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General

Camp Misty Mount does not accept walk in reservations. Reservations must be made online or by calling the call center. Reservations for Camp Misty Mount are not processed within the Park.

A log cabin nestled among trees at Camp Misty Mount
Outdoor wooden sign on road with NPS Arrowhead. Sign labeled Misty Mount with an arrow symbol.
The fenced, outdoor swimming pool at Camp Misty Mount is a big hit during hot summer days
Interior of cabin from front door.  Wooden floor with 4 metal cots and blue vinyl covered mattresses.
Outdoor wooden sign labeled "Misty Mount" with an arrow symbol.

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Available sites

29 total sites

About Camp Misty Mount

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)

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Nov 1

Campground Amenities

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Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

29 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 Cabin 16, Loop: Middle Cabin
6 guests
🏠 Cabin 18, Loop: CAMP MISTY MOUNT Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 20, Loop: CAMP MISTY MOUNT Cabin
6 guests
🏠 Cabin 25, Loop: Lower Cabin
3 guests
🏠 Cabin 26, Loop: Lower Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 27, Loop: Lower Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 28, Loop: Lower Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 29, Loop: Lower Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 30, Loop: Lower Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 31, Loop: Lower Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 34, Loop: Middle Cabin
3 guests
🏠 Cabin 35, Loop: Middle Cabin
3 guests
🏠 Cabin 36, Loop: Middle Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 37, Loop: Middle Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 38, Loop: Middle Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 39, Loop: Middle Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 40, Loop: Middle Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 41, Loop: Middle Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 44, Loop: Upper Cabin
3 guests
🏠 Cabin 45, Loop: Upper Cabin
3 guests
🏠 Cabin 46, Loop: Upper Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 47, Loop: Upper Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 48, Loop: Upper Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 49, Loop: Upper Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 50, Loop: Upper Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Cabin 51, Loop: Upper Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Lodge 23, Loop: Lower Cabin
8 guests
🏠 Lodge 32, Loop: Middle Cabin
8 guests
🏠 Lodge 42, Loop: Upper Cabin
8 guests

Reviews (173)

What Guests Are Saying

Camp Misty Mount offers a wonderful getaway with spacious, clean cabins and a beautiful natural setting. Guests appreciate the friendly staff, well-maintained facilities, and enjoyable amenities like the heated pool and hiking trails. While there are some concerns regarding noise and accessibility, the overall experience is highly recommended for families and groups looking for a relaxing camping experience.

Review Summary

4.7
173 reviews
5
79.2%
137
4
12.7%
22
3
4.6%
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2.3%
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Hila L

Verified

June 12, 2022 • Stayed at: Cabin 49, Loop: Upper

5

Very well maintained facilities and friendly staff. Especially enjoyed the pool in the upper part of the camp!

Karen F

Verified

June 18, 2022 • Stayed at: Cabin 20, Loop: CAMP MISTY MOUNT

5

Beautiful cabins, beautiful woods, easy check in and check out, nice pool, clean bathrooms, not too crowded. Felt extremely safe as a solo female traveler

Mark K

Verified

June 22, 2022 • Stayed at: Cabin 25, Loop: Lower

4

Cabin #25, Jun 4-6, 2022. Really a great experience, but be aware, the cabins are truly rustic (although they have outlets and a ceiling fan). The pictures you see on line are accurate. Recommend you arrive in the daylight for a couple of reasons. First off, it helps to get a lay-of-the-land (which is hilly) because you'll potentially be walking after dark. After you drop your gear at your cabin, you'll need to move your car to the parking area and then walk back to your cabin. Depending on where you are this can be a quarter-mile or so, but the walk is pretty dark after sunset, which by the way comes earlier than expected due to the thick forest. The second reason to arrive early is to use the broom to remove cobwebs and so forth from your cabin. Firewood is close-by with wagons to help move the wood. Rangers are great, and they have 'ranger volunteers' to assist after hours as needed. Bring a plastic table cloth for the picnic tables. They need to be power washed, and this is really the only serious recommendation I would make. So I hope someone will read this. You really didn't want to sit down on the benches or put anything on the bare table. The pool is very nice but you may want to bring your own lawn chairs. It is fully handicap accessable to include ramps into the water-top. Final couple of points: Be sure you stop by the Visitors Center one mile south on Rt 77. Good maps, facilities, water, and local area orientation; and be sure to use the hiking trails. They're short, medium, and long to fit your skills. But they're a lot of fun and we found them generally uncrowded. Enjoy the experience.

