Owens Creek Campground

15882 Foxville Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville, Maryland, United States
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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.

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Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers

About Owens Creek Campground

Owens Creek Campground offers families and individuals enjoyable primitive tent camping. Located just five miles (5 mi) from Thurmont, Maryland, in the rolling hills of Catoctin Mountain Park.

Available sites

48 total sites
RV Sites 2 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 46 sites Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 24 to Nov 2

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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48 Sites Available

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⛺ 01, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 02, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 03, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 04, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 05, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 06, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 07, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 08, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 09, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 11, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 12, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ 13, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 14, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 15, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 16, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 17, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 19, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 20, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 21, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 22, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 23, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 24, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 25, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 26, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 27, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 28, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 29, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 30, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 31, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 32, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 33, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 34, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 35, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 36, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 37, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 38, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 39, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 40, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 41, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 42, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 43, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 44, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 45, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 46, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 48, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 49, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 50, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 51, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

756 reviews

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.7

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Shirley D

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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 27, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

Suitable for small camping setups only, many sites will likely not fit the maximum size allowed (I fit). Some were not flat. Sites were shady and quiet. Campground is pleasingly dark. My stay was short, but very pleasant.

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Jocelyn S

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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 28, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

Some sites are more private and are along as creek. Some sites are very close to other people and have no privacy. People talked late into the night- it was a pretty loud campground. I wouldn’t camp there again in the summer because it was so loud. I might give it a try at the edge of the season if I could get a site along the creek.

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Kingston B

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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 25, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

Stayed here twice last year. It was a great spot. While a campground, one still has the feeling of seclusion. Very safe. There are some good trails in the area that were basic enough for young children and still provided decent exercise. We brought our dog on the second trip and besides the colder weather, he was fine. Close drive to some small towns and historical places as well such as Antietam battlefield.

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Nathan T

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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 23, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

Came family camping--had a good experience. The wood for sale was helpful to get our campfire started.. Highly recommend hiking on some of the trails in the park--good trails for all ages.. Camp sites are a little closer together than other places.. Would be nice if you could pay and register to camp on-site.

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Kathleen S

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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 28, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

I've stayed at Owen's Creek several times in the past few years. Sites and facilities are well maintained. Plenty of firewood is available. Nice hiking trails in the campgrounds and nearby. I definitely recommend this campgrounds.

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Gabe N

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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 50, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

Great night in the park. Really grateful for the firewood supplied.

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Dawn S

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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 30, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

My son and I volunteer at Catoctin Mt. Park, and this was the first time that we had camped in our own park. We had a great time, and my son helped the camp hosts, Matt and Pat, with campground chores all weekend. We take a lot of pride in our little park, and hope others will, as well.

The only thing I took issue with is the bathhouses, which definitely need updating. Owens Creek is packed full every weekend it is open, and the bathrooms are pretty deplorable for the amount of people served. I hope that they can be updated. There are two shower stalls for 50 campsites, and they are fairly deplorable as well.

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Location & Directions for Owens Creek Campground

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

Elevation: 388 ft

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

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Nearest town

Sabillasville, MD - 4.2 mi

About 8 min to downtown

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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