Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233321
When Adirondack Shelters reopens
Adirondack Shelters's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 2 monitored sites
Of the 366 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 285 open for online reservation · 25 reserved · 56 closed.
Where the open windows are
22.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 285 of 366 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online22.1%
Open site-nights285 / 366
Reserved (of online inventory)25 / 310
Weekday openings175
Weekend openings110
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 175 fall on weekdays and 110 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027February shows no online availability. 0 of 56 tracked site-nights are open there — 56 closed.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 2 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 2 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 2 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 2 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 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: 2 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 2 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: no site is currently available for the complete two-night stay. Friday has no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 002 | 146 |
| 001 | 139 |
The 2 sites with the most open site-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 dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
February0 of 56 · closed
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
285 open site-nights across 2 sites at Adirondack Shelters, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 17 2-night, 17 3-night, 10 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 002.
All 2 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Not recorded | None | 146 | 51 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16 +134 more |
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 139 | 51 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +127 more |
About Adirondack Shelters
Overview
The Adirondack Shelters, located near the northern most point of Catoctin Mountain Park, provides a destination for true nature immersion and an alternative to drive-up camping. A moderate three-mile uphill hike over rocky but generally gently rolling terrain leads to the three-sided shelters similar to those found on the Appalachian Trail. Please plan to pack out everything you bring to the site. At Catoctin Mountain Park, the beauty and solitude of nearly 6,000 acres (2428 ha) of mature Eastern Hardwood Forest beckon visitors in need of an escape.
Recreation
The shelters are for backcountry hikers looking for a remote getaway. Watching birds (aka "birding") is a popular form of wildlife observation. Catoctin offers a 25-mile (40 km) hiking trail system, fishing, picnicking, and frontcountry cabins and campgrounds in addition to the more primitive Adirondack shelters.
Facilities
This is a rustic backcountry area with no vehicle access or potable water. There is one rustic pit toilet available. Campers must carry adequate drinking water and supplies and pack trash out at the conclusion of their stay. The two shelters are several hundred feet apart, making them close enough for groups to use both, but far enough away to offer privacy. The sites are available year-round and can accommodate five campers. Tents or temporary structures are not permitted inside the shelters or surrounding area. Campfire rings are provided.
Natural Features
Located about 60 miles (96.5 km) from Washington, DC and Baltimore, Maryland, Catoctin Mountain Park lies within the mountainous Blue Ridge Province of north-central Maryland. Scenic overlooks extend across the Monocacy Valley.
Nearby Attractions
Head to Wolf Rock for scenic vistas and thrilling rock climbing and rappelling. Or tour historic Camp Misty Mount, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
2 monitored sitesNo hookups2 shadedFire pitsMax party 5
Getting there
Directions to the trailhead parking at Camp Round Meadow: From Thurmont MD, take Route 77 west 5 miles (8 km) to Foxville Deerfield Road. Turn right. Turn Right onto Manahan Road and follow signs to Camp Round Meadow parking area. You cannot drive to the shelters. The hike is a minimum of 3 miles (4.8 km). GPS coordinates for Shelter #1 are 39° 40' 37.8001" N 77° 29' 3.8000" W Shelter #2 is nearby (visible from) Shelter #1. Hikers: protect park resources by using the trail system when accessing the shelters or other park features. Obtain trail maps at the park Visitor Center or download them from the Catoctin Mountain Park Hiking web page. Hilly terrain and the forest canopy can prevent satellite signals from reaching your unit increasing the importance of a back-up strategy.
Catoctin Mountain Park, 6602 Foxville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788301-663-9388
CampingDay Use AreaHiking
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233321 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233321 · Adirondack Shelters · Thurmont MD8 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Adirondack Shelters?
Reservations for Adirondack Shelters are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 285 of 366 tracked site-nights are open (77.9%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 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 18:20 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 Adirondack Shelters?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Adirondack Shelters in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 5 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Adirondack Shelters?
17 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 002. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Adirondack Shelters?
April 2027, with 60 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 60.
When is the next open date at Adirondack Shelters?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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