Cabins · National Park Service · Maryland
Cabins at Camp Misty Mount
National Park Service · Maryland, United States
- Units
- 29
- Sleeps
- 3–8 per unit
- Bedrooms
- 1–2 per unit
- Private bath
- 1 of 29
- Electricity
- All
- Wheelchair accessible
- 2 of 29
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,152 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Nearest town
- THURMONT
- Address
- THURMONT , MD, 21788
- Phone
- 301-271-3140
About
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)
Individual rustic, historic cabins can be rented for overnight family enjoyment.
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 Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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 from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The dining hall with a commercial kitchen is available for group rentals only. In order to reserve it, groups must reserve at least 7 cabins. The dining hall/ kitchen facility does not have its own designated restrooms or parking. Reservations for the dining hall must be made by contacting the Camp Manager at CATO_CampManager@nps.gov.
Camp Misty Mount is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Additional questions about the facility should be directed to the Camp Manager via email at CATO_CampManager@nps.gov or by calling 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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (301) 663-9388.
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.
Each unit
| Unit | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Kitchen | Bath | Heat | Power | Accessible | Pets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin 16 | 6 | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | ||
| Cabin 18 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 20 | 6 | 2 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 25 | 3 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 26 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 27 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 28 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 29 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 30 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | Reserve | ||||
| Cabin 31 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 34 | 3 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 35 | 3 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 36 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 37 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 38 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 39 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 40 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 41 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 44 | 3 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 45 | 3 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 46 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 47 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 48 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 49 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 50 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Cabin 51 | 4 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Lodge 23 | 8 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Lodge 32 | 8 | 1 | ✓ | – | – | Reserve | |||
| Lodge 42 | 8 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | – | Reserve |
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 23° | 2° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 27° | 5° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 51° | 34° | 6° | 71° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 65° | 42° | 25° | 86° | 5 of 11 |
| May | 71° | 53° | 36° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 78° | 60° | 51° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 67° | 59° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 82° | 68° | 56° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 77° | 61° | 47° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 45° | 35° | 80° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 49° | 34° | 23° | 67° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 28° | 12° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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