Owens Creek Campground
Open for the season. All reservations must be made in advance via Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Walk-in reservations are not accepted. Check-in is 3:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM. Stay limit is 7 days per visit, 14 days per calendar year.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:32PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions each afternoon with heat index values between 110 to 113 expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the third Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:32PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions each afternoon with heat index values between 110 to 113 expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the third Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:32PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions each afternoon with heat index values between 110 to 113 expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the third Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
About
Owens Creek Campground offers primitive tent camping in the rolling hills of Catoctin Mountain Park. The campground sits along Owens Creek, providing a peaceful setting beside a bubbling brook surrounded by hardwood forest. All 50 sites feature wood chip tent pads (minimum 12' x 12'), picnic tables, and fire rings. Centrally located amenities include flush toilets, free hot showers, and potable water. The Deerfield Nature Trail connects directly to the campground, offering a 1.5-mile loop with access to the park's western trail system. Nearby Browns Farm Trail in Owens Creek Picnic Area provides a youth-friendly archaeology experience. Catoctin Mountain Park boasts 25 miles of trails ranging from easy to strenuous. The area offers beautiful scenery year-round, from spring wildflowers to brilliant fall foliage. Three sites are ADA accessible, and three sites offer pull-through access for trailers up to 22 feet. Maximum RV length is 30 feet. No hookups are available. Firewood is sold on-site, and campers may collect dead and downed wood. Outside firewood is prohibited to prevent invasive species. The closest dump station is at nearby Cunningham Falls State Park.
Directions
From Route 77 West, turn right onto Foxville-Deerfield Road. At the fork, keep left and continue on Foxville-Deerfield Road for approximately 1 mile. Turn left into Owens Creek Campground. GPS address: 15882 Foxville Deerfield Road, Sabillasville, MD 21780.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| cato_superintendent@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (301) 663-9388 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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