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Steven W.
Scout
ScoutHosack Run
Peaceful Oasis
Well kept, clean facilities, easy to work with camp staff, we stayed at site 51 a full hook up site mostly level with a gravel pad short walk to the restrooms
Top-Rated Camping near Sabillasville, MD
Sabillasville, Maryland offers camping access to the Catoctin Mountain region, ranging from primitive tent sites to RV camping with full electric hookups, cabins, and glamping. Owens Creek Campground in Catoctin Mountain Park offers tent and RV camping with drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in access amid dense forest. Nearby, Cunningham Falls State Park features two camping areas - the Houck Area and Manor Area - with options for tent, RV, cabin, and glamping accommodations. These campgrounds are situated in the forested highlands of northern Maryland, approximately 65 miles northwest of Baltimore and within an hour's drive of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Most developed campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, with the main camping season running from April through October. Cunningham Falls State Park campgrounds specifically operate from April 1 to October 31. Hiking trails connect many of the camping areas, including paths to Maryland's tallest waterfall. The region experiences typical mid-Atlantic seasonal patterns with humid summers and cold winters. Visitors should be prepared for potential wildlife encounters including bears, as indicated by warning signs at several campgrounds. As one camper noted, "Catoctin is one of the most peaceful campgrounds I've been to, and a lot less crowded than Cunningham Falls State Park which is right across from Catoctin."
Campground amenities vary across the region, with most sites providing fire rings, picnic tables, and access to restrooms. While Owens Creek Campground offers more primitive camping with no electric hookups, both areas of Cunningham Falls State Park provide electric hookups, showers, and water. The heavily wooded settings create natural privacy between many sites. Several visitors mentioned the ample shade as a significant advantage during summer months. "It's a very hot weekend but the camp ground is mostly in full shade. We never felt uncomfortable at our site," shared one visitor to Owens Creek. Hiking opportunities abound with multiple trail systems, including the Catoctin National Recreational Trail that connects Catoctin Mountain Park to Cunningham Falls State Park, allowing campers to access Maryland's tallest waterfall without needing to relocate.
Best Camping Sites Near Sabillasville, Maryland (139)
1. Owens Creek Campground — Catoctin Mountain Park
29 ReviewsSabillasville, MD3 milesWebsite+1 (301) 663-9388$30 / night
"Our campsite was quiet with the creek right behind us and had lots of privacy. This place is a great campground to go during summer as it's tucked in the mountains with lots of tree coverage."
"My only complaint is that the fire ring is a little too close to the main road. This is true for most of the sites. However the tent pad was set back in the woods and it was very peaceful."
2. Houck - Cunningham Falls State Park
24 ReviewsThurmont, MD5 milesWebsite+1 (301) 271-7574$21 - $65 / night
"Camp next to the president."
"There are a few vineyards and breweries nearby. Gettysburg, PA is close as is Frederick, MD. Our site was level and had a good view of the woods. Family was staying in site next to us, site 12."
3. Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
42 ReviewsBoonsboro, MD14 milesWebsite+1 (888) 432-2267$23 - $29 / night
"This park just is near enough to Baltimore and DC to allow for a quick getaway and offers a lot to do."
"Maryland has some great state parks and this is one of them. Decent sized sites, clean bath houses. Swimming lake is excellent. Only basic amenities, but dump station."
4. Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park
24 ReviewsThurmont, MD7 milesWebsite+1 (301) 271-7574$23 - $29 / night
"This site is at the very top of the loop so it has a great cozy vibe and is spaced well away from other sites. The only downside is that the bathhouse is a walk downhill and then a walk back uphill."
"Deer Spring Loop is near the top of the mountain. This is not a pet friendly loop.
Site 112 is level, mostly shaded, backs up to the woods and has electric.
The site is between two cabins."
5. Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA
26 ReviewsFairfield, PA11 milesWebsite+1 (717) 642-5713"Our site was very spacious, beautifully landscaped and wooded, but right next to the road. There was a buffer of trees, but unfortunately that didn’t make much of a difference with regard to noise."
"Located about 4 miles from town it is far enough for that country feel but close enough to be convenient. The camp store was well stocked with basic needs as was the gift shop. "
6. Caledonia State Park Campground
35 ReviewsFayetteville, PA15 milesWebsite+1 (717) 352-2161$20 - $92 / night
"Stayed here two nights while visiting Gettysburg (short 20mi drive between the two). Stayed on Chinquapin Hill, each site has picnic table and fire ring and good space for camp."
"It’s a fantastic state park with great picnic areas next to the creek. You can also drive up the road to the dam where there’s a beautiful lake with fishing, kayaking, etc."
