Owens Creek Campground
Owens Creek Campground is a national park campground in Maryland. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Maryland
- Coordinates
- 39.66042, -77.48186
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Climbing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 301-663-9388
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
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
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane · 18 mi
- Low clearances
- 10 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | $30 | — |
| Owens Creek Campground | National park campground | 0.3 mi | $30 | — |
| Poplar Grove Youth Camp Site | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground | National park campground | 0.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Camp Greentop Historic District | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Camp Ground Meadow | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.