-17-and-18-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-spring-programs.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2017 09:08:00 EST THURMONT, Md. – Catoctin Mountain Park announces public programs for spring 2017. All programs are free and open to the public. For additional programs and program updates visit the park website: www.nps.gov/cato. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-spring-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-2017-youth-conservation-corps-ycc-program.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2017 12:29:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2017 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program at Catoctin Mountain Park in Thurmont, Maryland. This is an exciting opportunity for high school students to spend their summer doing meaningful work in their local national park. The YCC program is scheduled to last eight weeks, from June 19, 2017 to August 11, 2017. The application deadline is April 15, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-2017-youth-conservation-corps-ycc-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/november-2016-basic-orienteering-classes.htm Wed, 02 Nov 2016 09:19:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park will offer basic orienteering classes at 1:00 p.m. on November 5, 6, 12, and 13 https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/november-2016-basic-orienteering-classes.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/western-maryland-parks-to-implement-white-tailed-deer-management-plans.htm Tue, 04 Oct 2016 05:27:00 EST To provide for long-term protection and restoration of native vegetation, promote healthy and diverse forests and protect historic landscapes, three Western Maryland National Parks are preparing to implement previously approved white-tailed deer management plans this year. The National Park Service (NPS) will donate all suitable meat from reduction activities to local food banks. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/western-maryland-parks-to-implement-white-tailed-deer-management-plans.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-to-remove-hazardous-trees-from-park.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2016 03:29:00 EST The tree work will continue intermittently through December and may result in periodic lane closures along Park roads and periodic closures of parking lots. As work is being completed near roadways, flagmen will direct traffic around the operations. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-to-remove-hazardous-trees-from-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-celebrates-with-a-centennial-extravaganza.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:15:00 EST THURMONT, Md. – Catoctin Mountain Park celebrated the 100th birthday of the National Park Service with a Centennial Extravaganza at Camp Greentop from 10-3 on Saturday, August 27. The event was planned and hosted by the park and its partner, the Catoctin Forest Alliance (CFA). It was designed to showcase significant eras in the history of Catoctin Mountain through exhibits, demonstrations, programs and interactive activities presented by park rangers, volunteers and partners. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-celebrates-with-a-centennial-extravaganza.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/august-27-centennial-extravaganza.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2016 03:24:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park is partnering with the Catoctin Forest Alliance to present a Centennial Extravaganza celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service at Camp Greentop on Saturday, August 27, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/august-27-centennial-extravaganza.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-plans-centennial-extravaganza-celebrating-the-national-park-service-100th-anniversary.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2016 09:06:00 EST THURMONT, Md. – Catoctin Mountain Park is partnering with the Catoctin Forest Alliance to present a Centennial Extravaganza celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service at Camp Greentop on Saturday, August 27, 2016. The event, to be held in an open house format from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm, will revisit significant eras in the history of Catoctin Mountain through exhibits, demonstrations, programs and interactive activities presented by NPS personnel, park volunteers and park partners. The first 200 visitors will receive a special commemorative coin designed and produced for this event. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-plans-centennial-extravaganza-celebrating-the-national-park-service-100th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-july-30-31-2016.htm Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:01:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective Saturday, July 30, 2016 10:30 AM. Closures are scheduled to continue through Sunday, July 31, 2016 at approximately 2:30 PM. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-july-30-31-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-allows-bouldering.htm Wed, 22 Jun 2016 11:14:00 EST After being closed to bouldering for several years, Catoctin Mountain Park will open bouldering access in all areas of the park. As the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary, the park is pleased to allow the local climbing community a chance to discover one of the national parks in their own backyard. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-allows-bouldering.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-comments-on-invasive-plant-management-plan-for-national-capital-region-parks.htm Tue, 10 May 2016 08:33:00 EST WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting public comments on an Invasive Plant Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (plan/EA) for 15 national parks in the greater Washington D.C. region through June 9, 2016. Comments are accepted online or by mail. