A challenging hike leads to Chimney Rock, the most popular vista in the park.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps gave this land a second opportunity and through re-growth, a new role as a recreation area.
Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, July 18. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Thurmont, Md. – Catoctin Mountain Park will conduct road work beginning on Monday, July 21. The work will address serious deficiencies on Foxville Deerfield Road and Park Central Road. It is expected to continue through the end of October with full road closures in place for periods of time.
Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately noon on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Thurmont, Md. – Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately noon on Friday, May 23. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately noon on Monday, May 26, 2025.