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Basic Information
Advanced reservations required. Owens Creek Campground offers family camping in a wooded setting. There are 50 sites, 3 have ADA features. Maximum trailer length is 22 feet. One vehicle is permitted per site. There are no hook-ups. Use of alcohol is prohibited. Pets allowed and must leashed and tended to at all time. Tent pads have been updated and expanded to a minimum size of 12' x 12'. See reservations page for more details on each site.
TOTAL SITES: 50
Electric Hookups: 0
RV Only: 0
Tent Only: 0
Walk to/Boat to: 0
Group: 0
Horse: 0
Other: 0
Amenities
- Cell Phone Reception
- No
- Internet Connectivity
- No
- Trash/Recycling Collection
- Yes, Seasonal
- Food Storage Lockers
- No
- Camp Store
- No
- Ice for Sale
- No
- Firewood for Sale
- Yes, Seasonal
- Staff On Site
- Yes, Seasonal
- Amphitheater
- Yes, Seasonal
- Laundry
- No
- Dump Station
- No
- Potable Water
- Potable Water - Seasonal
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires must be contained in fire rings.
Toilet Types
- Flush Toilets - seasonal
Shower Types
- Hot - Seasonal
- Free - Seasonal
Weather
Summer (June-Aug) average temperature is between 61 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall (Sep-Nov) average temperature is between 45 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall foliage is at its peak in mid-October Winter (Dec-Feb) average temperature is between 24 and 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter snowfall is between 5-12" per month. Spring (March-May) average temperature is between 41 and 63 degrees Fahrenheit. Average precipitation is approximately 4 inches per month. (Source: usclimatedata.com)
Camping Fee
Fee provides for overnight camping. No hookups are available, but restrooms, hot showers, and potable water are available at no extra cost. Firewood is available for a small fee.
$30.00
Email Address
Send this campground an email
Email for information and questions: cato_campmanager@nps.gov
Phone number (Voice)
(877) 444-6777
Call Recreation.gov to make reservations or for billing information.
Mailing Address
6602 Foxville RoadThurmont, MD 21788
Physical Address
15882 Foxville Deerfield RoadSabillasville, MD 21780
Directions
Owens Creek Campground is located off Foxville Deerfield Road. From Route 77 follow Foxville Deerfield Road approximately 1.75 miles. The campground entrance is on the left.Additional Information
Firewood is available for a small fee, or campers may collect dead and downed wood. Firewood may not be brought into the campground.
A picnic table and fire ring are provided at each site.
There are 2 comfort stations with hot showers.
Cell Phone Additional Information
Cell phone coverage is sparse.
Regulations
Stay limit is 7 days, 14 days in a calendar year. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m., checkout time is 12:00 p.m.
Site limit is 5 persons or immediate family. All tents must be placed on the designated tent pad. Pets are permitted on a leash that does not exceed 6', and pets must be attended at all times. Alcohol is prohibited.
Generator use is prohibited in the campground between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, except when a waiver has been granted for the powering of medical equipment. Persons who require the use of a generator between these hours should contact a ranger for a waiver. The decibel limit for generators is 60 dB as per 36 CFR 2.12.
All sites are by reservation only and can be made up to 6 months in advance. Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
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NPS Photo/Pat Crawford
NPS Photo/Pat Crawford
NPS Photo/Pat Crawford
Accessibility Information
ADA Information - Three of the campsites at Owens Creek Campground are ADA accessible.
Wheelchair Access - Although 3 of the sites are ADA accessible and roadways are paved, movement throughout the campground may require assistance because of the mountainous terrain.
RV & Trailer Information - Three of the sites provide for pull through access. Others can accommodate trailers, but they will need to be backed into the site.
RV Allowed - Yes
Trailer Allowed - Yes
Trailer Max Length in Feet - 22
Classification - This campground is a developed campground.
Last updated: October 1, 2021