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-comments-on-invasive-plant-management-plan-for-national-capital-region-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/bioblitz-is-coming-to-a-national-park-near-you-register-now.htm Mon, 18 Apr 2016 21:29:00 EST Grab your magnifying glass and Metro card and explore the wilds in and around Washington, D.C., like never before! On May 20-21, parks across Greater Washington will participate in the National Parks BioBlitz. BioBlitz is a fun, fast-paced biological survey of a park’s creepers and crawlers, plants and pollinators, mammals and more! The National Park Service is celebrating its 100th birthday with more than 100 BioBlitzes across the country. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/bioblitz-is-coming-to-a-national-park-near-you-register-now.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/prescribed-fire-april-15-16-and-temporary-road-closure.htm Wed, 13 Apr 2016 05:14:00 EST Weather permitting Catoctin Mountain Park will conduct a prescribed fire on the 13 acre Quarters 5 property during the period of April 15-16, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/prescribed-fire-april-15-16-and-temporary-road-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-to-conduct-a-second-prescribed-fire.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:12:00 EST Weather permitting Catoctin Mountain Park will conduct a prescribed fire on the 13 acre Quarters 5 property during the period of April 15-16, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-to-conduct-a-second-prescribed-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-to-conduct-a-prescribed-fire.htm Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:35:00 EST Weather permitting Catoctin Mountain Park will conduct a prescribed fire on the 13 acre Braestrup property during the period of March 22-24, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-to-conduct-a-prescribed-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2016-spring-events-schedule.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2016 04:13:00 EST National Park Service celebrates its 100th birthday during 2016 and Catoctin Mountain Park will be The offering a number of programs during this Centennial year. Additional events and programs will take place as well, so please check our website at www.nps.gov/cato for updates https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2016-spring-events-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/spring-2016-events.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2016 04:02:00 EST The National Park Service celebrates its 100th birthday during 2016 and Catoctin Mountain Park will be offering a number of programs during this Centennial year. Additional events and programs will take place as well, so please check our website at www.nps.gov/cato for updates. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/spring-2016-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-2016-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm Sat, 05 Mar 2016 05:47:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program at Catoctin Mountain Park. This is an exciting opportunity for high school students to spend their summer doing meaningful work in a National Park site! The YCC program is scheduled to last for eight weeks beginning on June 27, 2016 and ending on August 19, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-2016-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-donates-more-than-30800-pounds-of-deer-meat-to-local-food-banks.htm Wed, 17 Feb 2016 03:55:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park completed the seventh year of white-tailed deer population reduction as prescribed in the Catoctin White-tailed Deer Management Plan / Final Environmental Impact Statement. The plan addressed the consumption of tree and shrub seedlings by an increasing deer population, which has limited the ability of native forests to regenerate. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-donates-more-than-30800-pounds-of-deer-meat-to-local-food-banks.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-ranger-debra-mills-wins-2015-regional-freeman-tilden-award.htm Mon, 07 Dec 2015 08:54:00 EST Debra Mills, Park Ranger at Catoctin Mountain Park received the National Capital Region’s Freeman Tilden Award for Interpretive Excellence at the National Association for Interpretation Annual Conference in Virginia Beach, VA. Named after Freeman Tilden, whose writings and teaching improved the quality of National Park Service programs and services based on visitor needs, the Freeman Tilden Award is the highest award presented to an individual National Park Service (NPS) interpreter. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-ranger-debra-mills-wins-2015-regional-freeman-tilden-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-deer-management-and-road-closures.htm Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:41:00 EST National Park Service personnel will be conducting deer spotlight surveys from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. during the week of October 26, 2015. The purpose of the surveys is to obtain a current deer population density estimate for the park. All roads that are within or along the boundary of the Park will be included in the surveys. These roads include Park Central, Manahan, Foxville Deerfield, and Quirauk School Roads as well as Route 77. Spotlighting will only take place on park property and will be conducted from a marked NPS vehicle. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-deer-management-and-road-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-deer-herd-health-study-and-temporary-road-closures.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2015 06:40:00 EST Park Central and Manahan Roads, located in Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont, Maryland, will close intermittently to vehicle traffic between 8:30 p.m. and 4 am on Tuesday September 1, through Thursday September 3, 2015 for a deer herd health study. The study will occur after dusk when the park is closed. