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National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
Reservations Required. No Walk-Ins. Poplar Grove is open to adult supervised organized youth groups whose members are under age 18. There are 3 sites within Poplar Grove. Each site accommodates up to 25 persons. Groups share pit toilets and a pavilion. Each site has picnic tables, grills and a fire circle.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
During the winter months (December - mid March) Manahan Road is closed and vehicles must be parked at Round Meadow. Gear must be carried about 1 mile to the campground.
Weather
Summer (June-Aug) average temperature is between 61 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall (Sep-Nov) average temperature is between 45 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall foliage is at its peak in mid-October Winter (Dec-Feb) average temperature is between 24 and 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter snowfall is between 5-12" per month. Spring (March-May) average temperature is between 41 and 63 degrees Fahrenheit. Average precipitation is approximately 4 inches per month. (Source: usclimatedata.com)
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Potable Water
Directions
From the east, follow US Route 15 to MD77. Drive about 6 miles on MD77. Turn right onto Foxville Deerfield Rd. At the fork, bear right onto Manahan Rd. Continue about 1.75 miles on Manahan Rd. From the west, take MD 64 and turn onto MD77 East. Drive about 4 miles. Turn left onto Foxville Deerfield Rd. At the fork, bear right onto Manahan Rd. Continue about 1.7 miles on Manahan Rd. Dec - Feb parking is at Camp Round Meadow - GPS address is 14840 Manahan Road, Sabillasville, MD 21780.
Rates & Fees
Camping Fee
The fee is for $35 per night. Each site accommodates up to 25 people per site. Groups share pit toilets, water and a pavilion.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires are permitted in grills and fire circles only. Wood that is dead and down may be collected for firewood.Regulations Overview
Adult supervision must be provided at all times. Two vehicles per site may be parked in the spaces provided. If the group is using a trailer that will remain at the site, the trailer will be considered the one vehicle. Additional vehicles must be parked at Camp Round Meadow. From December 1 until mid-April Manahan Road is closed and access to Poplar Grove is by foot only, approximately 1 mile away. Groups may occupy only assigned tent sites. Tents may be set up between the edge of the woods and the designated markers in the woods. Rock, animal and plant collecting are prohibited. Fireworks, alcoholic beverages, pets are prohibited. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. All groups should practice "Leave No Trace" principles.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
This facility is not wheelchair accesible.
Cell Phone Information
Cell phone coverage is sparse.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
There are no RV or traiier sites at this location.
RV Maximum Length
0
Additional Information
From December 1 until mid-April Manahan Road is closed. Access to Poplar Grove is by foot only. All vehicles must be parked at Camp Round Meadow during this time. Groups should be prepared to pack gear into the camp and bring trash out. Please contact Visitor Center for any updated information.
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
This facility is not ADA accessible.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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