Calico Rocks
Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
Point of Rocks is a historic passenger rail station on the MARC Brunswick Line between Washington, D.C., and Martinsburg, WV, located at Point of Rocks, Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The station was built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1873, and designed by E. Francis Baldwin. It is situated at the junction of the B&O Old Main Line (running to Baltimore) and the Metropolitan Br
Point of Rocks is a historic passenger rail station on the MARC Brunswick Line between Washington, D.C., and Martinsburg, WV, located at Point of Rocks, Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The station was built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1873, and designed by E. Francis Baldwin. It is situated at the junction of the B&O Old Main Line (running to Baltimore) and the Metropolitan Br
Point of Rocks is a historic passenger rail station on the MARC Brunswick Line between Washington, D.C., and Martinsburg, WV, located at Point of Rocks, Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The station was built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1873, and designed by E. Francis Baldwin. It is situated at the junction of the B&O Old Main Line (running to Baltimore) and the Metropolitan Br
Furnace Mountain is the tallest peak of Catoctin Mountain in Loudoun County, Virginia. It rises steeply from the southern banks of the Potomac River across from Point of Rocks, Maryland and continues southward for 1 mile (1.6 km), reaching an elevation of 891 feet (272 m) before falling to a gap between it and an unnamed peak of 800 feet (240 m). Its name arises from the iron furnaces located at
mountain in the United States of America
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Cigarette Outlet
- Discount Cigarette Outlet
Shell
⛽ Fuel
Exxon- Cigarette Outlet Gas Mart
- Fuel station
🍽️ Food & drink
- Aroma House
- Big Belly's
- The Flying Ace
➕ Medical
- Frederick Primary Care Associates
- Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Tennis
🏧 ATM & bank
Truist
PNC Bank- Bank
Weather
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Calico Rocks.
How much does it cost to camp at Calico Rocks?
Calico Rocks is free to camp at.
Do I need to book ahead for Calico Rocks?
No — it's first-come, first-served.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Calico Rocks?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Calico Rocks?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Calico Rocks?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Are there toilets at Calico Rocks?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Are showers available at Calico Rocks?
No, showers are not available.
Is there WiFi at Calico Rocks?
No, there's no internet access on site.
Is there an RV dump station at Calico Rocks?
No dump station is available.
Who runs Calico Rocks?
Calico Rocks is operated by National Park Service.
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