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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

161 reviews
Total sites: 50
Available Tonight: 40
Available this Weekend: 24
Booking Window: 6 months

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Campsite Reviews (161)

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@JAMESS8693241 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #6
This place could flourish if it had competent people to run it. The sites were beautiful however the bath house brings you back to the 70s. My wife had spiders crawling on her head and the showers had weird electrical wires and things hanging like cameras on the windows and we choose to leave the next morning. We only saw 3 people there including the host and they all looked like they lived there full time and had busted campers. The park However including sites were beautiful the tent pads were some of the best we came across in a long time. With a bit of cleanup and new bath house this place would rock!
@AndrewH3730305 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #19
Campsite, picnic table and tent pad were in excellent shape. Campfire wood was available.
@NathanV8C65C89 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #29
Stayed at Site 29 at the Owens Creek Campground for one night; really enjoyed my experience there. Having the creek bubbling in the background added to the serene atmosphere. Facilities and campsites were in good condition.
@LindenWEFA5602 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #43
Catoctin Mountain Park has a lot for kids and we enjoyed the ranger programs and hiking that were accessible directly from the campground.
@ZishuoY0E8A7D1 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #29
Camp site 29 needs some maintenance for rain drainage. We were caught in a thunderstorm, and the tent pad became a pool of water (coming from the uphill road and driveway). The staff was very helpful to give us warning when storm was coming, and he came to check on our flooding situation. The tent pad did start draining after storm passed. Otherwise very quiet and relaxing campground overall. Waking up to birds singing in the morning was amazing.
@louisk3968002 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #29
Site was in great shape despite a lot of recent rain. The place was quiet, not too crowded, camp host was great!Highly recommended!
@StanP5128767 · Camped on Jun 14, 2025 at Campsite #5
Great campground!
@EricH5653683 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #45
Well prepared (though smaller) camp sites. Bathroom facilities and showers were very clean. Nice hiking trail right out of the campground.
@TrevorS6568519 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #28
Great location. Excellent amenities. Helpful host. Great atmosphere. Go there now if you haven't!!
@BrentSFA50FCEF · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #1
Great pad to set my tent up on. The only drawback was the lack of a substantial barrier between the showers and the rest of the bath house
@JessicaS159432 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #21
The campground is wonderful - it is completely wooded, providing shade and a great escape into the outdoors. Each campsite is well maintained with a spacious tent pad, fire pit, and picnic table along with a large parking space. We love staying here!
@RiannaME24E798 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #24
calm, quiet, clean. great facilities. trail nearby is wonderful and peaceful (if a bit muddy).
@BeatrizP0C3D1D · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #37
Nice campsite. Tent placement is a bit more private than other campsites in the campground. Rangers were great. Saturday Ranger program on nocturnal animals was hands on, educative and engaging.
@KellyannD8AD10 · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #30
The tent site was excellent, even in torrential rain! Loved it, will return.
@JeffB8180041 · Camped on Oct 29, 2024 at Campsite #30
Very quiet, peaceful, and lovely. Trails to hike right there. Plenty of firewood for your campfire (a donation box is there to help pay for it). Very well kept restrooms which have hot water and is heated and one has a single hot water shower. The area around is fabulous especially if you ride motorcycles. Check out High Rock 14 minutes away. Free ice at a nearby liquor store (6 minutes away). Arrival or departure meal?Thurmont Kountry Kitchen is awesome, bountiful food for a very fair price!
@AnnieB3999372 · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #46
This place is a hidden gem. Ive been grateful for each experience at Owen's Creek for almost a decade.
@PaulS8803282 · Camped on Oct 22, 2024 at Campsite #9
Quiet autumn weekday stay in a well-equipped campground
@RobertC4745893 · Camped on Oct 21, 2024 at Campsite #50
We love Catoctin Mountain National Park. Be aware cycling on the surrounding hills is demanding. Either be in excellent physical condition, or bring an ebike!
@NathanS1860059 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #12
Ticks were heavy in the woods this trip, but thats to be expected. Was a nice quiet campground well kept bathrooms, clean and showers clean just wish they had hot water for the utilities sink for dishwashing
@MichaelM541440 · Camped on Oct 13, 2024 at Campsite #16
This was my young daughter (7 yrs old) first time at an actual campground. Was a wonderful experience that made her want to come back again. Bathrooms are clean and heated, firewood was abundant, and campsites were well taken care of. Catoctin is a gem in this part of Maryland. Highly recommend this campground.
@GunnarL8BF60D8 · Camped on Oct 12, 2024 at Campsite #36
Great campsite. Plenty of wood available for a small donation. Be advised, site 36 and 38 are basically one camp ground divided by a log on the ground. So it feels like you're camping with your neighbors and there's little to no privacy from each other. Besides this, site 36 is a great layout with a lot of space in comparison to other sites. And the facilities were very well maintained and very clean.
@KirkM5140167 · Camped on Oct 10, 2024 at Campsite #42
Beautiful campsite with generously-sized lots. Perfect for tent camping. Showers and bathrooms were in nice working order. I stayed one night on my way for a family event but could easily have stayed a week or more. Nice quiet park.
@JamesR5751753 · Camped on Oct 7, 2024 at Campsite #32
Sites were all under the tree canopy. Showers and bathrooms were very good. Good stop if you are wanting to explore Gettysburg. BE AWARE: This is a RESERVATION ONLY campground. We had AT&T signal but not Mint. Make sure you have the Recreation.gov app on your phone or make reservation before you arrive. .
@LucasK5F5F1D07 · Camped on Oct 5, 2024 at Campsite #43
Individual site was on the smaller size, but tent platform was fairly new and flat. Would stay again!
@RussellH235385 · Camped on Oct 5, 2024 at Campsite #41
Clean facilities, lots of firewood, great site and well managed.

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