Rocky Run Shelters
Opening hours & schedules
Reception, gate and facility hours for Rocky Run Shelters.
Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for Rocky Run Shelters.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Rocky Run Shelters.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
Where Rocky Run Shelters sits on the map and how to get there.
Nearby cities & towns
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What’s nearby
Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.
🏞️ Attractions
South Mountain is the northern extension of the Blue Ridge Mountain range into Maryland and Pennsylvania. From the Potomac River near Knoxville, Maryland in the south to Dillsburg, Pennsylvania in York County, Pennsylvania in the north, the 70-mile-long (110 km) range separates the Hagerstown and Cumberland valleys from the Piedmont regions of the two states.
Lambs Knoll is a peak of South Mountain on the border of Washington County and Frederick County in the state of Maryland. The 1,758 feet (536 m) peak is the second tallest on South Mountain in Maryland behind Quirauk Mountain.
mountain in Maryland, United States of America
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Alex Convenience Store
- Weis Markets
- APlus
⛽ Fuel
- Alex Convenience Store
- Weis Gas
- Sunoco
🍽️ Food & drink
- South Mountain Inn
- Jeovani's Pizzeria
- Sizzling Fajita
➕ Medical
- Middletown Valley Family Medicine
CVS Pharmacy
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
- Annapolis Rock Spring
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Shafer Park Restrooms
- South Mountain Restrooms
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Basketball
- Soccer
🏧 ATM & bank
- The Columbia Bank
- Susquehanna Bank
- Middletown Valley Bank
Weather
Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.
Best time to visit
Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Rocky Run Shelters.
Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Rocky Run Shelters.
How much does it cost to camp at Rocky Run Shelters?
Rocky Run Shelters is free to camp at.
Do I need to book ahead for Rocky Run Shelters?
No — it's first-come, first-served.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Rocky Run Shelters?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Rocky Run Shelters?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Rocky Run Shelters?
Yes, drinking water is available.
Are there toilets at Rocky Run Shelters?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Are showers available at Rocky Run Shelters?
No, showers are not available.
Are there electrical hookups at Rocky Run Shelters?
No electrical hookups are available.
Is Rocky Run Shelters wheelchair accessible?
No, Rocky Run Shelters is not wheelchair accessible.
When is Rocky Run Shelters open?
Listed opening times: 24/7.
Who runs Rocky Run Shelters?
Rocky Run Shelters is operated by Potomac Appalachian Trail Club.
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- Dahlgren AT Backpack Camping Area · Maryland Department of Natural Resources
- Washington Monument State Park Youth Group Camp · Maryland Park Service
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- Greenbrier State Park - Dogwood Campground · Maryland Park Service
- Greenbrier State Park - Cedar Campground · Maryland Park Service
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