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Catoctin Mountain Park
Owens Creek Campground
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| Catoctin Mountain Park has banned the use of firewood from outside the Park. |
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Catoctin Mountain Park has banned the use of firewood from outside the Park. This ban will protect the forest from destructive insects that could have a devastating effect on Park trees. Don't worry though, you can still make s'mores! Firewood is available for a fee of $5 per bucket.
For more information:
Don't Move Firewood
Emerald Ash Borer Information
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| NPS Image | | Layout of Owens Creek Campground |
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Owens Creek Campground is a 51 site campground that offers family camping in a wooded setting. The campground is open from May 1st, 2009 through November 16, 2009. 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.
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| NPS Photo | | Pop-up trailer at Owens Creek Campground. |
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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.) (2009 fees indicated)
Directions to Owens Creek Campground.
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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.
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Last Updated: April 11, 2009 at 10:48 EST |