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-deer-herd-health-study-and-temporary-road-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/guest-artists-to-share-their-talents-in-the-catoctin-mountains.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2015 08:37:00 EST THURMONT, MD- The Catoctin Forest Alliance, Cunningham Falls State Park and Catoctin Mountain Park will host Artists In Residence in August and September. The artists will share their talents during public presentations at Catoctin Mountain Park, Cunningham Falls State Park and the Thurmont Regional Library. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/guest-artists-to-share-their-talents-in-the-catoctin-mountains.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-august-1-2-2015.htm Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:22:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective Saturday, August 1, 2015 10:00 AM. Closures are scheduled to continue through Sunday, August 2, 2015 at approximately 4:00 PM. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-august-1-2-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-welcomes-new-division-chiefs.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2015 07:29:00 EST Ms. Lisa Nielsen and Mr. Jeff Filosa, have joined the Catoctin Mountain Park Staff as Administrative Officer and Chief Ranger, respectively. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-welcomes-new-division-chiefs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/the-frederick-stake-lds-church-and-catoctin-mountain-park-celebrate-national-trails-day-with-special-trail-activities.htm Sun, 31 May 2015 12:43:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park joins the Frederick Stake LDS Church, Cunningham Falls State Park, the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and Gambrill State Park in celebration of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 6. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/the-frederick-stake-lds-church-and-catoctin-mountain-park-celebrate-national-trails-day-with-special-trail-activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-will-increase-facility-and-permit-fees-beginning-june-1.htm Tue, 26 May 2015 10:18:00 EST Thurmont,MD - Catoctin Mountain Park will begin charging increased campground fees on June 1, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-will-increase-facility-and-permit-fees-beginning-june-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-enacts-partial-closures-for-the-gulf-cooperation-council-summit-on-thursday-may-14.htm Wed, 13 May 2015 12:06:00 EST Due to the Gulf Cooperation Council Summit activities, Catoctin Mountain Park will be partially and temporarily closed to the public beginning on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at approximately 11:59 p.m. through Thursday, May 14 at 11:59 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-enacts-partial-closures-for-the-gulf-cooperation-council-summit-on-thursday-may-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comments-on-invasive-plant-management-plan-for-15-national-capital-region-parks.htm Mon, 11 May 2015 07:51:00 EST Washington – The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting public scoping comments on an Invasive Plant Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (plan/EA) for 15 national parks in the greater Washington DC region. The plan/EA will identify long-term strategies to reduce impacts and threats from invasive plants, and will provide opportunities for restoring native plant communities and historic landscapes. Comments are being accepted through June 10, 2015 and can be submitted online. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comments-on-invasive-plant-management-plan-for-15-national-capital-region-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-for-may-2-3-2015.htm Fri, 01 May 2015 07:13:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective Saturday, May 2, 2015 at approximately 8:00 AM. Closures are scheduled to continue through Sunday, May 3, 2015 at approximately 2:30 PM. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-for-may-2-3-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/Catoctin-Mountain-Park-Schedules-Late-Spring-Activities.htm Tue, 21 Apr 2015 09:44:00 EST All park roads that were closed for the winter have reopened. Visitors and volunteers are encouraged to participate in the following late Spring activities and programs scheduled at Catoctin Mountain Park https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/Catoctin-Mountain-Park-Schedules-Late-Spring-Activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/Catoctin-Mountain-Park-Donates-More-Than-4485-Pounds-of-Deer-Meat-To-Local-Food-Banks.htm Wed, 01 Apr 2015 04:32:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park completed the sixth year of white-tailed deer population reduction as prescribed in the Catoctin White-tailed Deer Management Plan / Final Environmental Impact Statement. The plan addressed the consumption of tree and shrub seedlings by an increasing deer population, which has limited the ability of native forests to regenerate. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/Catoctin-Mountain-Park-Donates-More-Than-4485-Pounds-of-Deer-Meat-To-Local-Food-Banks.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/Catoctin-Mountain-Park-Joins-National-Find-Your-Park-Movement.htm Wed, 01 Apr 2015 04:23:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park joins national parks, programs and partners across the country to encourage everyone to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com. Launched yesterday by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, Find Your Park is a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for its second century of service. