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
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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
โ›บ 01, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 02, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 03, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 04, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 05, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 06, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 07, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 08, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 09, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 11, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
๐Ÿš 12, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
โ›บ 13, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 14, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 15, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 16, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 17, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 19, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 20, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 21, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 22, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
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5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 24, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 25, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 26, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 27, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 28, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 29, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 30, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 31, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 32, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 33, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 34, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 35, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 36, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 37, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 38, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 39, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 40, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 41, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 42, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
๐Ÿš 43, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
โ›บ 44, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 45, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 46, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 48, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 49, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 50, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท Pet Friendly
Price not available
โ›บ 51, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
5 guests ยท Campfire ยท 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
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4

BRIAN M

Verified

May 20, 2021 โ€ข Stayed at: 16, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

3

Great location in general. Beautiful surroundings. The campsite unfortunately was itself, close to a septic field. Could not discern that detail on the map provided online. The bathrooms were well cleaned and maintained but no showers. And of course in every campground there seems to be a few campers whom don't follow rules related to pets or quiet hours. However, those are expected. Overall, a nice stay albeit unseasonably cool in the evenings.

Frank G

Verified

May 19, 2021 โ€ข Stayed at: 30, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful trees, creek, and paths. Wonderful sounds of birds, frogs, and insects.

Frank G

Verified

May 19, 2021 โ€ข Stayed at: 30, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful trees, creek, and paths. Wonderful sounds of birds, frogs, and insects.

Anne S

Verified

May 18, 2021 โ€ข Stayed at: 36, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

This is one of the nicest campgrounds I have ever stayed at!!! We pitched our tent at site 36. The tent pad had new wood chips. The bathrooms and shower were clean. Best of all we woke up the a symphony of birds singing and chattering. We were lucky to see a scarlet tanager right across from our camp site.

Lisa H

Verified

May 18, 2021 โ€ข Stayed at: 43, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Amenities are clean and well stocked. Wood is available on site which is great. Lots of trails to hike and well maintained. We had lots of fun.

Anne S

Verified

May 18, 2021 โ€ข Stayed at: 36, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

This is one of the nicest campgrounds I have ever stayed at!!! We pitched our tent at site 36. The tent pad had new wood chips. The bathrooms and shower were clean. Best of all we woke up the a symphony of birds singing and chattering. We were lucky to see a scarlet tanager right across from our camp site.

Lisa H

Verified

May 18, 2021 โ€ข Stayed at: 43, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Amenities are clean and well stocked. Wood is available on site which is great. Lots of trails to hike and well maintained. We had lots of fun.

Sean L

Verified

May 9, 2021 โ€ข Stayed at: 11, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Quiet location, off the beaten path. The saw mill is neat to see and there are a few trails onsite. Other than that there isnโ€™t much to do at the campground, but Cunningham Falls St Park is only a few miles away.

Sean L

Verified

May 9, 2021 โ€ข Stayed at: 11, Loop: OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Quiet location, off the beaten path. The saw mill is neat to see and there are a few trails onsite. Other than that there isnโ€™t much to do at the campground, but Cunningham Falls St Park is only a few miles away.

Patricia S

May 8, 2021

3

There are many hiking trails in the area which worth your while

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: July 11, 2026

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