Visit Frederick County 2023-2024 Visitor Guide - Flipbook - Page 26
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TO TRY
Pitch your tent or glamp in style at one
of these unique or historic destinations.
BRUNSWICK FAMILY
CAMPGROUND
Spend the night camping along the
serene shores of the Potomac River.
The C&O Canal’s scenic towpath winds
past the Brunswick Family Campground
and provides the only access to the
riverfront camping area.
CANAL QUARTERS
LOCKHOUSE #28
Live like a 19th-century lock keeper
in this rustic retreat along the C&O
Canal. This is the most remote of the
lockhouses, situated a half mile from
the nearest parking lot, and provides
a primitive camping experience near
hiking and biking trails.
OLE MINK FARM
RECREATION RESORT
The Luxury Log Cabins at Ole Mink Farm
contain all the modern comforts of
home while still providing a secluded
retreat and the perfect opportunity
to relax and unwind.
CAMP MISTY MOUNT
Listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, Camp Misty Mount
has been bringing family and friends
together for rustic mountain cabin
camping in Catoctin Mountain Park
since 1937.
FORGEMAN’S HOUSE AT
CATOCTIN FURNACE
Immerse yourself in the historic
village of Catoctin Furnace with a
stay at the restored 1820s Forgeman’s
House, conveniently located near
Cunningham Falls State Park and
Catoctin Mountain Park.
On the Road
Take the adventure up a
notch with an open-air
drive on a motorcycle
or convertible! Along
the way, explore thriving
Patrick Street in Downtown
Frederick and the charming
“pike towns” of New Market
and Middletown.
Journey the road less
traveled to see a different
side of nature. Frederick
County is home to three
historic covered bridges
located within twelve miles
of one another, each with its
own unique truss system.
You’ll find several state and
national scenic byways
throughout the county.
Using the driving tour
itineraries in the Maryland
Scenic Byways map is
a perfect way to explore
them all.
A self-guided biking or
driving tour will take you on
a journey over streams and
along tree lines, which are
especially captivating during
the fall season.
