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Owens Creek Campground

Small rocky creek lined with trees in orange and gold foliage.
Man and woman standing next to picnic table on wood chip campsite.  On the tent pad behind the campers is a tent.  Waste back hangs from lantern pole.  Site is surrounded by dense forest.
Partial interior view of comfort station.  2 small bathroom stalls, 2 windows, 2 porcelain sinks with mirrors.  Flooring is tile,
Front view of upper comfort station building showing 2 windows, door and paved path. Dense deciduous forest visible behind building
Small rocky creek lined with trees in orange and gold foliage.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Showers

About 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.

Number of accommodations: 48

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 24 to Nov 2

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

48 Sites Available

Site
Price
01, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
02, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
03, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
04, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
05, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
06, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
07, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
08, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
09, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
11, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
13, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
14, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
15, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
16, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
17, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
19, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
20, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
21, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
22, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
23, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
24, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
25, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
26, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
27, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
28, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
29, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
30, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
31, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
32, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
33, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
34, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
35, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
36, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
37, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
38, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
39, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
40, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
41, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
42, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
44, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
45, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
46, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
48, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
49, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
50, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
51, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (685)

What Guests Are Saying

Owens Creek Campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly and helpful camp hosts. Campers appreciate the spacious, private sites, ample firewood, and beautiful hiking trails, making it a great spot for both relaxation and outdoor activities. While some sites have minor issues like sloping picnic tables, overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the campground as a hidden gem for nature lovers.

Review Summary

4.6
685 reviews
5
74.2%
508
4
18.5%
127
3
5.5%
38
2
1.2%
8
1
0.6%
4

Andrew H

Verified

July 15, 2025 Stayed at: 19, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Campsite, picnic table and tent pad were in excellent shape. Campfire wood was available.

Louis K

Verified

June 30, 2025 Stayed at: 29, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Site was in great shape despite a lot of recent rain. The place was quiet, not too crowded, camp host was great!

Highly recommended!

Louis K

Verified

June 30, 2025 Stayed at: 29, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Site was in great shape despite a lot of recent rain. The place was quiet, not too crowded, camp host was great!

Highly recommended!

Zishuo Y

Verified

June 29, 2025 Stayed at: 29, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

3

Camp site 29 needs some maintenance for rain drainage. We were caught in a thunderstorm, and the tent pad became a pool of water (coming from the uphill road and driveway).
The staff was very helpful to give us warning when storm was coming, and he came to check on our flooding situation. The tent pad did start draining after storm passed.
Otherwise very quiet and relaxing campground overall. Waking up to birds singing in the morning was amazing.

Zishuo Y

Verified

June 29, 2025 Stayed at: 29, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

3

Camp site 29 needs some maintenance for rain drainage. We were caught in a thunderstorm, and the tent pad became a pool of water (coming from the uphill road and driveway).
The staff was very helpful to give us warning when storm was coming, and he came to check on our flooding situation. The tent pad did start draining after storm passed.
Otherwise very quiet and relaxing campground overall. Waking up to birds singing in the morning was amazing.

Stan P

Verified

June 23, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Great campground!

Stan P

Verified

June 23, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Great campground!

Trevor S

Verified

June 14, 2025 Stayed at: 28, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Great location. Excellent amenities. Helpful host. Great atmosphere. Go there now if you haven't!!

Eric H

Verified

June 14, 2025 Stayed at: 45, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Well prepared (though smaller) camp sites. Bathroom facilities and showers were very clean. Nice hiking trail right out of the campground.

Trevor S

Verified

June 14, 2025 Stayed at: 28, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Great location. Excellent amenities. Helpful host. Great atmosphere. Go there now if you haven't!!

Location Owens Creek Campground

Address:
15882 Foxville Deerfield Rd.
Sabillasville, MD, 21780
United States

Highway access

Owens Creek Campground is accessible via I-70, I-495, and Route 15. It is approximately 6 miles from Route 77, which connects to Route 15 north of Thurmont.

Latitude & Longitude: 39.6604 / -77.4819

Elevation: 388 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Reservations can be made online up to 6 months in advance; no walk-in sites are available.
  • Check-out time is 12:00 noon on the day of departure.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Site capacity

  • Campsites accommodate up to 5 persons and 1 vehicle, which must fit on the parking pad.
  • All tents must fit on the designated tent pad, regardless of size or number.

Site types & loops

  • Trailers over 22 ft and RVs over 30 ft are not allowed; no hook-ups or dump station available.
  • Hammocks can be used where tents are permitted, secured properly, and not in areas harmful to natural resources.

Local regulations

  • Alcohol is not allowed in park areas unless permitted by the Superintendent.
  • Park Central Road may close without notice; check for updates on the park's website before visiting.

Fires & fuel

  • Bringing firewood into the park is not allowed; dead wood can be collected, and firewood is available on-site.
  • Do not move firewood; obtain it locally and burn it on-site to protect forests.

Pets

  • Pets are allowed but must be on a 6 ft. leash and cannot be left unattended.

Safety & rules

  • Quiet hours are observed from 10 PM to 6 AM.

Utilities

  • Use utility sinks for washing dishes; do not wash dishes or clothes in restrooms.

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Last updated: June 5, 2026

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