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48 total sitesAbout Owens Creek Campground
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2026 Season availability
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Water and Hygiene
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (756)
What Guests Are Saying
Owens Creek Campground offers a serene and well-maintained camping experience with spacious, private sites nestled among trees. Campers appreciate the friendly and attentive hosts, clean bathrooms, and complimentary firewood, enhancing the overall enjoyment of their stay. While some noted occasional noise from other campers and the need for trail maintenance, the peaceful ambiance and natural beauty make it a desirable destination for future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Owens Creek Campground offers a serene and well-maintained camping experience with spacious, private sites nestled among trees. Campers appreciate the friendly and attentive hosts, clean bathrooms, and complimentary firewood, enhancing the overall enjoyment of their stay. While some noted occasional noise from other campers and the need for trail maintenance, the peaceful ambiance and natural beauty make it a desirable destination for future visits.
Review Summary
Alicia E
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
The camp was very good.
Alicia E
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
The camp was very good.
Terry B
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
It's my second time at Owens Creek Campground and I remain thoroughly satisfied with the amenities, my site's cleanliness, and the natural environment (I got to hike on) but the real star this recent stay was the campground's current host (whose name I forgot); me and my group were really taken by him as a nature lover (and his aptitude for the role) . We really hope to see him again,
Terry B
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
It's my second time at Owens Creek Campground and I remain thoroughly satisfied with the amenities, my site's cleanliness, and the natural environment (I got to hike on) but the real star this recent stay was the campground's current host (whose name I forgot); me and my group were really taken by him as a nature lover (and his aptitude for the role) . We really hope to see him again,
Kathleen S
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
I've stayed at Owens Creek many times in the past 7 or 8 years. It is my favorite campgrounds! There is plenty of space between tent sites and nicely wooded so you have privacy in your tent site. Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table with firewood available in the park. The bathhouses are always kept in clean, decent condition. Beautiful hiking trails within Owens Creek and nearby in Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park. The Appalachian Trail is just a short drive away as well.
Kathleen S
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
I've stayed at Owens Creek many times in the past 7 or 8 years. It is my favorite campgrounds! There is plenty of space between tent sites and nicely wooded so you have privacy in your tent site. Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table with firewood available in the park. The bathhouses are always kept in clean, decent condition. Beautiful hiking trails within Owens Creek and nearby in Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park. The Appalachian Trail is just a short drive away as well.
Mark W
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
We arrived later, in the evening. There was a detour. Scary fog and police lights at the top of the mountain, by the military area.
Luckily, I was familiar with the park and hoped the woods road would lead me back down, past the group sites, and to the campground.
There was no signage to help us.
However, after finding our way back from the residential area, to the campground, we were amazed to find that someone, maybe the camp host, left us firewood and kindling ready, for us to use.
Awesome way to end our vacation.
Mark W
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
We arrived later, in the evening. There was a detour. Scary fog and police lights at the top of the mountain, by the military area.
Luckily, I was familiar with the park and hoped the woods road would lead me back down, past the group sites, and to the campground.
There was no signage to help us.
However, after finding our way back from the residential area, to the campground, we were amazed to find that someone, maybe the camp host, left us firewood and kindling ready, for us to use.
Awesome way to end our vacation.
L P
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Such an idyllic spot for a weekend getaway! So quiet and peaceful at Catoctin.
L P
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Such an idyllic spot for a weekend getaway! So quiet and peaceful at Catoctin.
Location & Directions for Owens Creek Campground
15882 Foxville Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville, MD 21780 United States
Elevation: 388 ft
Getting There
<p><strong>For GPS Use Only: </strong>The street address is 15882 Foxville Deerfield Road, Sabillasville, MD. This is not the mailing address. <strong>The Park mailing address is: </strong>Catoctin Mountain Park, 6602 Foxville Road, Thurmont, MD 2...
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
From Washington, DC: Take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north to I-495 to I-270 north 27 mi (27 mi) to Frederick, MD. Take Route 15 for 17 mi (16.8 mi) north to Thurmont, MD. Take Route 77 West (the exit sign is marked Catoctin Mountain Park). Travel approximately 6 mi (6 mi) west on Route 77 (you will pass Park Central Road and the park visitor center). Turn right onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, keep left and continue on Foxville-Deerfield Road for approximately 1 mi (1 mi) and turn left into Owens Creek Campground.
From Baltimore, MD: Take I-695 beltway to I-70 West to Frederick, MD. Take Route 15 North to Thurmont, MD. Take Route 77 West (the exit sign says Catoctin Mountain Park.) Travel approximately 6 mi (6 mi) west on Route 77 (you will pass Park Central Road and the park visitor center). Turn right onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, keep left and continue on Foxville-Deerfield Road for approximately 1 mi (1 mi) and turn left into Owens Creek Campground.
From Hagerstown, MD: From Hagerstown, MD: take I-70 East to Route 66 North for 7 mi (7 mi). Turn right onto Route 64 (East) for 1 mi (1 mi) then turn right at a traffic light onto Route 77 East for approximately 4 mi (4 mi). Turn left onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, keep left and continue on Foxville-Deerfield Road for approximately 1 mi (1 mi) and turn left into Owens Creek Campground.
From Gettysburg, PA: Take Route 15 South. In Thurmont, MD, exit onto Route 77 West (the exit sign says Catoctin Mountain Park). Travel approximately 6 mi (6 mi) west on 77 (you will pass Park Central Road and the park visitor center). Turn right onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, keep left and continue on Foxville-Deerfield Road for approximately 1 mi (1 mi) and turn left into Owens Creek Campground.
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.
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: October 21, 2026