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6602 Foxville Road, Thurmont, MD, 21788
National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 10, 2025
Table Of Contents
Campground Overview
Introduction
Reservations Required. No Walk Ins. There are two shelters that offer the bare minimum with regard to outdoor accommodation. Available year-round, the Adirondack Shelters located near the northern most point of the park, provide a destination for true nature immersion and an alternative to drive-up camping. A moderate three-mile uphill hike over rocky and gently rolling terrain starting at Camp Round Meadow will lead you to these three-sided shelters.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
The Adirondack shelters are available year round.
Weather
Summer (June-Aug) average temperature is between 61 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall (Sep-Nov) average temperature is between 45 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall foliage is at its peak in mid-October Winter (Dec-Feb) average temperature is between 24 and 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter snowfall is between 5-12" per month. Spring (March-May) average temperature is between 41 and 63 degrees Fahrenheit. Average precipitation is approximately 4 inches per month. (Source: usclimatedata.com)
Amenities
Toilets
Directions
Campers must park at Round Meadow (14840 Manahan Road, Sabillasville, MD 21780) and hike approximately 3 miles to the Adirondack shelters.
Rates & Fees
Reservation Fee
A reservation fee is charged for use of the shelters.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires in designated areas only.Regulations Overview
Minimum age for permittees is 18. Alcohol is prohibited. Horses, bicycles or other vehicles may not be taken to the shelter. Pets are prohibited. Fireworks or similar devices are prohibited. All drinking water must be carried in. Dead and down wood may be collected for firewood. Fires are permitted only in fireplace rings provided. Stoves or heaters should not be used in the shelters. Dishes and clothing should not be washed in natural water sources. Dispose of waste water at least 500 feet from the shelter site. All trash, including food scraps, must be carried out. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Length of stay is limited to 7 calendar days or 14 days total in a calendar year.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
None
Cell Phone Information
Cell phone service is sparse.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
No
RV Maximum Length
0
Additional Information
No pets are allowed.
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
The Adirondack shelters are not ADA accessible.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Primitive Camping Areas
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