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/Catoctin-Mountain-Park-Joins-National-Find-Your-Park-Movement.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/Catoctin-Mountain-Park-to-Host-the-Third-Annual-Frederick-County-Outdoor-School-Reunion-at-Camp-Greentop.htm Fri, 27 Mar 2015 11:55:00 EST The Third Annual Frederick County Outdoor School Reunion will be held at Camp Greentop in Catoctin Mountain Park on Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Reunion celebrates memories of the Frederick County Outdoor School Program that operated at Camp Greentop from 1957 until 1996. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/Catoctin-Mountain-Park-to-Host-the-Third-Annual-Frederick-County-Outdoor-School-Reunion-at-Camp-Greentop.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/Catoctin-Mountain-Park-Reopens-Park-Facilities-and-Announces-Spring-Activities.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:38:00 EST The Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19. Closed portions of roads within the park are also scheduled for reopening. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/Catoctin-Mountain-Park-Reopens-Park-Facilities-and-Announces-Spring-Activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/Catoctin-Mountain-Park-Announces-2015-Youth-Conservation-Corps-Program.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2015 05:35:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program at Catoctin Mountain Park. This is an exciting opportunity for high school students to spend their summer doing meaningful work in a National Park! The YCC program lasts for eight weeks beginning on June 22, 2015 and ending on August 14, 2015 https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/Catoctin-Mountain-Park-Announces-2015-Youth-Conservation-Corps-Program.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/burst-water-pipe-forces-closure-of-the-catoctin-mountain-park-visitor-center.htm Wed, 18 Feb 2015 07:58:00 EST The Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center has been closed due to safety issues related to a pipe burst by recent low temperatures. The center will remain closed for the immediate future due to associated damage. Ceiling tile and carpet will need to be replaced. While there is no projected reopening date at this time, closure is anticipated through the end of February. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/burst-water-pipe-forces-closure-of-the-catoctin-mountain-park-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-proposes-change-to-fee-structure.htm Tue, 03 Feb 2015 12:19:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park invites public comment on changes to facility use and special park use permit fees that will become effective May 1, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-proposes-change-to-fee-structure.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-reschedules-february-deer-management.htm Mon, 02 Feb 2015 05:40:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park deer management operations have been rescheduled to include February 11-12. Deer management operations that were previously scheduled for February 2-3 were cancelled due to adverse weather conditions including fog and ice. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-reschedules-february-deer-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/law-enforcement-rangers-retire-from-catoctin-mountain-park.htm Tue, 27 Jan 2015 05:54:00 EST Chief Ranger Holly Rife and Law Enforcement Ranger John Kempisty have retired from the National Park Service effective December 31, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/law-enforcement-rangers-retire-from-catoctin-mountain-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-ranger-don-stanley-wins-regional-harry-yount-award.htm Tue, 27 Jan 2015 05:47:00 EST Donald Stanley, Park Ranger at Catoctin Mountain Park, has been selected to receive the National Capital Region’s Harry Yount Award. Named after Harry Yount, the first National Park Ranger, the award recognizes individual excellence in the art and science of rangering. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-ranger-don-stanley-wins-regional-harry-yount-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-proposes-changes-to-fee-structure.htm Thu, 22 Jan 2015 04:34:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park invites public comment on changes to facility use and special park use permit fees that will become effective May 1, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-proposes-changes-to-fee-structure.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-reschedules-deer-management.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2015 08:19:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park deer management operations have been rescheduled to include January 12-15, February 2-5, and February 23-26. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-reschedules-deer-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-adjusts-visitor-center-hours.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:28:00 EST The Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center will close on Wednesdays beginning December 3, 2014 to increase efficiency and reduce rising energy costs. The closures will continue through March 25, 2015 when the Visitor Center will return to a seven day operation. As Wednesdays are the lowest visitation day, impact to visitors will be negligible. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-adjusts-visitor-center-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-revises-road-and-park-closure-schedule.htm Thu, 13 Nov 2014 06:30:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park has revised the closure schedule for deer reduction activities. Portions of Catoctin Mountain Park (CATO) will be periodically closed Monday – Thursday from 10:00 am until sunset, beginning November 17 through December 18, 2014. During this time, CATO staff will conduct white-tailed deer herd reduction activities in accordance with the Catoctin White-tailed Deer Management Plan / Final Environmental Impact Statement. These activities will also occur after sunset, when the Park is closed to visitors. