A challenging hike leads to Chimney Rock, the most popular vista in the park.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps gave this land a second opportunity and through re-growth, a new role as a recreation area.
Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately noon on Saturday, October 5. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately noon on Monday, October 7, 2024.
Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, August 16. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, July 26. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 11. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024.