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Owens Creek Campground, Catoctin Mountain Park, MD - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Owens Creek Campground is part of Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland (just 27 min east of Hagerstown, MD) with an elevation of 1,271 feet. There are a total of 50 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is normally open from the end of April to the beginning of November. 49 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 22 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, rock climbing.
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Owens Creek

Closed for the season
193 reviews
Total sites: 50
Booking Window: 6 months

1,271 ft
56°F
40°F

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Tents allowedRV's allowedTrailers allowedAccessible sitesFlush toiletsHot showersHiking trailsFishing
*First-come/First-served (FF) sites have no availability guarantee.
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Campsite Reviews (193)

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@VioletaT51FBDA · Camped on Oct 22, 2025 at Campsite #50
Very friendly and dedicated camp host.
@DanaN9908327 · Camped on Oct 21, 2025 at Campsite #35
Wonderful stay! Easy to get around, beautiful secluded campground area with easy access to hiking trails. The groundskeeper Eric was very welcoming and helpful. We will definitely stay here again in the future!
@LauraUE91F5C59 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #22
Beautiful site that is well maintained. One of my favorite tent camping spots in Maryland! There is now mowed grass; only sites nestled amongst lovely wooded hills.
@TerryB2334202 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #43
It's my second time at Owens Creek Campground and I remain thoroughly satisfied with the amenities, my site's cleanliness, and the natural environment (I got to hike on) but the real star this recent stay was the campground's current host (whose name I forgot); me and my group were really taken by him as a nature lover (and his aptitude for the role) . We really hope to see him again,
@AliciaEFD57D21 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #34
The camp was very good.
@JamesH5225020 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #24
Fantastic campground for tenting. Beautiful, tranquil, quiet. Access to hiking from campground. Camp host Eric was courteous, professional, helpful. Highly recommend.
@MartinG7975461 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #33
Site 33 has very sloping picnic table (too heavy to adjust), as do several sites on the steep hillside.
@LP94FAB9DF1D12 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #22
Such an idyllic spot for a weekend getaway! So quiet and peaceful at Catoctin.
@VanessaL4E4736 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #15
Such a great place to camp! Clean and quiet with lots of trees and a helpful and kind host!
@MadelineK50470 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #2
Great hiking and well-kept. We felt like we were able to escape the city and relax in a clean and woodsy campsite. Quiet, respectful, and you can tell the camp host really cares about the grounds and surrounding nature. Great spot for a woodsy get away
@SusanE1418075 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #23
We had a very nice stay at Owens Creek Campground. Eric, the campground manager, was very welcoming, checking in with us upon arrival and on the day of departure. The campground is clean and well maintained with plenty of free stacked firewood available. Between Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park, there are plenty of good trails in the area for novice as well as more experienced hikers. We look forward to staying here again.
@MarkW2201412 · Camped on Sep 24, 2025 at Campsite #29
We arrived later, in the evening. There was a detour. Scary fog and police lights at the top of the mountain, by the military area.Luckily, I was familiar with the park and hoped the woods road would lead me back down, past the group sites, and to the campground.There was no signage to help us.However, after finding our way back from the residential area, to the campground, we were amazed to find that someone, maybe the camp host, left us firewood and kindling ready, for us to use.Awesome way to end our vacation.
@LauraK9305494 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #25
Great campground - nicely spaced and sized tent camp sites. The host, Eric, was very thoughtful and communicative. Free wood was a major plus!
@LauraK9305494 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #25
Great campground - nicely spaced and sized tent camp sites. The host, Eric, was very thoughtful and communicative. Free wood was a major plus!
@AnnieB3999372 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #42
This is one of my most favorite places to visit. The sites are large and mostly secluded. The bathrooms are accessible and clean. Eric the campground host is very friendly and knowledgeable. Its apparent, that he is a good steward for this sacred place. I cant wait to come back.
@JAMESS8693241 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #39
Great place to do a weekend trip.My grandson and I had a wonderful time, plenty of trails to hike. The host was very nice also.
@JanigBED0BB605 · Camped on Sep 17, 2025 at Campsite #20
Great staff (Erik) to welcome us and check in throughout our trip. Site was clean, easy to access and quiet.
@JanigBED0BB605 · Camped on Sep 17, 2025 at Campsite #21
Clean and easy to access, lovely trails and plenty of firewood!
@JanigBED0BB605 · Camped on Sep 17, 2025 at Campsite #19
Sites were close together, but still private. Nice for a group.
@JanigBED0BB605 · Camped on Sep 17, 2025 at Campsite #22
Great camping site - nice hikes, clean bathrooms, easy access, nice gathering spot for larger groups.
@JanigBED0BB605 · Camped on Sep 17, 2025 at Campsite #23
Campsites were neat, bathrooms clean, and plenty of firewood!
@KevinA3275318 · Camped on Sep 13, 2025 at Campsite #16
Camping spots are all fairly close together.
@RichardG179702 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #13
Site 13 is not the most secluded on the site. The adjacent site table is just behind the tent site so expect to hear some conversation. It is convenient for the restrooms and washing facilities. Overall, a nice stay but better spots further back in the campsite.
@NaomieG2162E0F · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #17
I appreciated that camp site #17 was released daily since the campground was full on the weekend I wanted to visit. Loved the location of the site, close enough to the toilets, shower, trash can, firewood, and the hiking trail. Very unreliable T-Mobile phone service but I loved that!
@DawnO02F52022F · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #15
Very good campground host. Made himself available and checked on us often.

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