Catoctin Mountain/Owens Creek Campground

Haley Dixon

My friend and I had a wonderful weekend at this campground. The only MAJOR downside was the road closures around where both entrances were closed except for 1. We took the detour but the detour had no more signs on the roads we took so we ended up traveling another hour looking around to find out where to go. We were aware of the closures prior to… but there were no other directional indications. We eventually found some friendly security guards around Camp David to direct us. The plus sides were: the camp host was very friendly and relaxed and didn’t mind of anything as long as you kept to yourself. The bathrooms were VERY well maintained. Everybody was pretty respectful of one another and the quiet time. We will plan to come back!

Steve Eilers

Owen's Creek has quickly become my favorite campground in the area. 1. The campground host Eric, does a fantastic job communicating and keeping the site well maintained. He really takes the site to the next level. 2. The camp sites themselves are well laid out with a slightly raised bed for the tents, picnic table and an excellent fire pit. 3. The provided firewood is an excellent addition and makes the experience even more enjoyable. 4. Utility sinks for doing dishes is amazing 5. Plenty bathrooms and even a couple shower stalls. My only wish is that the bathrooms were just a little cleaner, but they are really good for campground bathrooms. 6. Great proximity to Catoctin, Fort Richie, Thurmont and Emmitsburg among many other things. All in all, I am supper happy with my time at Owens Creek and I will be coming back to this campground.

Rapid_Gunner

This place is absolutely the best camping I've done in a long time. Everything you need. From parking to your own grill and picnic table a pole to hang your food. I would recommend putting food in your vehicle so animals don't take off with your food.

Gregory Mainolfi

Great facilities, many of the campsites have lots of space with privacy from other sites. Our campsite hosts were friendly, helpful and weren't imposing. Firewood available for purchase at the campground. We stayed at site 32 which was nicely separated. I took other photos of sites 31-34 for reference.

David S

My favorite campsite in the DMV! This is my 3rd time staying here. I want to give a shout out to one of the camp hosts - Ty! He helped to bring logs to my site and was super friendly. The bathrooms/showers are always clean and each site is well-maintained. I stayed in Site #29 this time which is a little more isolated by the creek. Felt very safe each of my times here and camp guests are respectful. Mostly families and other couples. Have a great time!