Ensign Cowall AT Camping Area

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CampgroundBackcountryTent Site

About this campsite

Campground: Ensign Cowall AT Camping Area. Operated by Potomac Appalachian Trail Club.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Backcountry

Tent Site

Location

Ensign Cowall AT Camping Area•MD

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Common questions about Ensign Cowall AT Camping Area

What facilities does Ensign Cowall AT Camping Area have?

Ensign Cowall AT Camping Area has backcountry and tent site. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Ensign Cowall AT Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Ensign Cowall AT Camping Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Ensign Cowall AT Camping Area?

Ensign Cowall AT Camping Area sits in MD. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Ensign Cowall AT Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Ensign Cowall AT Camping Area
Facility	On site
Backcountry	Yes
Tent Site	Yes

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Adirondack Shelters

Overview The Adirondack Shelters, located near the northern most point of Catoctin Mountain Park, provides a destination for true nature immersion and an alternative to drive-up camping. A moderate three-mile uphill hike over rocky but generally gently rolling terrain leads to the three-sided shelters similar to those found on the Appalachian Trail. Please plan to pack out everything you bring to the site. At Catoctin Mountain Park, the beauty and solitude of nearly 6,000 acres (2428 ha) of mature Eastern Hardwood Forest beckon visitors in need of an escape. Recreation The shelters are for backcountry hikers looking for a remote getaway. Watching birds (aka "birding") is a popular form of wildlife observation. Catoctin offers a 25-mile (40 km) hiking trail system, fishing, picnicking, and frontcountry cabins and campgrounds in addition to the more primitive Adirondack shelters. Facilities This is a rustic backcountry area with no vehicle access or potable water. There is one rustic pit toilet available. Campers must carry adequate drinking water and supplies and pack trash out at the conclusion of their stay. The two shelters are several hundred feet apart, making them close enough for groups to use both, but far enough away to offer privacy. The sites are available year-round and can accommodate five campers. Tents or temporary structures are not permitted inside the shelters or surrounding area. Campfire rings are provided. Natural Features Located about 60 miles (96.5 km) from Washington, DC and Baltimore, Maryland, Catoctin Mountain Park lies within the mountainous Blue Ridge Province of north-central Maryland. Scenic overlooks extend across the Monocacy Valley. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (301) 663-9388. Nearby Attractions Head to Wolf Rock for scenic vistas and thrilling rock climbing and rappelling. Or tour historic Camp Misty Mount, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.