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Owens Creek Campground

Catoctin Mountain Park, Maryland

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As of October 2026, Owens Creek Campground is a campground in Catoctin Mountain Park, Maryland with 48 campsites. Owens Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Owens Creek Campground is located at 39.6604° N, 77.4819° W.

people allowed on each site: 5

Owens Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 1 (41 sites)Oct 2 (3 sites)

41 sites open on Oct 1 at Owens Creek Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 04:49 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Group bookings open: 6 Months
Maximum consecutive stay: 7 consecutive nights
Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Owens Creek Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Owens Creek Campground

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Standard 48
Accessible 3

What an RV fits

30 ft2 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Owens Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
01	Standard	5	-	-
02	Standard	5	-	-
03	Standard	5	-	-
04	Standard	5	-	-
05	Standard	5	-	-
06	Standard	5	-	-
07	Standard	5	-	Accessible
08	Standard	5	-	Accessible
09	Standard	5	-	Accessible
11	Standard	5	-	-
12	Standard	5	30 ft	-
13	Standard	5	-	-
14	Standard	5	-	-
15	Standard	5	-	-
16	Standard	5	-	-
17	Standard	5	-	-
19	Standard	5	-	-
20	Standard	5	-	-
21	Standard	5	-	-
22	Standard	5	-	-
23	Standard	5	-	-
24	Standard	5	-	-
25	Standard	5	-	-
26	Standard	5	-	-

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
27	Standard	5	-	-
28	Standard	5	-	-
29	Standard	5	-	-
30	Standard	5	-	-
31	Standard	5	-	-
32	Standard	5	-	-
33	Standard	5	-	-
34	Standard	5	-	-
35	Standard	5	-	-
36	Standard	5	-	-
37	Standard	5	-	-
38	Standard	5	-	-
39	Standard	5	-	-
40	Standard	5	-	-
41	Standard	5	-	-
42	Standard	5	-	-
43	Standard	5	30 ft	-
44	Standard	5	-	-
45	Standard	5	-	-
46	Standard	5	-	-
48	Standard	5	-	-
49	Standard	5	-	-
50	Standard	5	-	-
51	Standard	5	-	-

About Owens Creek Campground

Overview

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.

Recreation

As a primitive camping area, Owens Creek encourages visitors to use healthy doses of imagination while surrounded by the natural landscape. Nature hikes and campfire circles are popular activities.

Catoctin Mountain Park boasts 25 miles (40 km) of trails. The Deerfield Nature Trail connects directly to the campground and is a 1.5 mile (2.4 km) loop with a connection to the park's western system of trails. Browns Farm Trail is nearby in the Owens Creek Picnic Area and offers budding archeologists with a peek into the history of the area. This trail is also a youth friendly 'Track Trail'. For more information, visit the Catoctin Mountain Park - Browns Farm Loop Track Trail information on the Kids in Parks website.

Facilities

This campground offers 48 single campsites with a limit of five people, or immediate family, per site. There are no-hookups. Maximum trailer length is 22 feet (6.4 m) and maximum RV length is 30 feet (9 m). There are three pull through sites: #12, #39 and #43. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are available and centrally located in the campground. All sites are equipped with a tent pad, picnic tables, and fire ring. All tents must fit on the tent pads. Firewood is available.

Natural Features

The campground is surrounded by a rolling landscape, perfect for hikes of any level from easy to extremely strenuous. Owens Creek flows past the campground providing a peaceful setting beside a bubbling brook. Whether blanketed in snow in winter months, brilliant with color in the fall or blooming with wildflowers in the spring, Owens Creek offers beautiful scenery all year.

Nearby Attractions

Catoctin Mountain Park is located near many historical and cultural sites:

Appalachian National Scenic Trail (8 miles/13 km)

Monocacy National Battlefield (18 miles/29 km)

Antietam National Battlefield (26 miles/45 km)

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (26 miles)

Eisenhower National Historic Site and Gettysburg National Military Park (20 miles/32 km)

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (28 miles/45 km)

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (37 miles/60 km)

Other Attractions include Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo and Cunningham Falls State Park.

For more information visit the Tourism Council of Frederick County.

Charges & Cancellations

Important Information on Late Cancellations

A cancellation is considered late if it occurs the day before or the day of arrival. Customers will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Rules and notices at Owens Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Owens Creek Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Book Campsite reservations up to 6 months in advance online through Recreation.gov. No walk-in sites are available.

Campsites are limited to 5 persons (or the immediate family) and one vehicle, which must fit on the parking pad. Overflow parking spots are available at the campground entrance.

Trailers over 22 ft. (6.7 m) and Class A, B, C recreational vehicles over 30 ft. (9.1 m) are prohibited. The campground has no hook-ups or dump station. The closest dump station is located in Cunningham Falls State Park.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from all park areas administered by Catoctin Mountain Park, unless authorized by a permit issued by the Superintendent.

The transportation of firewood into the park is not permitted. Dead/downed wood may be collected. Firewood is available in the campground. Fires must not be left unattended.

Pets are permitted in the campground. They may not be left unattended and must remain on a 6 ft. leash at all times. Additional pet restrictions may be found in 36 CFR Section 2.15 Pets.

Park Central Road may closed with short notice. Closures are posted on the Catoctin Mountain Park Alerts & Conditions web page. Please check before your visit to avoid any inconvenience or disappointment.

Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Reservation holders must vacate by 12:00 noon on the day of their scheduled departure.

Tents of any number, size, or combination must fit on the tent pad.

Hammocks may be used in areas where tent use would be suitable. Hammocks must be secured to trees using Tree Saver straps or other materials that will not cut into trees. Hammocks may not be set up in areas where natural resources could be damaged.

The utility sinks should be used for washing dishes. Please do not wash dishes or clothes inside the restrooms.

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

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Owens Creek Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Owens Creek Campground?

Owens Creek Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Owens Creek Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Owens Creek Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Owens Creek Campground have?

Owens Creek Campground has 48 campsites.