Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233241
When Camp Misty Mount reopens
Camp Misty Mount's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
60
Openings · last 90 days
62
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dWednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 27 of 62 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Wednesday (43.5%), with Friday (12) and Thursday (10) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 05:00 and 06:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 35 of 62 detected openings (56.5%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 34 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 22–36 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Cabin | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin 49 | 7 | 11.3% |
| Lodge 42 | 7 | 11.3% |
| Cabin 50 | 5 | 8.1% |
| Cabin 46 | 5 | 8.1% |
| Cabin 51 | 5 | 8.1% |
Cabin Cabin 49 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 7. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 7, 2026 · of 29 monitored sites
Of the 1,344 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 7, 2026): 911 open for online reservation · 398 reserved · 14 closed · 21 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
32.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 911 of 1,344 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 7, 2026Not open online32.2%
Open site-nights911 / 1,344
Reserved (of online inventory)398 / 1,309
Weekday openings654
Weekend openings257
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 654 fall on weekdays and 257 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026October holds the most room. 613 of 899 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 29 cabins| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability cabins
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| Cabin 35 | 37 |
| Cabin 38 | 37 |
| Cabin 34 | 35 |
| Cabin 27 | 34 |
| Cabin 41 | 34 |
The 5 cabins with the most open cabin-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSat · Sep 19
Next open weekendSat · Sep 19
The next bookable night is Sep 19; the first open weekend starts Sep 19. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
911 open cabin-nights across 29 cabins at Camp Misty Mount, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 169 2-night, 156 3-night, 30 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 19 at site Cabin 35.
All 29 cabins with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin 35 | 20 ft | None | 37 | 20 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +25 more |
| Cabin 38 | 20 ft | None | 37 | 12 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +25 more |
| Cabin 34 | 20 ft | None | 35 | 9 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +23 more |
| Cabin 27 | 20 ft | None | 34 | 12 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +22 more |
| Cabin 41 | 20 ft | None | 34 | 9 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +22 more |
| Lodge 32 | 20 ft | None | 34 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +22 more |
| Lodge 42 | 20 ft | None | 34 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +22 more |
| Cabin 20 | 20 ft | None | 33 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +21 more |
| Cabin 31 | 20 ft | None | 33 | 11 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +21 more |
| Cabin 39 | 20 ft | None | 33 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +21 more |
| Cabin 44 | 20 ft | None | 33 | 11 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +21 more |
| Cabin 18 | 20 ft | None | 32 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +20 more |
| Cabin 28 | 20 ft | None | 32 | 9 nights | Sep 19, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +20 more |
| Cabin 30 | 20 ft | None | 32 | 9 nights | Sep 19, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +20 more |
| Cabin 36 | 20 ft | None | 32 | 9 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +20 more |
| Cabin 40 | 20 ft | None | 32 | 9 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +20 more |
| Cabin 45 | 20 ft | None | 32 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +20 more |
| Cabin 48 | 20 ft | None | 32 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +20 more |
| Cabin 50 | 20 ft | None | 32 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +20 more |
| Cabin 37 | 20 ft | None | 31 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +19 more |
| Cabin 49 | 20 ft | None | 31 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +19 more |
| Cabin 25 | 20 ft | None | 30 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +18 more |
| Cabin 46 | 20 ft | None | 29 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +17 more |
| Lodge 23 | 20 ft | None | 29 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +17 more |
| Cabin 29 | 20 ft | None | 28 | 8 nights | Sep 19, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 11 +16 more |
| Cabin 47 | 20 ft | None | 28 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +16 more |
| Cabin 51 | 20 ft | None | 28 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +16 more |
| Cabin 26 | 20 ft | None | 27 | 9 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +15 more |
| Cabin 16 | 20 ft | None | 17 | 6 nights | Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 24, Oct 25, Oct 26 +5 more |
About Camp Misty Mount
Overview
This historic cabin camp was completed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration. The camp is surrounded by hardwood forests on the slopes of Catoctin Mountain Park. Learn more in our video Misty Mount: A Hidden Gem (or the audio described version )
Individual rustic, historic cabins can be rented for overnight family enjoyment.
Recreation
Misty Mount offers a number of nearby recreation opportunities. The trailhead to Catoctin Mountain Park's trail system at Wolf Rock is a short walk from the camp. Catoctin has over 25 miles (40 km) of trails with stunning overlooks. Wildlife watching, bouldering, rock climbing and fly fishing are popular activities along with hiking and camping. Kids and adults enjoy the camp's swimming pool, open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Facilities
These rustic American chestnut cabins can accommodate three to eight people. They have interior and exterior lighting, metal cots with vinyl mattresses, waste and recycle bins and broom. The (3) lodges and cabin 16 have a table and bench seating. The exterior of each cabin site has a picnic table, and fire ring/grill. Firewood is available in woodsheds located in the lower loop and near the host cabin. Centrally located comfort stations include hot showers, flush toilets and sinks. Lower loop has the women's facilities, middle loop has the men's facility, and the upper loop has both men's and women's facilities. Three dishwashing stations are located throughout the camp. Water from the dishwashing stations is potable. The swimming pool is available from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The dining hall with a commercial kitchen is available for group rentals only. In order to reserve it, groups must reserve at least 7 cabins. The dining hall/ kitchen facility does not have its own designated restrooms or parking. Reservations for the dining hall must be made by contacting the Camp Manager at CATO_CampManager@nps.gov.
Camp Misty Mount is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Additional questions about the facility should be directed to the Camp Manager via email at CATO_CampManager@nps.gov or by calling 301-271-3140.
Natural Features
Camp Misty Mount is surrounded by Eastern deciduous hardwood forests on the slopes of Catoctin Mountain Park. The region is part of the Blue Ridge Province and offers access to scenic mountain views and clear streams.
Nearby Attractions
Interconnected hiking trails can be reached from Misty Mount on the Wolf Rock Trail, or by driving within a mile of the camp. Try the Hog Rock Trail or the Thurmont Vista Trail for phenomenal views of the valleys below. Visitors can hike to Cunningham Falls, the tallest waterfall in Maryland, from the Visitor Center.
29 monitored cabinsRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups29 shadedFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
The street address for GPS use is 14799 Park Central Road, Thurmont, MD. From Washington DC: take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north to I-495 onto 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 3 miles (4.8 km) west on Route 77 and turn right onto Park Central Road. Pass the Visitor Center and continue 7/10 of a mile (1 km) and turn left into Camp Misty Mount. From Gettysburg, PA : take Route 15 South. In Thurmont, MD, exit onto Route 77 West (the exit sign says Catoctin Mountain Park). Travel approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west on Route 77 and turn right onto Park Central Road. Pass the Visitor Center and continue 7/10 of a mile (1 km) and turn left into Camp Misty Mount.
Thurmont, MD 21788301-271-3140
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Camp Misty Mount?
Reservations for Camp Misty Mount are made through Recreation.gov. 911 of 1,344 tracked site-nights are currently open (67.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 62 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Camp Misty Mount?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at Camp Misty Mount in the last 7 days, 60 over 30 days and 62 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Camp Misty Mount?
Wednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 27 of 62 (43.5%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Camp Misty Mount?
156 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 19 at site Cabin 35. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Camp Misty Mount fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 20 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Camp Misty Mount?
October 2026, with 613 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 899.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Camp Misty Mount?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 34 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 22-36 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Camp Misty Mount?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sat, Sep 19 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Sep 19. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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