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-revises-road-and-park-closure-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-cancels-firewood-permit-program.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:45:00 EST The Catoctin Mountain Park Firewood Permit Program, announced October 15, 2014, has been cancelled. A recently funded Hazardous Fuel Reduction Contract will engage contractors to reduce concentrations of hazardous fuel in specified areas, and eliminates the need for the previously announced collection policy. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-cancels-firewood-permit-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closures-are-announced-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm Tue, 28 Oct 2014 14:20:00 EST Portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective Friday, October 31, 2014 from approximately 8:00 AM through approximately 11:00 AM for training exercises. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closures-are-announced-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-fall-activities-schedule-and-road-closures.htm Wed, 15 Oct 2014 06:56:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park announces fall activities, road closures and deer reduction activities. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-fall-activities-schedule-and-road-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/visitor-suffers-fatal-heart-attack-while-hiking-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:14:00 EST A 69 year old male park visitor experienced a medical incident while hiking with his family on the Hog Rock Trail in Catoctin Mountain Park on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. A 911 call, received at approximately 1323 hours, requested medical assistance for an unconscious patient. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/visitor-suffers-fatal-heart-attack-while-hiking-at-catoctin-mountain-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-september-19-21-2014.htm Fri, 19 Sep 2014 08:07:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective Friday, September 19, 2014 at approximately 3:00 PM. Closures are scheduled to continue through Sunday, September 21, 2014 at approximately 3:00 PM. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-closures-september-19-21-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2014compendiumchanges.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2014 18:58:00 EST At the direction of National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis, Superintendent Mel Poole has made revisions to the 2014 Catoctin Mountain Park Superintendent’s Compendium. The changes immediately prohibit launching, landing, or operating unmanned aircraft on lands and waters administered by Catoctin Mountain Park. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2014compendiumchanges.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/onecommonunity.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2014 08:48:00 EST One Common Unity Brings Youth, Parents and Adult Professionals to End of Year Summer Retreat. On Sunday, August 10, 2014, 40 DC urban youth journeyed to Camp Round Meadow in Catoctin Mountain Park as part of The Fly By Light: Discover Your True Nature (FBL) program, a pilot partnership with the NPS National Capital Region (NCR) parks, which provides vulnerable D.C. youth with safe spaces in which they learn to express themselves emotionally and artistically. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/onecommonunity.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/barberry_brigade.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:21:00 EST The goal of the Barberry Brigade is to recruit 100 volunteer teams to contribute 100 hours or more with the objective of removing visual signs of Japanese Barberry within 100 feet of all roads, trails and developed areas in Catoctin Mountain Park by the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service on August 25, 2016. Participating individuals volunteering 10 or more hours to this cause will receive a special patch. All members of the Barberry Brigade will be invited to a recognition picnic on National Public Lands Day in September, 2016. The Barberry Brigade will require more enthusiasm than skill, as plants will be literally ripped from the soil. Interested individuals or groups may enlist by contacting Volunteer Coordinator Debra Mills at debbie_mills@nps.gov, or by calling 301-663-9399. Participation is possible year-round, but conditions for pulling are best in late Spring and early Fall. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/barberry_brigade.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closures-august-2-3_2014.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2014 11:49:00 EST Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed effective Saturday, August 2, 2014 at approximately 10:00 AM. Closures are scheduled to continue through Sunday, August 3, 2014 at approximately 4:00 PM. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-closures-august-2-3_2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/barberrybrigade.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2014 09:36:00 EST It has been stated that the invasive of non-native, alien plants is the most irreversible human impact on earth's ecosystem. Catoctin Mountain Park hopes to lessen the impact of Japanese Barberry through citizen involvement in the "Barberry Brigade." https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/barberrybrigade.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-partial-closure-july-18-to-20-2014.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:25:00 EST Details of temporary partial park closures July 18 through 20, 2014 https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/temporary-partial-closure-july-18-to-20-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/cato-vip-jim-robbins-receives-national-award.