Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground
National Park Service campground in Catoctin Mountain Park, near Thurmont, Maryland.
Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
3overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Year-roundseason (agency text)
Allowedmax RV/trailer length
18named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (23.3 mi)
1.8 mibike trails within 5 mi
How it compares
- With 3 sites it is the #20 largest of 21 Maryland campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- There are 43 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~49 mi, Baltimore ~52 mi, Washington ~56 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsPicnic tablesTentsRVs/trailers
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR-14 Horse Trail | 0.6 mi | 4.6 | NPS |
| TR-12 Catoctin National Recreation Trail (Horses Permited) | 0.6 mi | 2.4 | NPS |
| TR-16 Sawmill Trail | 0.6 mi | 0.5 | NPS |
| TR-13 Spicebush Trail | 0.6 mi | 0.3 | NPS |
| TR-9 Hog Rock Nature Trail | 0.7 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
| TR-9 Hog Rock Trail | 0.8 mi | 1.3 | NPS |
| TR-5 Blue Ridge Summit Trail | 0.8 mi | 2.0 | NPS |
| TR-12 Catoctin National Recreation Trail | 0.8 mi | 1.2 | NPS |
| TR-15 Browns Farm Trail | 1.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| TR-17 Deerfield Nature Trail | 1.2 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
| TR-7 Thurmont Vista Trail | 1.3 mi | 1.2 | NPS |
| TR-6 Charcoal Trail | 1.3 mi | 0.5 | NPS |
+ 6 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
1.8 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 1.8 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner Intermediate Trail | 4.5 mi | 1.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Family Trail | 4.9 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
CampingClimbingFishingHikingHorseback RidingPicnicking
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cunningham Falls State Park Campground Cunningham Falls State Park |
0.8 | MD | $21.50–$27.50 | — | E | yes | — | Reserve | 18 (23.3 mi) |
| Owens Creek Campground Catoctin Mountain Park |
0.9 | MD | — | 50 | — | 30 ft | yes | Reserve | 18 (23.3 mi) |
| Adirondack Shelters Catoctin Mountain Park |
1.2 | MD | $8–$10 | 2 | — | — | — | Reserve | 18 (23.3 mi) |
| Camp Misty Mount Catoctin Mountain Park |
1.5 | MD | — | 29 | E | 20 ft | — | Reserve | 18 (23.3 mi) |
| Camp Round Meadow Catoctin Mountain Park |
1.5 | MD | — | — | E | — | — | Reserve | 18 (23.3 mi) |
| Adirondack Shelters Camping Area National Park Service |
1.9 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 18 (23.2 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.
From the managing agency
Overview
Poplar Grove offers youth groups and organizations enjoyable year-round primitive tent camping. Located just steps away from the Catoctin Mountain Park portion of the Catoctin National Recreation Trail in the rolling hills of Thurmont, Maryland. Poplar Grove allows youth groups to experience traditional wilderness camping in a beautiful, natural setting.
Recreation
As a primitive camping area, Poplar Grove encourages youth to use healthy doses of imagination while surrounded by the natural landscape. Nature hikes and campfire circles are popular activities. Catoctin Mountain Park offers 25 miles (40 km) of trails for additional hiking opportunities.
Facilities
Poplar Grove allo… read the full description on Recreation.gov