Camp Round Meadow campground
Camp Round Meadow
The nearby points of interest include the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center, Cunningham Falls State Park, and the historic town of Thurmont. Visitors can also explore the many hiking trails and scenic drives in the area, such as the Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway.
The campground amenities include tent campsites, picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restrooms and showers. The camping area is open from April to October, and reservations can be made through the National Park Service website.
Interesting facts about the area include that Camp Round Meadow was used as a training site for the U.S. Army during World War II, and that the park was created as a recreational area for government officials during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The best time of year to visit Camp Round Meadow is in the fall when the leaves are changing colors and the temperatures are mild, averaging around 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit. This time of year also provides an opportunity to enjoy the park's many autumn activities, such as apple picking and pumpkin carving.
What's on-site at Camp Round Meadow
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Camp Round Meadow, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Creek - Catoctin Mountain National Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Greentop | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Poplar Grove Ii Group Camping Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Poplar Grove I Group Camping Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Owens Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Camp Round Meadow -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Antietam Creek Near Waynesboro | 204 cfs | → |
| Big Pipe Creek At Bruceville | 406 cfs | → |
| Monocacy River At Bridgeport | 1,480 cfs | → |
| Monocacy River At Monocacy Blvd At Frederick | 3,970 cfs | → |
| Catoctin Creek Near Middletown | 279 cfs | → |
| Marsh Run At Grimes | 28 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Camp Round Meadow -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmitsburg 2 Se Coop | 10.0 in | 5.5 in | → |
| Hagerstown 1e Coop | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hagerstown 1.0 Ene | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hagerstown 4.1 Nnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cashtown 1s | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Biglerville | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Cunningham Falls State Park-Houck Area
- Catoctin Mountain Park
- Thurmont Park
- Eyler Park
- Catoctin Mountain Zoological Park
- Roddy Road Park
Boat launches
- Catoctin Hollow Road 13916, Frederick County
- Big Red Trail Mount Lena
- Frederick
- Taylors Landing
- Snyders Landing Road 17045, Sharpsburg
- Long Pine
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Camp Round Meadow as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Camp Round Meadow
Can I make reservations at Camp Round Meadow?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Camp Round Meadow?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Camp Round Meadow.