Stuart N

Verified

June 26, 2022 • Stayed at: Cabin 41, Loop: Middle

5

The rangers were very friendly and helpful. It's a wonderful place to stay.

Ryan S

Verified

June 27, 2022 • Stayed at: Cabin 25, Loop: Lower

5

Had lots of fun, can’t wait to visit again 😊

Carol K

Verified

July 4, 2022 • Stayed at: Cabin 29, Loop: Lower

5

What a great time we had a Camp Misty Mount. The park Rangers Jessyca, Dwight, and Thomas were so helpful and kind. Our cabin was clean and comfortable. The local history is fascinating and plenty to do within a short drive of the park. The Rangers were helpful in deciding where to visit.

srinivas j

Verified

July 7, 2022 • Stayed at: Lodge 32, Loop: Middle

5

Great cabin steal for the money

Dilip S

Verified

July 22, 2022 • Stayed at: Cabin 16, Loop: Middle

5

The cabin #16 is just an unimaginable cottage in the middle of tall trees.
3 Bedrooms, 6 single beds with 6” thick foam beds.
Just bring your pillow and sheets and a light blanket.
The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, a small refrigerator and a sink.

Bring a few utensils, paper plates/cups, a cutlery set and simple prepared food of your choice. You may not have to go out to eat or cook.

The bathroom is spacious and nice.
For some reason, there is NO MIRROR anywhere in the cabin.

The floors, ceilings, and walls are all made of real wood panels.

Marian D

Verified

August 9, 2022 • Stayed at: Cabin 48, Loop: Upper

5

A very nice 2 night stay at the cabins at Camp Misty Mount! Our camp host Kari was lovely as were ALL of the rangers and park personnel we encountered! Highly recommend for your next little nature getaway!

Daniel G

Verified

August 15, 2022 • Stayed at: Cabin 26, Loop: Lower

4

Cabins were nice. The ceiling fans and lights were helpful. Time in the pool was nice after the car ride. A wagon might have been helpful to bring down the things that we had forgotten in the trailer since it wasn't conducive to tow the trailer to our cabins. The wood supplied was a nice treat and they did have some wagons for moving the wood. All in all we had a pleasant time though it was just a one night stay. We would have enjoyed staying longer had we had the time. Facilities were clean and pleasant.

Location & Directions for Camp Misty Mount

14764 Park Central Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788 United States

Elevation: 371 ft

Nearest town

Thurmont, MD - 3.5 mi

About 7 min to downtown

Highway access

Camp Misty Mount is located approximately 10 miles from US Route 15, providing access to major roads in the area.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

3PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Reservations Required. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance. Walk-in reservations are not available. You may reserve the entire Camp Misty Mount (29 cabins). The campground capacity is 127 people
  • Parking. No parking or vehicles are allowed in cabin areas with the exception of initial unloading and final departure loading. Vehicles will be permitted in cabin areas for persons with a disability or otherwise limited physical mobility.
  • Bring All Gear. Visitors must bring their own bedding, cookware, food storage, water containers and first-aid supplies.
  • Other restrictions. No pets, alcohol, weapons or hunting is allowed. Do not attach items to the trees or cabins. Do not put up canopies. Heat sources are prohibited inside all cabins and lodges.
  • Sleeping is restricted to the cabins. The number of occupants in each cabin shall not exceed the number of beds. Tents, canopies, or temporary screen structures are not permitted.
  • Clean-up. Guests are responsible for cleaning up the cabin interior and exterior prior to departure. Check-out instructions will be posted inside each cabin.
  • Cellular service: Cell service may be limited or not available depending on your provider. Cellular towers in the park are serviced by Verizon and AT&T.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Camp Misty Mount does not accept walk in reservations. Reservations must be made online or by calling the call center. Reservations for Camp Misty Mount are not processed within the Park.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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