National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Catoctin Mountain ParkSalamander
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Catoctin Mountain Park
Owens Creek Campground
Layout of Owens Creek Campground
NPS Image
Layout of Owens Creek Campground
Owens Creek Campground is a 51 site campground that offers family camping in a wooded setting. The campground is open from May 2nd, 2008 through November 17, 2008. There is a maximum trailer length of 22 feet. There is space for 1 vehicle to park at the individual campsite and very limited overflow parking.

A picnic table and grill are provided at each site. There are two comfort stations with flush toilets and one comfort station has a hot shower. There are no hook ups.

Owens Creek Campground is very popular and tends to fill up on Friday nights for weekend camping.

Our campground hosts reside at site #10 whenever the sign is out. These volunteers are in residence to assist you with any problems that may occur during your visit.
 
Pop-up trailer at Owens Creek Campground
NPS Photo
Pop-up trailer at Owens Creek Campground.
All sites are first-come, first-served. Reservations are NOT accepted. Campers self register by completing an envelope and enclosing the $20.00 per night site fee. (Golden Age Passports and Golden Access Passports are accepted.) (2007 fees indicated)

Directions to Owens Creek Campground.
Camp David sign  

Did You Know?
Camp Hi Catoctin, a camp for federal employees was adapted by President Franklin Roosevelt for his Presidential retreat during WWII and named Shangri-La. President Eisenhower renamed the retreat to Camp David. The retreat is not open to the public.

Last Updated: January 10, 2008 at 16:20 EST