Thurmont Attractions
Jacob Weller and his family stopped in the area that is now Thurmont in 1751, to nurse a sick child. The Weller family introduced several industries into the area with many residents working as mechanics. The hamlet was known as Mechanicstown by 1811.
It was renamed Thurmont (gateway to the mountains) when the railroad made the area more accessible.
It was renamed Thurmont (gateway to the mountains) when the railroad made the area more accessible.
Catoctin Mountain Park
Camp David, the Presidential retreat is found within this park but it is not open to the public. However, there are 25 miles of trails that wind through Catoctin Mountain Park as well as opportunity for camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, fly-fishing, and cross country skiing.
Catoctin Mountain Park
6602 Foxville Road
Thurmont, MD 21788-1598
United States
6602 Foxville Road
Thurmont, MD 21788-1598
United States
Phone 1 (301) 663-9388
Fax 1 (301) 271-2764
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo
Visitors can meet, feed or touch the exotic animals at the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo. Over 450 animals are found throughout the 30 acres including the venomous snake exhibit and the butterfly garden.
All values are in United States Dollars
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo
13019 Catoctin Furnace Road
Thurmont, MD 21788-2134
United States
13019 Catoctin Furnace Road
Thurmont, MD 21788-2134
United States
Phone 1 (301) 271-3180
Fax 1 (301) 271-2673
Hours
May 30 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 7 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 15.95 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 13.95 |
| Military discount | $ 13.95 |
| Students | $ 13.95 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 9.95 |
| Child 5 & under | $ 6.95 |
| Child 1 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Cunningham Falls State Park
Cunningham Falls is known for its history, scenic beauty, as well as a 78-foot cascading waterfall. Swimming is permitted in Hunting Creek Lake, hiking along nine scenic trails, or a visit to the Catoctin Iron Furnace. Early settlers used timber from the forests to make charcoal to fuel the Catoctin Iron Furnace.
