About Adirondack Shelters
Number of accommodations: 2
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Hiking
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2026 Season availability
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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
Teresita C
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
Everything was absolutely wonderful! There were FOUR rolls of toilet paper! And wood for a fire every night! I appreciated the information the East Side trails provided about the ecosystems, landforms, and history in the park and their corresponding brochures. It was also wonderful to see accessible trails, such as the Spicebush Trail.
Jaycee S
VerifiedMay 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
The park is not very well marked for getting to the shelters. It is very east to get lost and the trail markings are not very clear.
Jaycee S
VerifiedMay 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
The park is not very well marked for getting to the shelters. It is very east to get lost and the trail markings are not very clear.
Doug S
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
Great starting point for hikes around the park: https://www.nps.gov/cato/planyourvisit/west-hiking-trails.htm
Doug S
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
Great starting point for hikes around the park: https://www.nps.gov/cato/planyourvisit/west-hiking-trails.htm
Elizabeth B
VerifiedMay 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
Relatively easy hike out to the shelters though the labelling is a bit odd as you hit a sign pointing to "shelters" (which only leads to one) before you get to the main sign directing you to the shelters by number (in between both shelters on the main trail) so look for that before wandering down a side trail to a shelter. (Note: we hiked out in the dark so this likely made it more difficult to find) Overall, just a really nice experience. You can't see the other shelter from your camp and it's an easy fun backpacking trip.
Elizabeth B
VerifiedMay 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
Relatively easy hike out to the shelters though the labelling is a bit odd as you hit a sign pointing to "shelters" (which only leads to one) before you get to the main sign directing you to the shelters by number (in between both shelters on the main trail) so look for that before wandering down a side trail to a shelter. (Note: we hiked out in the dark so this likely made it more difficult to find) Overall, just a really nice experience. You can't see the other shelter from your camp and it's an easy fun backpacking trip.
Jim W
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
Catocin Mountain Park was very clean and beautiful. NPS staff were friendly and informative. I had a great time camping in the secluded lean-to. The trails are in great shape.. The park in general is fantastic. From backcountry primitive camping to rock outcrops sporting expansive views. Highly recommend Catocin. Great place for whole family to enjoy beginners to experienced
Jim W
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
Catocin Mountain Park was very clean and beautiful. NPS staff were friendly and informative. I had a great time camping in the secluded lean-to. The trails are in great shape.. The park in general is fantastic. From backcountry primitive camping to rock outcrops sporting expansive views. Highly recommend Catocin. Great place for whole family to enjoy beginners to experienced
Samuel D
VerifiedApril 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Adirondack Shelters
I’ve stayed in these shelters twice now. It’s a fairly easy 3ish mile hike in and out, great for testing out new gear. The sites themselves are great and fairly secluded. There is a stream nearby if you need to filter water.
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
