Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground
Poplar Grove offers youth groups and organizations enjoyable year-round primitive tent camping. Located just steps away from the Catoctin Mountain Park portion of the Catoctin National Recreation Trail in the rolling hills of Thurmont, Maryland. Poplar Grove allows youth groups to experience traditional wilderness camping in a beautiful, natural setting.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 3 |
Site guide
3 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A001 | Gravel | Partial | 25 / 2 | Yes | No |
| B001 | Partial | 25 / 2 | Yes | ||
| C001 | Partial | 25 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Poplar Grove allows youth to connect with nature in a rustic campground setting. Three (3) group sites can accommodate up to 25 visitors. There are (2) two vault toilets and pavilion are centrally located. Site campfire circles and grills exist at each of the three camp sites. Firewood is provided onsite, dead wood may be collected for fires. Each group site is limited to (2) two vehicles or (1) vehicle and (1) utility trailer (unhooked) parked in designated spaces. Additional vehicles need to be parked at Camp Round Meadow. Due to seasonal road closures, the campground is closed in the Winter.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Poplar Grove is located on Manahan Road in the western portion of Catoctin Mountain Park. From Route 15, exit at Catocin Mountain Park/Route 77. Travel approximately six miles west, passing the Visitor Center and Park Central Road. Turn right on Foxville-Deerfield Road and bear to the right onto Manahan Road at the fork.
| Nearest town | Thurmont, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.6539° N, 77.4669° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Overnight parking is not permitted on Manahan Road.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 2.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 18 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sierra ↗ | 19.2 mi |
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Natural features
Poplar Grove offers tree sheltered, flat tent sites. The campground is surrounded by a hardwood decidious forest. Whether blanketed in snow in winter months or blooming with wildflowers in the spring, Poplar Grove offers beautiful scenery all year.
Recreation
As a primitive camping area, Poplar Grove encourages youth to use healthy doses of imagination while surrounded by the natural landscape. Nature hikes and campfire circles are popular activities. Catoctin Mountain Park offers 25 miles (40 km) of trails for additional hiking opportunities.
Nearby
The Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center is located four miles (1.2 km) away and offers interpretive programs. Just three miles (4.8 km) away, visitors can enjoy fishing and canoeing at Cunningham Falls State Park (entrance fee applies).
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground?
Sites at Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground have?
3 sites, including 3 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground?
Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground?
As a primitive camping area, Poplar Grove encourages youth to use healthy doses of imagination while surrounded by the natural landscape. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground?
Thurmont, Maryland. The Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center is located four miles (1.2 km) away and offers interpretive programs.
Source: Getting there
What if Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Owens Creek Campground (0.9 mi), Adirondack Shelters (1.2 mi), and Camp Round Meadow (1.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground in?
Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground is a Catoctin Mountain Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Catoctin Mountain Park