About Adirondack Shelters
Number of accommodations: 2
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Hiking
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2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (75)
What Guests Are Saying
The shelter and surrounding area were clean, with a delightful morning chorus of bird songs. Reviewers noted that all conditions were as promised, and trails nearby were well marked. It's recommended to bring your own toilet paper for the outhouse.
What Guests Are Saying
The shelter and surrounding area were clean, with a delightful morning chorus of bird songs. Reviewers noted that all conditions were as promised, and trails nearby were well marked. It's recommended to bring your own toilet paper for the outhouse.
Review Summary
Andrew O
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
Always a great time. Such a convenient getaway. A nice length hike in and a pleasant place to stay. I always enjoy a nice fire and the bright stars at night. Great trip for a quick retreat!
Nathanael B
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
Well maintained facilities. About wood for fires and comfortable to sleep in with a pad and sleeping bag
Nathanael B
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
Well maintained facilities. About wood for fires and comfortable to sleep in with a pad and sleeping bag
Glenn B
VerifiedNovember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
Always a wonderful hike, and overnight expecially winter.
Glenn B
VerifiedNovember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
Always a wonderful hike, and overnight expecially winter.
Liz L
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
The hiking trail that leads to the Adirondack shelters is well marked. It was gorgeous with all the changing leaves as well. It’s an easy hike with very little change in elevation. I was fortunate to find that someone had left enough wood for a fire to last through the evening. There are two benches near the fire to relax by. The neighboring shelter is far enough away and also surrounded by trees, that you can barely make it its position- which is nice if you’re looking for solitude. This was my second stay here and it was very enjoyable.
Liz L
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
The hiking trail that leads to the Adirondack shelters is well marked. It was gorgeous with all the changing leaves as well. It’s an easy hike with very little change in elevation. I was fortunate to find that someone had left enough wood for a fire to last through the evening. There are two benches near the fire to relax by. The neighboring shelter is far enough away and also surrounded by trees, that you can barely make it its position- which is nice if you’re looking for solitude. This was my second stay here and it was very enjoyable.
Alexander N
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
Had a great time. Parking lot was easy to find and the hike up was well cleared and marked. Shelter was nice with a few communal supplies left by others.
Alexander N
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
Had a great time. Parking lot was easy to find and the hike up was well cleared and marked. Shelter was nice with a few communal supplies left by others.
Henry S
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
We underestimated the hike and overpacked. Site was beautiful and slept well. Bathroom was scary. Sadly we had no dry firewood but we’ll bring some next time. Definitely worth the 8 bucks.
Location Adirondack Shelters
Address:
Catoctin Mountain Park, 6602 Foxville Road
Thurmont, MD, 21788
United States
Directions to the trailhead parking at Camp Round Meadow: From Thurmont MD, take Route 77 west 5 miles (8 km) to Foxville Road. Turn right and follow signs to Camp Round Meadow parking area.
You cannot drive to the shelters. The hike is a minimum of 3 miles (4.8 km).
GPS coordinates for Shelter #1 are 39° 40' 37.8001" N 77° 29' 3.8000" W
Shelter #2 is nearby (visible from) Shelter #1.
Hikers: protect park resources by using the trail system when accessing the shelters or other park features. Obtain trail maps at the park Visitor Center or download them from the Catoctin Mountain Park Hiking web page. Hilly terrain and the forest canopy can prevent satellite signals from reaching your unit increasing the importance of a back-up strategy.
The campground is accessible via Route 77, which connects to Thurmont, MD. No other major roads are mentioned within a meaningful distance.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.6444 / -77.4861
Elevation: 468 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
