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Catoctin Mountain Park
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Nature and Science
Catoctin staff surveying vegetation
Over 750 species of vascular plants have been documented in Catoctin Mountain Park, including 60 species of trees. Although no Federally listed rare or endangered plants occur within the park, there are numerous State of Maryland listed threatened and endangered species. Many of the plants found in Catoctin are uncommon in the Middle-Atlantic States. Please remember that it is illegal to pick wildflowers or collect seeds from plants. Personal consumption of berries and mushrooms is permitted.
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Did You Know?
Camp Hi Catoctin, a camp for federal employees was adapted by President Franklin Roosevelt for his Presidential retreat during WWII and named Shangri-La. President Eisenhower renamed the retreat to Camp David. The retreat is not open to the public.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:29 EST