Adirondack Shelters

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Adirondack Shelters, National Park Service

Overview The Adirondack Shelters, located near the northern most point of Catoctin Mountain Park, provides a destination for true nature immersion and an alternative to drive-up camping. A moderate three-mile uphill hike over rocky but generally gently rolling terrain leads to the three-sided shelters similar to those found on the Appalachian Trail. Please plan to pack out everything you bring to the site.… How to get there: Directions to the trailhead parking at Camp Round Meadow: From Thurmont MD, take Route 77 west 5 miles (8 km) to Foxville Deerfield Road. Turn right. Turn Right onto Manahan Road 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. … Cost: Shelters are free. However, to cover the cost of online services and the use of recreation.gov you will incur a non-refundable fee. You will pay $8 if your reservation is made through recreation.gov online and $10 if made at recreation.gov’s call center,… Cell service: Not listed by the managing agency, so assume it may be limited. Check before you go. Contact: Managed by National Park Service. Phone: 301-663-9388 . Email: [email protected]. Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233321 Info and photos from Recreation.gov (photo credit: NPS Photo - John Zuke, NPS Photo). Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.