Last updated: April 5, 2021
Thing to Do
Park Museum
NPS Photo
The visitor center hosts new exhibits, installed in spring 2019. Learn about the history of Catoctin Mountain and the national park that was created here. American Indians, farmers, iron makers, the WPA, CCC, Jobs Corps and so many others played a role in making Catoctin Mountain Park the special place it is today. Discover how even your visit plays a part in the making of this park.
Details
Activity
Museum Exhibits
Pets Allowed
No
Pets are not allowed in the visitor center.
Activity Fee
No
Visitor Center Parking Lots
There is no parking fee.
Cost: $0.00
There is no parking fee.
Cost: $0.00
Location
Visitor Center
Visitor Center (GPS Address: 14707 Park Central Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788). Main parking lot: asphalt, contains 2 electric vehicle charging stations. Secondary parking lot: across Park Central Road from the Visitor Center, gravel surface. Restroom, maps, and information available at Visitor Center when open. Picnic Tables located by gravel lot. Additional parking: It is legal to park along Route 77 as long as your vehicle is entirely outside the white line. Route 77 is outside of the park jurisdiction.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
The park is open daily from dawn until dusk.
The visitor center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March through November and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. December through February. It is closed on the following federal holidays:
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Following guidance from the CDC and recommendations from state and local public health authorities in consultation with NPS Public Health Service officers, the visitor center is closed until further notice.
Accessibility Information
The visitor center is ADA accessible.