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Western MD / Catoctin Foraging Conditions — ForageIQ

Western MD / Catoctin

Catoctin Mountains and Western Maryland — Appalachian oak-hickory transitioning to northern hardwoods at higher elevation. Catoctin Mountain Park, Savage River SF, Garrett SF. Excellent spring morels in tulip poplar coves and dying ash flats. Chanterelles and chicken in summer.

Trees:Tulip Poplar White Oak Sugar Maple

Updated Apr 19, 6:19 PM MT

Foraging Potential55/100

✅Moisture

✅Soil Temp

❌No Freeze

✅No Drought

Precip 7d

0.00"

Precip 14d

0.00"

Soil Temp

63°F

SWE

Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.

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Nearby Camping

Within(16)

Camp Misty Mount

developed

NPS~0.5 mi from center

Reserve →

Poplar Grove Youth Camp Site

developed

NPS~1.4 mi from centerFee required/night

Reserve →

Camp Airy for Boys

developed

Camps Airy and Louise~1.5 mi from center

Reserve →

Camp Greentop Historic District

developed

~1.5 mi from center

Reserve →

Camp Ground Meadow

developed

NPS~2 mi from center

Owens Creek Campground

developed

NPS~2.1 mi from centerFee required/night

Reserve →

Adirondack Shelters Camping Area

developed

NPS~2.7 mi from center

Reserve →

Cunningham Falls Manor Camping Area

developed

Maryland Department of Natural Resources~4.1 mi from center

Reserve →

Raven Rock Shelter AT Camping Area

backcountry

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club~4.6 mi from center

Ole Mink Farm Recreation and Resort

developed

~5 mi from center

Reserve →

Catoctin Quaker Camp

developed

BYM Camps~5.4 mi from center

Reserve →

Ensign Cowall AT Camping Area

backcountry

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club~5.8 mi from center

Boy Scout Camping Area

developed

~6.4 mi from center

Capital Camps & Retreat Center

developed

~7.1 mi from center

Deer Lick Shelter AT Camping Area

backcountry

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club~8.2 mi from center

Pogo Memorial AT Camping Area

backcountry

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club~8.9 mi from center

⚠ Road Access Notice

Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.

Western MD / Catoctin

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Nearby Camping

Camp Misty Mount

Poplar Grove Youth Camp Site

Camp Airy for Boys

Camp Greentop Historic District

Camp Ground Meadow

Owens Creek Campground

Adirondack Shelters Camping Area

Cunningham Falls Manor Camping Area

Raven Rock Shelter AT Camping Area

Ole Mink Farm Recreation and Resort

Catoctin Quaker Camp

Ensign Cowall AT Camping Area

Boy Scout Camping Area

Capital Camps & Retreat Center

Deer Lick Shelter AT Camping Area

Pogo Memorial AT Camping Area

Viable Species

Limiting Factors