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Owens Creek Campground
Layout of Owens Creek Campground
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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
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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.
Black & White photo of the 1929 Blue Blazes Whiskey Still that was raided by Deputy Hauver.  

Did You Know?
Deputy Sheriff Clyde L. Hauver was the first Frederick County, Maryland, Deputy to be killed in the line of duty. He was leading a raid on the Blue Blazes Whiskey Still on July 31, 1929 when he was shot and killed.

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