Camp David in the residence; a total of three planes were intercepted over that July 9 weekend. Camp David Camp David is the country retreat for the President of the United States. It is located in the wooded hills of Catoctin Mountain Park near Thurmont, Maryland, also near Emmitsburg, Maryland about 62 miles (100 km) north-northwest of Washington, D.C. It is officially known as the Naval Support Facility Thurmont, because it is technically a military installation, and staffing is primarily provided by the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps. Originally known as Hi-Catoctin, Camp David was built as a
Camp Columbia State Park/State Forest he was president of Columbia University. The state of Connecticut purchased the land from the university in 2000; it was dedicated as Camp Columbia State Forest and State Historic Park in 2004. The park adjoins a finger of Bantam Lake known as South Bay. There are more than of recreational trails open to the public for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The property is also used for bird watching; hunting is permitted in the state forest. Parking is available in a grassy lot beside Route 109. Camp Columbia State Park/State Forest Camp Columbia State Park/State Forest is a