Warning
GeneralPoplar Grove Youth Group Campground is not available on a Walk-In basis; reservations must be made by phone or online in order to camp at this facility. There is a minimum booking window of 2 days - earliest date to reserve will be 2 days from today.
Warning
GeneralDue to changes in park utility systems, water is no longer provided at this location. Campers will need to bring their own water.
Warning
GeneralBeginning in the fall of 2025 water will no longer be provided at Polar Grove Youth Campground. Groups will need to provide their own water for drinking, handwashing and bathing, extinguishing campfires, etc.
Warning
GeneralPoplar Grove Youth Campground does not accept walk in reservations. Reservations must be made online or by calling the call center. Reservations for Poplar Grove Youth Campground are not processed within the Park
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2026 Season availability
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- Firewood Available
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- Parking
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Reviews (20)
What Guests Are Saying
Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground is a well-maintained site with immaculate bathrooms, ample firewood, and good access to hiking trails. The campground features nice tables, shelters, and clean water, making it ideal for scout groups. While winter road access and parking logistics could be improved, visitors express a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground is a well-maintained site with immaculate bathrooms, ample firewood, and good access to hiking trails. The campground features nice tables, shelters, and clean water, making it ideal for scout groups. While winter road access and parking logistics could be improved, visitors express a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
Blair K
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2026 • Stayed at: C001, Loop: POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND AREA
Great space. Very nice to have split wood on hand. Water in site would be perfect.
Joe H
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: B001, Loop: POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND AREA
Well-maintained campground. Bathrooms were immaculate. Firewood was available and under a shelter, so it was dry.
Jacob S
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: B001, Loop: POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND AREA
Lots of split firewood! Clean water. Nice tables and Pavillion/shelter. 2 nice concrete pit toilets. Close to hikes! What's not to love!
Thomas K
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: C001, Loop: POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND AREA
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Sonja K
VerifiedDecember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND AREA
Beautiful campsite, plenty of firewood available, good access to hiking trails, very nice vault toilets. The only thing that could be improved would be offering road access to the campsite in the winter months.
Edward R
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: C001, Loop: POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND AREA
Poplar Grove has great level campsites with a nice field in the middle. Beautiful setting. Perfect for scout groups (younger or older, boy or girl). Latrines were in good condition. The only annoyance was that leaving 2 cars per campsite requires some shuttling to and from the parking area (1.2 mi away). We will definitely return.
Amy K
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND AREA
Plenty of shade, lots of room, flat field for games, perfect fire ring with log seating. The girls said, "These are the nicest pit toilets I've ever seen!" Five stars.
DONNA O
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND AREA
Our Troop encountered access issues blocking the road to the youth group campsite, and the park staff response was disappointing.
John O
VerifiedOctober 29, 2023 • Stayed at: B001, Loop: POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND AREA
Excellent campsite. I suggest groups take some time to explore the many trails.
Jeffrey H
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: B001, Loop: POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND AREA
Great campground with nice tent sites, pavilion, firewood and potable water. Good stopping point for youth groups hiking catoctin national trail.
Location & Directions for Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground
6602 Foxville Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788 United States
Elevation: 573 ft
Getting There
Poplar Grove is located on Manahan Road in the western portion of Catoctin Mountain Park. From Route 15, exit at Catocin Mountain Park/Route 77. Travel approximately six miles west, passing the Visitor Center and Park Central Road. Turn right on F...
Poplar Grove is located on Manahan Road in the western portion of Catoctin Mountain Park. From Route 15, exit at Catocin Mountain Park/Route 77. Travel approximately six miles west, passing the Visitor Center and Park Central Road. Turn right on Foxville-Deerfield Road and bear to the right onto Manahan Road at the fork. Poplar Grove is located about a mile ahead on the gravel road.
Highway access
Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground is accessible via Route 15 and Route 77, approximately six miles west of Route 15.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- Reservations required. Reservations are required and may be booked up to 6 months in advance.
- Youth Groups only. Poplar Grove is available only for sanctioned youth groups/organizations. At least 50% of the group must be under the age of 18 and currently enrolled in the organization.
- Parking. Two vehicles are allowed per site or one vehicle and one utility trailer (unhooked) parked in designated spots. Additional parking is located 1 mile (1.6 km) from the campground at Camp Round Meadow.
- Bring your own water. Water is not available in Poplar Grove.
- No pets. Pets are not allowed
- Firewood. Firewood is available at Poplar Grove. The transportation of firewood into the park is not permitted. Dead/downed wood may be collected.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralPoplar Grove Youth Group Campground is not available on a Walk-In basis; reservations must be made by phone or online in order to camp at this facility. There is a minimum booking window of 2 days - earliest date to reserve will be 2 days from today.
Warning
GeneralDue to changes in park utility systems, water is no longer provided at this location. Campers will need to bring their own water.
Warning
GeneralBeginning in the fall of 2025 water will no longer be provided at Polar Grove Youth Campground. Groups will need to provide their own water for drinking, handwashing and bathing, extinguishing campfires, etc.
Warning
GeneralPoplar Grove Youth Campground does not accept walk in reservations. Reservations must be made online or by calling the call center. Reservations for Poplar Grove Youth Campground are not processed within the Park
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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