Overview

Located on the National Register of Historic Places, Camp Greentop is a perfect location for organized groups to hold large events, retreats, or conferences. The camp has space for 150 people to sleep on twin beds. There are 12 cabins that sleep 10 each, one lodge that sleeps 12, and three smaller cabins.

Facilities

Camp Greentop will accommodate up to 150 overnight guests in a variety of cabins. The camp has five shared bathhouses with flush toilets, hot showers, and sinks. It also has a full commercial kitchen, dining hall, recreational hall, swimming pool, campfire ring and athletic field.

• The camp has space for 150 people to sleep on twin beds. There are 12 cabins that sleep 10 each, one lodge that sleeps 12, and three smaller cabins. The camp has a large group dining hall, a commercial kitchen, and a recreation hall. The dining hall, kitchen, and recreation hall have heating and air conditioning. The large cabins and lodge have electricity and ceiling fans. The smaller cabins have private bathrooms, while the remaining cabins use shared bathhouses located throughout the camp.

• The dining hall and recreational hall contain approximately 40 tables and 100 chairs. The recreation hall has a small stage. The commercial kitchen offers various appliances, including a freezer, refrigerator, three ranges, a convection oven, ice machine, microwave, toaster, and dishwasher. The kitchen contains multiple storage spaces.

• The camp has a swimming pool, open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with an adjacent bathhouse that includes flush toilets, hot showers, and sinks.

• Outdoor amenities include a grass athletic field and a campfire ring with wooden bench seating. Firewood is provided by the park. Use of firewood from outside the park is not allowed.

• No internet access or Wi-Fi is currently available. Cellular service coverage is best on AT&T or Verizon networks.

• Trash facilities include a waste and recycling dumpster

• Guests are responsible for cleaning and sanitation of the entire facility, including the bathhouses and kitchen. The park provides cleaning equipment, including trash cans, mops, buckets, brooms, dust mops, whisk brooms, vacuum cleaners, and dust pans, as well as limited cleaning supplies. Groups must ensure they have all of the needed cleaning supplies and may choose to contract with a professional for cleaning services. The cleaning of all facilities must be completed by check-out time, and the group leader must remain for a walk-through of the entire camp with a park employee.

Catoctin Mountain Park is committed to sustainable park operations and strongly encourages park visitors to reduce their consumption of energy and generation of waste. There is single-stream recycling available in Camp Greentop.

Natural Features

Catoctin Mountain Park, established in 1936, is located along the eastern portion of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 5,890.36 acre (2384 ha) mixed hardwood forest includes abundant wildlife, freshwater streams and interesting geologic formations. Camp Greentop, shaded by large trees, includes a grass field and outdoor fire circle. A variety of trails (including some accessible trails), interpretive exhibits and picnic areas are within walking distance of Camp Greentop.

Recreation

A variety of hiking trails and picnic facilities are within walking distance of Camp Greentop. The camp includes an athletic field and a swimming pool, open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Fishing is available by permit within Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park, just 3 miles (5 km) from the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center. Cunningham Falls also offers swimming and boating.

Contact the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center at (301) 663-9388 for additional information on recreation and program opportunities.

Nearby Attractions

Catoctin Mountain Park is located near many historical and cultural sites. Visitors will enjoy nearby:

• Appalachian National Scenic Trail (8 miles/13 km)

• Monocacy National Battlefield (18 miles/29 km)

• Antietam National Battlefield (26 miles/45 km)

• Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (26 miles)

• Eisenhower National Historic Site and Gettysburg National Military Park (20 miles/32 km)

• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (28 miles/45 km)

• Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (37 miles/60 km)

Other attractions include Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo and Cunningham Falls State Park.

For more information visit the Tourism Council of Frederick County.

Important Notices

• Reservations Required. A reservation is required for the use of Camp Greentop. Walk-ins are not available.

• Check-in & Check-out. All group leaders must complete a check-in upon arrival and a check-out prior to departure with Park Ranger. Check-in between the hours of 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Please contact the park at 301-663-9388 to arrange for check-in. Early check-in or late check-out must be arranged in advance and may not be available. It is critical that your group leader and kitchen supervisor arrive prior to 4:30 PM. IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 4:30 PM, ACCESS TO CAMP FACILITIES WILL BE FORFEITED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MORNING. All facilities must be vacated and cleaned prior to the camp check-out inspection no later than 12:00 PM.

