Owens Creek Campground
Owens Creek Campground offers families and individuals enjoyable primitive tent camping. Located just five miles (8 km) from Thurmont, Maryland, in the rolling hills of Catoctin Mountain Park.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 50 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 22 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
50 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | Springs | 5 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 02 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | Springs | 5 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 03 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | Springs | 5 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 04 | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | Springs | 5 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 05 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | Springs | 5 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 06 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | Springs | 5 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 07 | Back-in | 41 | Paved | Full | Springs | 5 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| 08 | Back-in | 42 | Paved | Full | Springs | 5 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| 09 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | Springs | 5 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| 10 | Back-in | 22 | Paved | Full | Springs | 5 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 22 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites 07, 08, 09 are listed accessible |
This campground offers 48 single campsites with a limit of five people, or immediate family, per site. There are no-hookups. Maximum trailer length is 22 feet (6.4 m) and maximum RV length is 30 feet (9 m). There are three pull through sites: #12, #39 and #43. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are available and centrally located in the campground. All sites are equipped with a tent pad, picnic tables, and fire ring. All tents must fit on the tent pads. Firewood is available.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
For GPS Use Only: The street address is 15882 Foxville Deerfield Road, Sabillasville, MD. This is not the mailing address. The Park mailing address is: Catoctin Mountain Park, 6602 Foxville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788. From.
| Nearest town | Sabillasville, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.6604° N, 77.4819° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 2.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 18.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sierra ↗ | 19.8 mi |
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Owens Creek Campground, Catoctin Mountain Park, Maryland
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Natural features
The campground is surrounded by a rolling landscape, perfect for hikes of any level from easy to extremely strenuous. Owens Creek flows past the campground providing a peaceful setting beside a bubbling brook. Whether blanketed in snow in winter months, brilliant with color in the fall or blooming with wildflowers in the spring, Owens Creek offers beautiful scenery all year.
Recreation
As a primitive camping area, Owens Creek encourages visitors to use healthy doses of imagination while surrounded by the natural landscape. Nature hikes and campfire circles are popular activities. Catoctin Mountain Park boasts 25 miles (40 km) of trails. The Deerfield Nature Trail connects directly to the campground and is a 1.5 mile (2.4 km) loop with a connection to the park's western system of trails. Browns Farm Trail is nearby in the Owens Creek Picnic Area and offers budding archeologists with a peek into the history of the area. This trail is also a youth friendly 'Track Trail'.
Nearby
- Catoctin Mountain Park is located near many historical and cultural sites:
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail (8 miles/13 km)
- Monocacy National Battlefield (18 miles/29 km)
- Antietam National Battlefield (26 miles/45 km)
- Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (26 miles)
- Eisenhower National Historic Site and Gettysburg National Military Park (20 miles/32 km)
- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (28 miles/45 km)
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (37 miles/60 km)
- Other Attractions include Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo and Cunningham Falls State Park.
- For more information visit the Tourism Council of Frederick County.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Owens Creek Campground?
Sites at Owens Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Owens Creek Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Owens Creek Campground have?
51 sites, including 50 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Owens Creek Campground?
The longest site here provides 22 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Owens Creek Campground?
Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are available and centrally located in the campground.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Owens Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Owens Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Owens Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Owens Creek Campground?
Sites 07, 08, and 09 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Owens Creek Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Owens Creek Campground?
As a primitive camping area, Owens Creek encourages visitors to use healthy doses of imagination while surrounded by the natural landscape. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Owens Creek Campground?
Sabillasville, Maryland. Catoctin Mountain Park is located near many historical and cultural sites:
Source: Getting there
What if Owens Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground (0.9 mi), Adirondack Shelters (1.1 mi), and Camp Round Meadow (2.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby