Catoctin Mountain Park is a stunning natural oasis nestled in Thurmont, Maryland. This picturesque park offers visitors a chance to explore lush …
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Jun 23, 2024
Took a hike here during a heatwave. Luckily the mountain was much cooler than surrounding areas. Don’t be turned off by the rugged terrain or trails being labeled strenuous. They are rugged and tough… Full review by Ste21886
Jun 15, 2024
In the second Saturday morning of June, we explored the gateway loop trail. The trails features two of the most well known rock formations at Catoctin Mountain Park: Chimney Rock (1419 ft) and Wolf R… Full review by LightPacker308286
Apr 6, 2024
Catoctin Mountain Park is a beautiful oasis about 90 minutes northwest of Baltimore. The drive up to the visitor center is tight and scary but it was worth it. There are several well maintained trail… Full review by Alicia_JA
I cannot hike far but would like to see waterfalls. How far is it from a parking area to view waterfalls? What would be the closest parking area?
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I don't remember any falls in the free National Park part. But across highway 77 is a State Park (entry fee) that has falls. And there is a parking area about a half mile west of the turnoff …
I don't remember any falls in the free National Park part. But across highway 77 is a State Park (entry fee) that has falls. And there is a parking area about a half mile west of the turnoff for Catoctin Hollow Road. I've had knee replacements and I was able to walk the couple hundred feet of level boardwalk to get back to the big Cunningham falls. It is free and wheelchair accessible. If you go on Google Maps and click on the trail that ends at the falls it has a bunch of pictures so you can see what to expect. You can't touch the water from the boardwalk, but you get up within 20 yards of the falls so you can see it well. To actually go in the falls you would have to walk more rugged trails from the State Park side.
hi are you pet friendly and what are your prices for pets if you are and did you have Water and Electric for tents and how many people can be on a tent site on tents and are there bathrooms and is there a pool is there a laundromat or anything like that what kind of activities do you have what kind of historical things and activities do you have for grandparents and grandchildren and puppies
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The Catoctin National Park is pet friendly (on leash). They have some limited rustic "tent only" camping. No electric or water. However, nearby across the road (MD route 77) is …
The Catoctin National Park is pet friendly (on leash). They have some limited rustic "tent only" camping. No electric or water. However, nearby across the road (MD route 77) is Cunningham Falls State Park which has camping that would suit your needs. There is also a lake for swimming. The closest laundromat would be in the near by town of Thurmont. 10 minutes away.
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