Established Camping
Picnic Key Beach Campground — Everglades National Park
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Beginning August 4th, a contractor will be paving sections of multiple park roads. Throughout the paving project there will be access to facilities, however, portions of the roads will be closed to traffic and detours may be necessary. A map depicting the closed section(s) will be posted under an Alert on the park website Catoctin Mountain Park (U.S. National Park Service). Please check the website prior to your stay for the most current information.
Picnic Key Beach Campground is located in Catoctin Mountain Park, featuring forested terrain with rolling hills. The area experiences temperature highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Cunningham Falls State Park and the Catoctin Mountain Zoo.
Description
Overview
This historic cabin camp was completed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration. The camp is surrounded by hardwood forests on the slopes of Catoctin Mountain Park. Learn more in our video Misty Mount: A Hidden Gem (or the audio described version)
Recreation
Misty Mount offers a number of nearby recreation opportunities. The trailhead to Catoctin Mountain Park's trail system at Wolf Rock is a short walk from the camp. Catoctin has over 25 miles (40 km) of trails with stunning overlooks. Wildlife watching, bouldering, rock climbing and fly fishing are popular activities along with hiking and camping. Kids and adults enjoy the camp's swimming pool, open from late May through September.
Facilities
These rustic American chestnut cabins can accommodate three to eight people. They have interior and exterior lighting, metal cots with vinyl mattresses, waste and recycle bins and broom. The (3) lodges and cabin 16 have a table and bench seating. The exterior of each cabin site has a picnic table, and fire ring/grill. Firewood is available in woodsheds located in the lower loop and near the host cabin. Centrally located comfort stations include hot showers, flush toilets and sinks. Lower loop has the women's facilities, middle loop has the men's facility, and the upper loop has both men's and women's facilities. Three dishwashing stations are located throughout the camp. Water from the dishwashing stations is potable. The swimming pool is available late May through early September._A dining hall and commercial kitchen are available for group rental only. In order to reserve this facility groups must reserve at least 8 cabins. The dining hall/ kitchen facility does not have restrooms or parking. Camp Misty Mount is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Questions about the facility should be directed to the Camp Manager by email to CATO_Camp_Manager@nps.gov or by calling 1-301-271-3140.
Natural Features
Camp Misty Mount is surrounded by Eastern deciduous hardwood forests on the slopes of Catoctin Mountain Park. The region is part of the Blue Ridge Province and offers access to scenic mountain views and clear streams.
Nearby Attractions
Interconnected hiking trails can be reached from Misty Mount on the Wolf Rock Trail, or by driving within a mile of the camp. Try the Hog Rock Trail or the Thurmont Vista Trail for phenomenal views of the valleys below. Visitors can hike to Cunningham Falls, the tallest waterfall in Maryland, from the Visitor Center.
Charges & Cancellations
Changes and Cancellations A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.
Reservation Info
This permit allows the permit holder and their group to overnight camp at designated campsites within the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness. Reservations can be made online, year-round, 90-days before trip start date on a rolling basis. Reservations open daily at 10:00 am Eastern Standard Time. Making separate reservations for each night is not necessary. One permit/reservation per trip.
Your reservation confirmation email will serve as your permit. You are NOT required to pick up a phyical permit in person.
Location
Picnic Key Beach Campground — Everglades National Park is located in Maryland
Directions
The street address for GPS use is 14799 Park Central Road, Thurmont, MD.From Washington DC: take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north to I-495 onto I-270 north 27 miles (43.5 km) to Frederick, MD. Take Route 15 for 17 miles (27 km) north to Thurmont, MD. Take Route 77 West, the exit sign is marked Catoctin Mountain Park. Travel approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west on Route 77 and turn right onto Park Central Road. Pass the Visitor Center and continue 7/10 of a mile (1 km) and turn left into Camp Misty Mount.From Gettysburg, PA: take Route 15 South. In Thurmont, MD, exit onto Route 77 West (the exit sign says Catoctin Mountain Park). Travel approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west on Route 77 and turn right onto Park Central Road. Pass the Visitor Center and continue 7/10 of a mile (1 km) and turn left into Camp Misty Mount.
Address
6602 FOXVILLE ROAD
Thurmont, MD 21788
Coordinates
39.6396444 N
77.4462972 W
Drive Time
- 19 min from Gettysburg
- 32 min from Hagerstown
- 42 min from Chambersburg
- 56 min from York
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 user
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Fires
Contact
General Info
Reservations
