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Camping at Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground near Thurmont

Public campground · Thurmont · 3 campsites · 3 group

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking.

About this campground

Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground is a back-to-basics site intended for organized youth groups and outdoor programs, located in the western section of Catoctin Mountain Park near the Catoctin National Recreation Trail in the rolling hills outside Thurmont, Maryland. The campground contains three group sites (TOTAL CAMPSITES: 3) that are listed as both RV and tent sites, and the three sites together can accommodate up to 25 visitors.

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 17 reviewsBook on National Park Service
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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
  • Vault toilets
  • Public land

Not listed — confirm before booking: Max RV length isn't listed.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 3 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on National Park Service: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
A001
group standard nonelectric
RR$35
B001
group standard nonelectric
RR$35
C001
group standard nonelectric
RR$35

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on National Park Service. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on National Park Service ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Circles
  • Firewood
  • Grill
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets
Check-in
3:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
No

Location

6602 Foxville Rd
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Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground?
3 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground?
No (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing 3 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Road & site access
Listing 1 gravel site driveways; 3 hike-in sites
Pets
Listing No
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 3 (4 reports), Verizon 3 (3 reports), T-Mobile 3 (1 report)
Shade
Listing 3 of 3 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $35/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 6602 Foxville Rd (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (17 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Beautiful campsite, plenty of firewood available, good access to hiking trails, very nice vault toilets. The only thing that could be improved would be offering road access to the campsite in the winter months. ”

Sonja K 5 · Dec 2024 · Recreation.gov

“Plenty of shade, lots of room, flat field for games, perfect fire ring with log seating. The girls said, "These are the nicest pit toilets I've ever seen!" Five stars.”

Amy K 5 · Jul 2024 · Recreation.gov
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Guides for this trip

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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Deer haven campsites

6.8 mi from Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $33/night
$65 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

The Empty Nest

8.7 mi from Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $26/night
$51 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Hawkwood Farm

9.5 mi from Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • 2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide Gettysburg area · 2 hr · from $44/person
    • Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour Gettysburg area · 1 hr · from $26/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 3 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2018 K-Z Manufacturing Sportsman Classic
2018 K-Z Manufacturing Sportsman Classic

Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 7 · 13 mi from campground

$110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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C & E’s Cozy Camper
C & E’s Cozy Camper

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 5 · 36 mi from campground

$125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2016 Forest River R-Pod 179
2016 Forest River R-Pod 179

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 4 · 60 mi from campground

$108/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide
2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

Gettysburg area · 2 hr · from $44/person

Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour
Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour

Gettysburg area · 1 hr · from $26/person

Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour
Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour

Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season Apr 1–Nov 30: RV & Tent $35 per night
  • Peak season Apr 1–Nov 30: RV & Tent $35 per night
Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Gettysburg area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $17/person

Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in Gettysburg
Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in Gettysburg

Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $20/person

Spirits Speak Orphanage
Spirits Speak Orphanage

Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $20/person

Blood on the Battlefield Ages 16+
Blood on the Battlefield Ages 16+

Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $35/person

Ghost Tour: History and Haunts - Family Friendly - Best in Gettysburg
Ghost Tour: History and Haunts - Family Friendly - Best in Gettysburg

Gettysburg area · 1.3 hr · from $24/person

Skip the Line: Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission Ticket
Skip the Line: Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission Ticket

Gettysburg area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $10/person

Compare site types

0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 3 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Group standard nonelectric (group)

3 sites · $35/night

Loops: POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND AREA (3)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15