Discover the Serenity of Catoctin Mountain Park

Getting There

• Car

  From the main entrance of Cunningham Falls State Park, head south on Catoctin Hollow Road (MD-77) for about 3.5 miles until you reach the intersection with US-15. Turn left onto US-15 North and continue for about 4 miles. Take the exit for MD-550 toward Thurmont. Turn right onto Park Central Road (MD-550) and follow it for approximately 1 mile. Catoctin Mountain Park will be on your right at 14707 Park Central Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788.

• Public Transportation

  Public transportation options are limited in this rural area. The nearest public transit service is the Frederick County TRANSIT. You would need to take a bus heading to Frederick, MD, and then transfer to a service that can get you to Thurmont. Once in Thurmont, you might need to use a rideshare service or taxi to reach Catoctin Mountain Park as it is about 5 miles from the Thurmont bus stop. Be sure to check the local transit schedules for the most up-to-date routes and times.

• Biking

  If you're feeling adventurous and have a bike, you can bike from Cunningham Falls State Park to Catoctin Mountain Park. Start by heading south on Catoctin Hollow Road (MD-77) for 3.5 miles, then turn left onto US-15 North and bike along the shoulder for about 4 miles. After exiting onto MD-550, continue north for 1 mile to reach Catoctin Mountain Park. Be cautious of traffic, especially on US-15.