• Permits. Special Use Permits may be required for special events or activities. Contact the Catoctin Mountain Park Permit Coordinator at cato_permits@nps.gov for additional information.

• Keys. No keys for securing the buildings will be provided to the permittee.

• Alcohol. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from all park areas administered by Catoctin Mountain Park, unless authorized by a permit issued by the Superintendent.

• Smoking. Smoking is prohibited in all park buildings.

• Pets. Pets are not permitted in Camp Greentop; however, they are allowed on trails throughout the park and must remain on a leash at all times. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals are permitted in Camp Greentop.

• Cleaning/Custodial. Cleaning equipment and limited supplies are provided. Kitchen tools, utensils, pans and other equipment are NOT provided. Groups are responsible for bringing all paper products (TP, paper towels), other supplies and cleaning all facilities prior to departure.

• Safety. All emergencies, accidents, incidents etc., shall be reported to the National Capital Area Communications Center at 1-301-714-2235.

• Firewood. The transportation of firewood into the park is not permitted. Dead/downed wood may be collected. Split firewood is available for reservation holders in Camp Greentop.

• Cellular service. Cellular service is limited depending on provider. Cellular towers in the park are serviced by AT& T and Verizon.

Notifications and Alerts

• A portion of gravel Manahan Road is closed due to emergency road repair; there is no completion date for the road repair. The road is closed between Poplar Grove Youth Campground and Park Central Road from the South. Access to Poplar Grove Youth Campground is via Foxville-Deerfield Road onto Manahan Road from the North. This is near the junction on MD 550 and Foxville-Deerfield Road.

Directions

<p><strong>For GPS Use Only:</strong> The street address is 15001 Park Central Road, Thurmont, MD, 21788. This is NOT a mailing address. The mailing address for Camp Greentop is: Catoctin Mountain Park, Camp Greentop, 6602 Foxville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788 (coordinates: 39° 38' 43.9908" N 77° 28' 34.2588" W)</p><ul><li><p><strong>From Washington, DC:</strong> Take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north to I-495 to I-270 north 27 miles (43.5 km) to Frederick, MD. Take Route 15 for 17 miles (27 km) north to Thurmont, MD. Take Route 77 West (the exit sign is marked Catoctin Mountain Park). Travel approximately 6 miles (9.6 km) west on 77 (you will pass Park Central Road and the park visitor center). Turn right onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, turn right onto Manahan Road. Continue approximately 3/4 mile and turn right on Park Central Road. Drive approximaley 3/4 mile and turn right into Camp Greentop. Park in the large paved parking lot.</p></li><li><p><strong>From Baltimore, MD:</strong> Take I-695 beltway to I-70 West to Frederick, MD. Take Route 15 North to Thurmont, MD. Take Route 77 West (the exit sign says Catoctin Mountain Park.) Travel approximately 6 miles (9.6 km) west on Route 77 (you will pass Park Central Road and the park visitor center). Turn right onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, turn right onto Manahan Road. Continue approximately 3/4 mile and turn right on Park Central Road. Drive approximaley 3/4 mile and turn right into Camp Greentop. Park in the large paved parking lot.</p></li><li><p><strong>From Hagerstown, MD:</strong> take I-70 East to Route 66 North for 7 miles (11.2 km). Turn right onto Route 64 (East) for 1 mile (1.6 km) then turn right at a traffic light onto Route 77 East for approximately 4 miles (6.4 km). Turn left onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, turn right onto Manahan Road. Continue approximately 3/4 mile and turn right on Park Central Road. Drive approximaley 3/4 mile and turn right into Camp Greentop. Park in the large paved parking lot.</p></li><li><p><strong>From Gettysburg, PA:</strong> Take Route 15 South. In Thurmont, MD, exit onto Route 77 West (the exit sign says Catoctin Mountain Park). Travel approximately 6 miles (9.6 km) west on 77 (you will pass Park Central Road and the park visitor center). Turn right onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, turn right onto Manahan Road. Continue approximately 3/4 mile and turn right on Park Central Road. Drive approximaley 3/4 mile and turn right into Camp Greentop. Park in the large paved parking lot.</p></li></ul>

Contact Information

Phone: 301-663-9388

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