Catoctin Mountain Scenic Road Trip

Road Trip Begins

This Road Trip is the gateway to mid-Maryland's historic, scenic, and natural recreation opportunities along the Catoctin Mountains. The Road Trip offers scenic views of farmsteads, orchards, and mountains; gateways into historic, revitalized downtowns; historic sites from early industrial history to the Civil War; and parks for hiking, camping, picnicking, and exploring.

Visitor Services

• Camping: Campsites are available along the Road Trip, including inside many of the state and national parks.
• Food: You'll find plenty of places to eat along the Road Trip, including the Cozy Inn, where several American presidents and celebrities have stopped in for pie.
• Gasoline: Gasoline is available in towns all along the Road Trip, including Emmitsburg, Thurmont, Frederick, and Point of Rocks.
• Information: From the north there is a Maryland Welcome Center at Pennsylvania/Maryland state line. The Tourism Council of Frederick County operates a visitor center in downtown Frederick that is signed from all major entrances.
• Lodging: Stay at hotels and motels in the towns along the way, or stay at a distinctly New England bed and breakfast.
• Phone: Phones are available in towns along the Road Trip and gas stations between towns.
• Restrooms: Restrooms are available in towns along the Road Trip and gas stations between towns.
• Retail: Stop into one of the towns along the Road Trip for a unique shopping experience in an extensive historical district.

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