Small 9 foot wooden gazebo is located outside near the front door of the dining hall.

Interior view of 1 dormitory wing. Vinyl floor with wooden walls, 2 double windows, 1 double door with window panels. 10 single beds with vinyl covered mattresses.

Front view of one dormitory building in early spring. Large trees are visible in front and behind the dormitory. Each dorm accommodates 30 people and is heated.

Interior view of kitchen showing stainless prep tables, microwave, convection ovens, 3 gas ranges, vent hood and double sink.

Individual dormitory room, vinyl floor, wooden walls, and one double window. One single bed with vinyl covered mattress, metal storage unit, and small porcelain wall sink.

Interior view of dining hall. Oak colored wood laminate flooring. Dark brown wooden beams, several large windows, waste/recycle bins and bulletin boards are visible.

Outdoor fire pit with 18 wooden benches on concrete posts in circular pattern. Center of circle has a metal fire ring/grill. Winter photo, surrounding trees have no leaves.

Interior view of the small conference room. Gray carpet flooring with 2 doors at the far end. Ceiling mounted video screen on far end of room.

Interior view of dining hall shows 5 large wooden beams, oak laminate flooring, stacked chairs, 6 ft. tables, bottle filling station, waste/recycle bin, and doorway to dishwashing room.

Interior of gym. Wooden marked basketball court with 4 backboards/nets and 4 benches on sidelines. Metal beam ceiling with skylights. 3 doors visible to upper classrooms.

Dining hall front door view of the kitchen. Stainless serving line with 3-well hot food table, prep tables, ice machine, prep refrigerator, 3 ranges, convection oven, microwave and double sink.

Large outside grass athletic field located behind the dining hall. Trees showing fall foliage in the distance.

Outdoor fire circle located below athletic field. Metal fire ring/grill surrounded by a stones. Wooden benches on concrete pilings. Rear of dining hall in the background

Dining Hall building front entrance view showing wooden gazebo and maple tree. Side of building has wooden accessibility ramp.

Multiple picnic tables outdoors in grass area on the side of the dining hall facility. Several large trees shade the picnic area.

Interior view of gymnasium. Standard size wooden marked floor with 6 basketball backboards/nets.

Gym women's bathroom. Tile floor, 4 wall mounted sinks below 4 mirrors. Left side, 4 orange toilet stalls. 4 tile shower stalls which have no door or curtain.

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Camp Round Meadow

Overview

Camp Round Meadow, a four-season camp, includes four dormitories, dining hall, commercial kitchen, gymnasium and conference room. The facility accommodates a maximum of 120 people. Originally used from 1939 to 1941 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the camp also operated from 1965 to 1969 as the first Job Corps Center in the United States.

Recreation

A variety of hiking trails and picnic facilities are within walking distance of Camp Round Meadow. Fishing is available by permit within Catoctin Mountain Park and nearby Cunningham Falls State Park. Cunningham Falls State Park, located within three miles from the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center, offers swimming and boating. In the event of snow, areas throughout the park may be used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Pets are permitted on park trails and must remain on a six-foot leash at all times. Contact the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center at (301) 663-9388 for additional information, recreation and program opportunities.

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Natural Features

Catoctin Mountain Park, established in 1936, is located along the eastern portion of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 5,890.36 acre mixed hardwood forest includes abundant wildlife, freshwater streams and interesting geologic formations. Camp Round Meadow, shaded by large trees, includes a grass field and outdoor fire circle. A variety of interpretive and accessible trails, exhibits and picnic areas are within walking distance of Camp Round Meadow.

Nearby Attractions

Catoctin Mountain Park is located near many historical and cultural sites. Visitors will enjoy nearby: Antietam National Battlefield(26 miles), Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park(28 miles), Eisenhower National Historic Site (20 miles), Gettysburg National Military Park (20 miles), Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (37 miles), Monocacy National Battlefield (18 miles), Appalachian National Scenic Trail (8 miles), and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (26 miles). For more area travel information, visit Cunningham Falls State Park, Tourism Council of Frederick, and Washington County Hagerstown, Maryland.

Directions

For GPS Use Only: The street address is 14840 Manahan Road, Sabillasville, MD, 21780. This is NOT a mailing address. The mailing address for Camp Round Meadow is: Catoctin Mountain Park, Camp Round Meadow, 6602 Foxville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788. From Washington, DC take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north to I495 to I270 north 27 miles to Frederick, MD. Take Route 15, 17 miles north to Thurmont, MD. Take Route 77 West, the exit sign is marked Catoctin Mountain Park. Travel approximately 6 miles west on 77 (you will pass Park Central Road and the park Visitor Center) and turn right onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, turn right onto Manahan Road. Continue approximately 3/4 mile and turn left into Camp Round Meadow. Park in the large gravel parking lot. From Baltimore, MD take I695 beltway to I70 West to Frederick, MD. Take Route 15 North to Thurmont, MD. Take Route 77 West (the exit sign says Catoctin Mountain Park.) Travel approximately 6 miles west on 77 (you will pass Park Central Road and the park Visitor Center) and turn right onto Foxville- Deerfield Road. As the road forks, turn right onto Manahan Road. Continue approximately 3/4 mile and turn left into Camp Round Meadow. Park in the large gravel parking lot. From Hagerstown, MD take I70 East to Route 66 North for 7 miles. Turn right onto Route 64 (East) for 1 mile then turn right at a traffic light onto Route 77 East for approximately 4 miles. Turn left onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, turn right onto Manahan Road. Continue approximately 3/4 mile and turn left into Camp Round Meadow. Park in the large gravel parking lot. From Gettysburg, PA take Route 15 South. In Thurmont, MD, exit onto Route 77 West (the exit sign says Catoctin Mountain Park). Travel approximately 6 miles west on 77 (you will pass Park Central Road and the park Visitor Center) and turn right onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, turn right onto Manahan Road. Continue approximately 3/4 mile and turn left into Camp Round Meadow. Park in the large gravel parking lot.

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