Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening 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
27
Openings · last 90 days
106
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 106 openings spread across the week.
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 18:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 47 of 106 detected openings (44.3%). 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 21 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 6.2–35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge 42 | 9 | 8.5% |
| Cabin 46 | 7 | 6.6% |
| Cabin 49 | 7 | 6.6% |
| Lodge 23 | 6 | 5.7% |
| Cabin 16 | 6 | 5.7% |
Cabin Lodge 42 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 9. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 3, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 29 monitored sites
Of the 126 tracked site-nights (Nov 3, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 113 open for online reservation · 3 closed · 10 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
10.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 113 of 126 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 3, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online10.3%
Open site-nights113 / 126
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 113
Weekday openings28
Weekend openings85
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 28 fall on weekdays and 85 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027November shows no online availability. 0 of 10 tracked site-nights are open there — 10 unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 29 cabins| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability cabins
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| Cabin 18 | 4 |
| Cabin 20 | 4 |
| Cabin 25 | 4 |
| Cabin 26 | 4 |
| Cabin 27 | 4 |
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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Apr 30, 2027
Next open weekendFri · Apr 30, 2027
November0 of 10 · unavailable
The next bookable night is Apr 30, 2027; the first open weekend starts Apr 30, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
113 open cabin-nights across 29 cabins at Camp Misty Mount, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 28 2-night, 28 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 30, 2027 at site Cabin 18.
All 29 cabins with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin 18 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 20 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 25 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 26 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 27 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 28 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 29 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 30 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 31 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 34 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 35 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 36 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 37 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 38 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 39 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 40 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 41 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 44 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 45 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 46 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 47 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 48 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 49 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 50 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 51 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Lodge 23 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Lodge 32 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Lodge 42 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Cabin 16 | 20 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Apr 30, 2027 |
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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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233241 · facility
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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. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 113 of 126 tracked site-nights are open (89.7%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 106 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 Nov 2, 2026 16:20 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 1 site-date opening at Camp Misty Mount in the last 7 days, 27 over 30 days and 106 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Camp Misty Mount?
28 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 30, 2027 at site Cabin 18. 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?
May 2027, with 84 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 87.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Camp Misty Mount?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 21 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 6.2-35 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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Apr 30, 2027 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Apr 30, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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