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2014 10:53:00 EST H. H. "Jim" Robbins from Catoctin Mountain Park was honored with the George and Helen Hartzog Individual Volunteer Award for the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/cato-vip-jim-robbins-receives-national-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-volunteers-win-national-park-service-regional-awards-2012-2013.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2014 09:12:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park Volunteers Win National Park Service Regional Awards https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-volunteers-win-national-park-service-regional-awards-2012-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/donaldson_wins_regional_directors_award.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2014 05:56:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park Ranger Lindsey Donaldson Wins Regional Director's Award for Natural Resource Management https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/donaldson_wins_regional_directors_award.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/deer-mgmt-actions-for-2013-and-2014-and-population-surveys.htm Tue, 22 Apr 2014 08:27:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park Concludes Deer Management Actions for Winter 2013-2014 and Conducts Population Surveys https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/deer-mgmt-actions-for-2013-and-2014-and-population-surveys.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/facility-managers-leaders-program-class-of-2014-to-2015.htm Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:27:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park's Matthew Morgan is Selected for the Facility Manager's Leaders Program Class of 2014-2015. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/facility-managers-leaders-program-class-of-2014-to-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/day-of-service-may-10-2014.htm Tue, 15 Apr 2014 05:02:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park and the Catoctin Forest Alliance Invite Volunteers to Join in a Day of Service May 10 https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/day-of-service-may-10-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/basic-technical-rescue-training.htm Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:42:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park to Host the 2014 National Park Service Basic Technical Rescue Training https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/basic-technical-rescue-training.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/second-annual-frederick-county-outdoor-school-reunion-at-camp-greentop.htm Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:32:00 EST Second Annual Frederick County Outdoor School Reunion at Camp Greentop on April 5, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/second-annual-frederick-county-outdoor-school-reunion-at-camp-greentop.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2014-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm Fri, 14 Mar 2014 13:38:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program at Catoctin Mountain Park. This is an exciting opportunity for high school students to spend their summer doing meaningful work in a National Park site! The YCC program is scheduled to last for eight weeks beginning on June 23, 2014 and ending on August 15, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2014-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/road-openings-and-spring-activities-schedule.htm Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:25:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park Announces Road Openings and Spring Activities Schedule. Park Central and Manahan Roads Reopen after Seasonal Closures, Orienteering (Map and Compass Reading) - Sundays, March 16 and 23, and Saturdays, March 22 and 29 at the Visitor Center at 1:00 p.m., Frederick County Outdoor School Reunion – Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Recreation Hall in Camp Greentop and Deer Reduction Activities. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/road-openings-and-spring-activities-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2014-economic-impact.htm Wed, 05 Mar 2014 07:37:00 EST National Park Survey Quantifies Catoctin Mountain Park’s Local Economic Impact. Detail of these impacts, and the methodology used for the study are contained in the publication, 2012 National Parks Spending Effects, available at : https://www.nature.nps.gov/socialscience/economics.cfm. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2014-economic-impact.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/amish-volunteers-to-assist-catoctin-mountain-park.htm Mon, 24 Feb 2014 10:40:00 EST A team of eight young Amish men led by an experienced craftsman will spend one month restoring rustic cabins built during Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal program in 1937. Working under the direction of Catoctin Mountain Park’s historic preservation carpenters Mark Hauver and Roger Pickett, the Amish group, will reduce designated cabins to original components then restore, replace or, re-create structural elements using historically accurate techniques and materials. The group will travel by train from Napanee, Indiana and spend most of March at the park. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/amish-volunteers-to-assist-catoctin-mountain-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/public-review-blue-blazes-bridge.htm Sun, 17 Nov 2013 07:31:00 EST Public Review for the Environmental Assessment for the Bridge to the Blue Blazes Parking Lot. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/public-review-blue-blazes-bridge.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2013-winter-activities.htm Mon, 04 Nov 2013 08:51:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park Announces Winter Activities Schedule and Road Closures. