Adirondack Shelters Camping Area
The Adirondack Shelters, located near the northern most point of Catoctin Mountain Park, provide 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. At Catoctin Mountain Park, the beauty and solitude of nearly 6,000 acres (2428 ha) of mature Eastern Hardwood Forest beckon visitors in need of an escape. (via site)
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- GT's Handimart
- Sanders Market
- Convenience
⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
Sheetz
- Rock's Service Center
🍽️ Food & drink
- Rocky's New York Pizza
- Chocolate Park Tavern
- Bbq
➕ Medical
- Keystone Medical Associates
Walmart Pharmacy
- Waynesboro Walk-in Clinic
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
- Outdoor Water Fountain
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Olive Green Cabin Outhouse
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Skeet Range
- Golf
🏧 ATM & bank
M&T Bank
Truist
- Patriot FCU
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Who runs Adirondack Shelters Camping Area?
Adirondack Shelters Camping Area is operated by National Park Service.
When is Adirondack Shelters Camping Area open?
Adirondack Shelters Camping Area is open year-round.
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