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Camp Round Meadow
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.
Interior view of dining hall shows 5 large wooden beams, oak laminate flooring, portable a/c unit, pedestal fan, stacked chairs, 6 ft. tables, bottle filling station, waste/recycle bin, and doorway to dishwashing room.
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.
Dining hall front door view of the kitchen. Stainless serving line with 3-well hot food table, prep tables, ice machine, prep refrigerator, microwave and double sink.
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.
Dorm bathroom featuring one large shower, two sinks, two mirrors, two soap dispensers, and a trashcan.
Interior view of kitchen showing stainless prep tables, convection oven, 3 gas ranges, toaster, 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.
Gym men's bathroom. Tile floor, 5 wall mounted sinks below 5 mirrors. Left side, 3 orange toilet stalls. 4 tile shower stalls which have white, vinyl shower curtains.
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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 Cunningham Falls State Park, just 3 miles (5 km) from the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center. Cunningham Falls also offers swimming and boating.

In the event of snow, areas throughout the park may be used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Contact the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center at (301) 663-9388 for additional information, recreation and program opportunities.

Facilities

Camp Round Meadow will accommodate up to 120 guests.

INDOORS:

  • Guests have access to four dormitories, a dining hall, a commercial kitchen, a gymnasium, and conference room. The dining hall, kitchen, gymnasium and conference room have heat and air conditioning. The dormitory buildings are universally accessible and offer electricity and heat. Each dormitory includes 30 twin beds with vinyl covered mattresses, 2 bathrooms and 2 bottle filling/water fountain stations. Each of the four dormitories has (2) two bathrooms with (2) flush toilets, (1) accessible hot shower, and (2) sinks. A cleaning room in each dormitory has brooms, mops, buckets, and toilet brush/plunger.

  • No internet access or Wi-Fi is currently available. Cellular service reception coverage is best on the AT & T or Verizon systems.

  • The 1,746 square foot (162 sq. m) dining hall space includes tables and chairs. The adjacent kitchen is 384 square feet (35.5 sq. m). The commercial kitchen offers various appliances, including a freezer, refrigerator, three ranges, a convection oven, ice machine, microwave, toaster, steam table, garbage disposal and dishwasher. The kitchen contains multiple storage spaces and a small bathroom.

  • Trash service includes a waste and recycling receptacle. Cleaning equipment and trash cans are provided.

  • The gymnasium has an indoor basketball court, Men's and Women's restrooms that include flush toilets, hot showers, and sinks.

  • The conference room is 765 square feet (71 sq. m) with a maximum occupancy of 51. Tables, chairs, and projector screen are available for use in the conference room.

  • Guests are responsible for cleaning and sanitation of the entire facility. Reservation-holders must provide all cleaning agents and supplies. The park provides items to assist with cleaning such as mops, buckets, brooms, dust mops, whisk brooms, vacuum cleaners, and dust pans. Groups may choose to contract with a professional for cleaning services. The cleaning of all facilities must be completed by check-out time and the group leader must remain for a walk-through of the entire camp with the Park Ranger.

  • Catoctin Mountain Park is committed to sustainable park operations and strongly encourages park visitors to reduce their consumption of energy and generation of waste. There is single-stream recycling available in Camp Round Meadow.

OUTDOORS:

  • Outside guests may enjoy a campfire ring with wooden bench seating, grass athletic field, small lighted gazebo and outdoor picnic area. Firewood is provided by the park.

  • The lighted gravel parking area will accommodate 135 vehicles. Groups reserving Camp Round Meadow do not have exclusive use of the parking area.

Natural Features

Catoctin Mountain Park, established in 1936, is located along the eastern portion of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 5,890.36 acre (2384 ha) 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:

Other attractions include Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo and Cunningham Falls State Park.

For more information visit the Tourism Council of Frederick County.

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 (coordinates: 39° 38' 22.7198" N 77° 26' 46.6699" W) * **From Washington, DC:** Take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north to I-495 to I-270 north 27 miles (43.5 km) to Frederick, MD. Take Route 15 for 17 miles (27 km) north to Thurmont, MD. Take Route 77 West (the exit sign is marked Catoctin Mountain Park). Travel approximately 6 miles (9.6 km) west on 77 (you will pass Park Central Road and the park visitor center). Turn right onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, turn right onto Manahan Road. Continue approximately 3/4 mile (1.2 km) and turn left into Camp Round Meadow. Park in the large gravel parking lot. * **From Baltimore, MD:** Take I-695 beltway to I-70 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 (9.6 km) west on Route 77 (you will pass Park Central Road and the park visitor center). Turn right onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, turn right onto Manahan Road. Continue approximately 3/4 mile (1.2 km) and turn left into Camp Round Meadow. Park in the large gravel parking lot. * **From Hagerstown, MD:** take I-70 East to Route 66 North for 7 miles (11.2 km). Turn right onto Route 64 (East) for 1 mile (1.6 km) then turn right at a traffic light onto Route 77 East for approximately 4 miles (6.4 km). Turn left onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, turn right onto Manahan Road. Continue approximately 3/4 mile (1.2 km) 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 (9.6 km) west on 77 (you will pass Park Central Road and the park visitor center). Turn right onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, turn right onto Manahan Road. Continue approximately 3/4 mile (1.2 km) and turn left into Camp Round Meadow. Park in the large gravel parking lot.

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