Owens Creek Campground

Catoctin Mountain Park

🏕️ CampgroundCatoctin Mountain ParkMaryland⭐ 4.7 (412)

🟢 15 open windows as of Oct 9 — soonest Sun Oct 11–Wed Oct 14

Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 51 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Owens Creek Campground in Maryland has 15 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Oct 11–Wed Oct 14. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #07–OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #09 next to each othersites #07, #08, #09, #12, #20, #22, #25, #26, #38, #40, #41, #44, #45, #50, #51

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #33–OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #37 next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #05, #06, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, #23, #27, #31, #33, #34, #35, #36, #37, #39, #46, #48

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites #32

Thu Oct 29 – Sun Nov 13 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #02

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #42 & OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #43 next to each othersites #19, #21, #42, #43

Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →sites #29

Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nightsbook these dates →sites #04, #24, #28, #49

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 13 in a row, OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #34–OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #46 next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #04, #05, #07, #08, #09, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #19, #20, #21, #22, #24, #25, #26, #27, #32, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, #48, #49, #50, #51

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #07 — Campsite showing picnic table, fire ring, mulched tent pad w — **Site OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #07** · Campsite showing picnic table, fire ring, mulched tent pad wNPS Photo

Campsite OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #08 — Campsite showing picnic table, fire ring, mulched tent pad w — **Site OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #08** · Campsite showing picnic table, fire ring, mulched tent pad wNPS Photo

Campsite OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #09 — Campsite showing picnic table, fire ring, mulched tent pad w — **Site OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #09** · Campsite showing picnic table, fire ring, mulched tent pad wNPS Photo

Campsite OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #12 — Campsite showing picnic table, fire ring, mulched tent pad w — **Site OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #12** · Campsite showing picnic table, fire ring, mulched tent pad wNPS photo

Campsite OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #20 — campsite with picnic table, tent pad, fire ring, and blue te — **Site OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #20** · campsite with picnic table, tent pad, fire ring, and blue teNPS Photo

Campsite OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #22 — campsite with picnic table, tent pad, fire ring, parking are — **Site OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND #22** · campsite with picnic table, tent pad, fire ring, parking areNPS Photo

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 13.8 mi away (straight line).

⚡ eVgo13.8 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger13.9 midirections →

⚡ Electrify America14.0 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Owens Creek Campground over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 1–14 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $30/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.7★★★★★412 ratings

5★308

4★77

3★21

2★4

1★2

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.2/4

AT&T3.1/4

T-Mobile0.8/4

Sprint retired1.7/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Owens Creek Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Owens Creek Campground?

Owens Creek Campground in Maryland takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Owens Creek Campground?

Campsite fees at Owens Creek Campground run about $30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Owens Creek Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Owens Creek Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Owens Creek Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Owens Creek Campground over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 1–14 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Owens Creek Campground a good campground?

Owens Creek Campground holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 412 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Owens Creek Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Owens Creek Campground, Verizon rates highest at 3.2 out of 5 from 150 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Owens Creek Campground located?

Owens Creek Campground is located in Catoctin Mountain Park, Maryland. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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