NPS Unit · Maryland, United States
Catoctin Mountain Park
Catoctin Mountain Park is a National Park Service unit in Maryland, United States, covering 5,891 acres (2,384 ha), established in 1936.
NPS Unit · Maryland, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | NPS Unit |
|---|---|
| Location | Maryland, United States |
| Area | 5,891 acres (2,384 ha) |
| Established | 1936 |
| Coordinates | 39.6344° N, 77.4500° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Catoctin Mountain Park
Catoctin Mountain Park is a park located in part of the Monocacy Valley and Catoctin Mountain ridge−range that forms the northeastern rampart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the Appalachian Mountains System. The park is approximately 5120 acres or 8 square miles (21 km2) in area. Catoctin Mountain Park is managed by the National Park Service, and lies north of and directly adjacent to the similarly sized Cunningham Falls State Park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Limited |
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Airports near this park
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- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 47.7 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 52.4 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 58.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Catoctin Mountain Park?
Catoctin Mountain Park is in Maryland, United States (39.6344° N, 77.4500° W).
When was Catoctin Mountain Park established?
Catoctin Mountain Park was established in 1936, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Catoctin Mountain Park?
Catoctin Mountain Park covers 5,891 acres (2,384 ha).
Does Catoctin Mountain Park have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at Catoctin Mountain Park are limited.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catoctin_Mountain_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/cato/ — Official park page.