
Ole Mink Farm Recreation Resort
Quick Facts
Why Thurmont & Catoctin Mountain Park
Thurmont sits at the base of Catoctin Mountain Park, home to 25 miles of hiking trails and the famous presidential retreat Camp David, whose exact location within the park remains undisclosed. The town itself is rich in history, with Cunningham Falls State Park, several covered bridges, and local orchards and wineries all within easy reach, plus Gettysburg just a short drive north.
Ole Mink Farm gives guests a genuinely family-run, community-oriented resort experience near all of this, with a real range of planned activities that keep kids entertained throughout a stay.
What Makes It Special
- Location: Thurmont, near Catoctin Mountain Park
- Setting: Family-run, community-oriented resort
- Site type: Cabins plus campground
- Amenities: Pool, playground, pickleball, fishing pond, planned kids’ activities, free firewood
- Recreation: Water activities, fishing, and hiking
Pro Tips for Booking
Check the planned activities calendar. With a real range of kids’ programming, timing your stay around specific activities can add real value.
Hike Catoctin Mountain Park. 25 miles of trails are close by, plus the mystery of Camp David’s hidden location.
Day-trip to Gettysburg. It’s a manageable drive north for a dose of Civil War history.
What to Do Around Here
- On-site pool, playground, pickleball, and fishing pond
- Catoctin Mountain Park’s 25 miles of hiking trails
- Cunningham Falls State Park, nearby for more hiking and swimming
- Gettysburg National Military Park, a short drive north
- Local orchards and wineries around Thurmont





