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
Warning
GeneralA portion of gravel Manahan Road is closed due to emergency road repair; there is no completion date for the road repair. The road is closed between Poplar Grove Youth Campground and Park Central Road from the South. Access to Poplar Grove Youth Campground is via Foxville-Deerfield Road onto Manahan Road from the North. This is near the junction on MD 550 and Foxville-Deerfield Road.
About Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground
Number of accommodations: 3
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (18)
What Guests Are Saying
Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground offers a beautiful setting with level campsites, plenty of firewood, and good access to hiking trails. The facilities, including clean vault toilets and picnic tables, receive high praise from visitors. Minor improvements could include winter road access and better parking arrangements, but overall, campers express a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground offers a beautiful setting with level campsites, plenty of firewood, and good access to hiking trails. The facilities, including clean vault toilets and picnic tables, receive high praise from visitors. Minor improvements could include winter road access and better parking arrangements, but overall, campers express a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
Jacob S
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 β’ 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 β’ Stayed at: C001, Loop: POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND AREA
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Sonja K
VerifiedDecember 17, 2024 β’ 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 β’ 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 miles away). We will definitely return.
Amy K
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 β’ 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 β’ 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 β’ 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 β’ 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.
John O
VerifiedApril 2, 2023 β’ Stayed at: A001, Loop: POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND AREA
Campsite was level with a shelter nearby. The toilet facilities were clean and stocked. Having the water on was a surprise bonus.
Sandra C
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 β’ Stayed at: A001, Loop: POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND AREA
Itβs always a pleasure bringing our scout troop camping at Poplar Grove. Clean campsites & clean facilities.
Location Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground
Address:
6602 Foxville Rd
Thurmont, MD, 21788
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.6539 / -77.4669
Elevation: 573 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| General |
Reservations required. Reservations are required and may be booked up to 6 months in advance. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
Self check-in and self check-out. Please practice Leave No Trace principles. |
| General |
Check-out. Check-out time is 12:00 noon. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
Bring your own water. Water is not available in Poplar Grove. |
| General |
No pets. Pets are not allowed |
| General |
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
Warning
GeneralA portion of gravel Manahan Road is closed due to emergency road repair; there is no completion date for the road repair. The road is closed between Poplar Grove Youth Campground and Park Central Road from the South. Access to Poplar Grove Youth Campground is via Foxville-Deerfield Road onto Manahan Road from the North. This is near the junction on MD 550 and Foxville-Deerfield Road.