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2013-winter-activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/debris-pile-burn-may-12-13-2013.htm Sat, 11 May 2013 14:17:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park to Conduct a Debris Pile Burn/Structural Fire Training Exercise May 12-13, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/debris-pile-burn-may-12-13-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/debris-pile-burn-rescheduled-for-may-10-11-2013.htm Sat, 04 May 2013 06:24:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park Postpones Debris Pile Burn/Structural Fire Training Exercise until May 10-11, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/debris-pile-burn-rescheduled-for-may-10-11-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/debrispileburnstructuralfiretrainingexercise.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 10:50:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park and the Guardian Hose Company of Thurmont, MD will conduct a mutual Structural Fire Training Exercise May 3 – 5, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/debrispileburnstructuralfiretrainingexercise.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/kidsinparkstrackstailribboncutting.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park will designate the Brown’s Farm Trail in Owens Creek Picnic Area as part of the Kids in Parks program originally developed by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/kidsinparkstrackstailribboncutting.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2013-spring-activities-and-facility-schedules.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:48:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park Announces Spring Activities and Facility Schedules. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2013-spring-activities-and-facility-schedules.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/april-6-2013-bell-and-history-day-events.htm Sun, 17 Mar 2013 07:54:00 EST On April 6, Catoctin Mountain Park is partnering with Thurmont, Maryland's Catoctin High School to present a reunion of the Frederick County Outdoor School alumni as part of the National Park Foundation's Park Stewards program. On April 6, 2013, Volunteer Blacksmith Don Cornell, will demonstrate basic forging techniques at the Blacksmith Shop in Camp Round Meadow from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/april-6-2013-bell-and-history-day-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2013-spring-activities-schedule-and-road-openings.htm Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:17:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park Announces Road Openings and Spring Activities Schedule. Note - The opening dates of Camp Misty Mount and Owens Creek Campground may change. Please call the visitor center at (301) 663-9388 for updated information. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2013-spring-activities-schedule-and-road-openings.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/amish-volunteers-assist-with-cabin-preservation.htm Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:52:00 EST Twelve members of the Indiana Amish Anabaptist Service Program from Nappanee, Indiana, have volunteered to help with preservation and restoration of historic cabins at Camp Misty Mount in Catoctin Mountain Park. Eight young men and an experienced work leader will spend one month restoring rustic cabins constructed originally as part of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal program in 1937. The Amish group, working under the direction of Catoctin historic preservation carpenters Mark Hauver and Roger Pickett, will strip designated cabins to original components then restore, replace or re-create structural elements using historically accurate techniques and materials. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/amish-volunteers-assist-with-cabin-preservation.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/winter-activities-and-road-closures.htm Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:19:00 EST For information about Winter Activities and Road Closures please see news release. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/winter-activities-and-road-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-partial-closures-october-19-through-october-22.htm Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:28:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park Announces Temporary Partial Closures October 19 through October 22 https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/catoctin-mountain-park-announces-temporary-partial-closures-october-19-through-october-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/road-construction-foxville-deerfield-road-october-17-november-16-2012.htm Wed, 17 Oct 2012 07:54:00 EST Travelers may experience periodic delays and one-way traffic due to road construction along approximately .78 mile of Foxville-Deerfield Road from the northern boundary of Catoctin Mountain Park to the Owens Creek Campground entrance from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 until Friday, November 16, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/road-construction-foxville-deerfield-road-october-17-november-16-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-public-lands-day.htm Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:10:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park joins public lands across the nation in celebration of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 29, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/rain-garden-workshop.htm Mon, 11 Jun 2012 08:36:00 EST Rain Garden Workshop on Saturday, June 16 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Camp Round Meadow at Catoctin Mountain Park. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/rain-garden-workshop.htm