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About Owens Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 48
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Paul S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Quiet autumn weekday stay in a well-equipped campground
Nathan S
VerifiedOctober 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Ticks were heavy in the woods this trip, but that’s to be expected. Was a nice quiet campground well kept bathrooms, clean and showers clean just wish they had hot water for the utilities sink for dishwashing
Nathan S
VerifiedOctober 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Ticks were heavy in the woods this trip, but that’s to be expected. Was a nice quiet campground well kept bathrooms, clean and showers clean just wish they had hot water for the utilities sink for dishwashing
Michael M
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
This was my young daughter (7 yrs old) first time at an actual campground. Was a wonderful experience that made her want to come back again. Bathrooms are clean and heated, firewood was abundant, and campsites were well taken care of. Catoctin is a gem in this part of Maryland. Highly recommend this campground.
Michael M
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
This was my young daughter (7 yrs old) first time at an actual campground. Was a wonderful experience that made her want to come back again. Bathrooms are clean and heated, firewood was abundant, and campsites were well taken care of. Catoctin is a gem in this part of Maryland. Highly recommend this campground.
Gunnar L
VerifiedOctober 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Great campsite. Plenty of wood available for a small donation. Be advised, site 36 and 38 are basically one camp ground divided by a log on the ground. So it feels like you're camping with your neighbors and there's little to no privacy from each other. Besides this, site 36 is a great layout with a lot of space in comparison to other sites. And the facilities were very well maintained and very clean.
Gunnar L
VerifiedOctober 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Great campsite. Plenty of wood available for a small donation. Be advised, site 36 and 38 are basically one camp ground divided by a log on the ground. So it feels like you're camping with your neighbors and there's little to no privacy from each other. Besides this, site 36 is a great layout with a lot of space in comparison to other sites. And the facilities were very well maintained and very clean.
james r
VerifiedOctober 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Sites were all under the tree canopy. Showers and bathrooms were very good. Good stop if you are wanting to explore Gettysburg. BE AWARE: This is a RESERVATION ONLY campground. We had AT&T signal but not Mint. Make sure you have the Recreation.gov app on your phone or make reservation before you arrive. .
james r
VerifiedOctober 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Sites were all under the tree canopy. Showers and bathrooms were very good. Good stop if you are wanting to explore Gettysburg. BE AWARE: This is a RESERVATION ONLY campground. We had AT&T signal but not Mint. Make sure you have the Recreation.gov app on your phone or make reservation before you arrive. .
Russell H
VerifiedOctober 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Clean facilities, lots of firewood, great site and well managed.
Location Owens Creek Campground
Address:
15882 Foxville Deerfield Rd.
Sabillasville, MD, 21780
United States
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 miles (43.5 km) to Frederick, MD. Take Route 15 for 17 miles (27 km) north to Thurmont, MD. Take Route 77 West (the exit sign is marked Catoctin Mountain Park). Travel approximately 6 miles (9.6 km) 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 mile (1.6 km) 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 miles (9.6 km) 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 mile (1.6 km) and turn left into Owens Creek Campground.
From Hagerstown, MD: From Hagerstown, MD: take I-70 East to Route 66 North for 7 miles (11.2 km). Turn right onto Route 64 (East) for 1 mile (1.6 km) then turn right at a traffic light onto Route 77 East for approximately 4 miles (6.4 km). Turn left onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. As the road forks, keep left and continue on Foxville-Deerfield Road for approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) 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 miles (9.6 km) 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 mile (1.6 km) and turn left into Owens Creek Campground.
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
