Dalgreen Center, MD

[BlackCloud]

Located just south of MD route 40, over a mile south of Washington Monument State Park (which is worth the .1 mile diversion).

I camped here a couple of times, back when the shower/bathroom bldg was open. Someone told me that it was shut down for good, not just for the winter.

Can anyone confirm or deny???

[A-Train]

It was all open in 2001 and 2003 when I was there. I camped there in 01' and although it is a great little campsite, be aware that the police/local sheriff does do rounds since it's a state campsite. It was kinda freaky to have a car driving into the site and headlights shining thru my tent.

Great spot to grab a shower and if you've got the extra money, the restraunt at the road is pretty darn good!

[Lion King]

Was open in 2003...SOuth Mountain Inn for cold EXPENSIVE draft beer also. Just a short walk up the gravel road.

[oldyeller]

I passed the campground while section-hiking in MD the last week of October this year. The building was open and had HOT SHOWERS!

[neo]

i took a much needed shower there in may 2003,then hiked on neo

[Ridge]

I remember reading this thread a while back. Just came across a current article about the free hot showers at Dahlgren and the AT. Glad to see it still open and doing well.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features...artslife-today