Catoctin is one of the most peaceful campgrounds I've been to, and a lot less crowded than Cunningham Falls State Park which is right across from Catoctin. Our campsite was quiet with the creek right behind us and had lots of privacy. This place is a great campground to go during summer as it's tucked in the mountains with lots of tree coverage. Catoctin Mountain Park has 25 miles of hiking trails. There are three hiking trails that are near the campground. First is the Deerfield Nature Trail (1.5-mile Loop). Second, the Sawmill Trail (.5 miles one way) starts at the sawmill exhibit. Third one, Catoctin National Recreational Trail(4.5 miles one way), can be reached at the entrance of the campground or from the Sawmill Trail. The Catoctin Trail goes all the way to Cunningham Falls State Park where you can continue to hike the Catoctin trail or take the Cliff Trail to Maryland's tallest waterfall. Many of the other trails can be reached from parking lots or the visitor's center. Stop inside the visitors center to learn some history and there's a nature playroom for the kids!