7. Gettysburg Campground
26 ReviewsGettysburg, PA12 milesWebsite+1 (717) 334-3304"I always appreciate the near solitude experience of this campground as 90% of the sites are RV sites, that are kept away from the tenting area."
"If you’re looking for a backwoods, off-the-beaten-path type of campground, this isn’t it."
8. Artillery Ridge Campground
26 ReviewsGettysburg, PA14 milesWebsite+1 (717) 334-1288"This park is a perfect location if you want to explore Gettysburg National Historical Site as you can literally walk across the street and be in the park or venture½ mile up the road and you come to the"
"Behind the campsite we stayed at, we learned connected to Stangler Farm, which served as a hospital for the wounded."
9. Granite Hill Camping Resort
15 ReviewsFairfield, PA10 milesWebsite+1 (717) 642-8749"Great shade and access to the playground. You can let the kids play all day while sitting at your campsite cooking and just hanging. It’s only 15 yards for the play set."
"Nice place to camp me and the wife was there July 4th weekend close to the pool"
10. Gettysburg
11 ReviewsGettysburg, PA12 milesWebsite+1 (717) 337-3363$66 - $129 / night
"This campground worked out perfectly..so close to the battlefields. It was only for the weekend but we really enjoyed our stay."
"It also has a lake and cabins available."
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Recent Reviews near Sabillasville, MD
966 Reviews of 139 Sabillasville Campgrounds
MsTrailBlazer 🏔.
GuidePine Grove Furnace State Park Campground
App Trail and Store 🙌🏻
Probably my favorite due to the Store, the store employee and the App Trails. Will be back. My site was next to the amp trail which I didn’t particularly like, but my site was beautiful. WiFi available at Camp Store
- MsTrailBlazer 🏔.Guide
Caledonia State Park Campground
Great Park App Trail 🤌🏼
Great Park, showers were cold and after the App Trail, A hot shower would have been awesome. Beautiful park though. My site was a little bit uneven but it looks like the park has been through an upgrade recently.
Phillip H.GuideHarpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA
Harper’s Ferry KOA
The sites are close together. The park was not full Mother’s Day weekend. It is a very nice park. The bathhouses were clean. The amenities were good although we didn’t utilize them. The national historic site was very close and we walked over day 1 rode our bikes day 2. The C&O canal is accessible but you must walk your bike across the lower town bridge and carry it down the stairs. This section of the trail was very good and we completed 38 miles.
- ccara S.Scout
Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area
Hilton area
Thought the campsites were extremely close together. There were A LOT of kids and no quiet hours. Good for families. Not good for a camping camping experience.
- CChris S.
TravelerHappy Hills Campground
Campground In Need of Upgrades!
We stayed one night here (didn't even unhook from the truck). Arrived in the rain and were leaving early the next morning, so I didn't want to disconnect. Our gravel pad was over 6" out of level, requiring me to use leveling pads and a leveling jack to get trailer level. All the short-term gravel sites looked like they needed some love!
Campground is about 80% seasonal, and apparently has no housekeeping restrictions on residents - some sites were pretty full of old dead golf carts and various debris. Not sure I would want to stay for a destination camping experience, but it was cheap and fine for a one night stay.
- FFredrick K.Traveler
Marble Quarry Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Great place to get some peace and quiet
If youre looking for fun and people, go to the south campground. But if youre looking for true quiet and have a tent, check out the dispersed campsites. Good shower and bathroom setup that i bet would fare well in a tornado, its got that solid storm shelter feel. Next to a quiet airport, plenty of free firewood to gather
- DDebbie W.Scout
Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA
Not as advertised on website. Loose dogs. Sites not as advertised.
Less amenities than advertised. We usually camp in more rustic locations and planned this trip simply for the fun of the amenities. Their website claims that the pool is seasonal but doesn't list anything else as seasonal. There was supposed to be mini golf, a giant bounce pillow, indoor basketball, an arcade with air hockey and a pool table. Mini golf was fine. The bounce pillow was deflated and full of water. The arcade/pool table/air hockey building was locked and the maintenance guy(who locks it up) was outside smoking before leaving early for the day. The employee at the camp store said it was supposed to be open until the store closed but that he probably just closed it early.
The rules state that dogs need to be on a leash at all times and, in the two hours we actually stayed, we saw four that weren't. One was staying near us and started chasing us when we rode our bikes by. One was wandering about 4 campsites down from it's owner. We mentioned it to the person at the camp store before we were chased and she just shrugged it off.
The map is incorrect. It lists site numbers that don't exist and doesn't list some sites that supposedly do. We spent a fifteen minutes trying to find a non-existent site before going back to the camp office and getting assigned a new site. They acted like it was a new thing caused by maintenance but we just looked and saw a review from ten months ago saying the map was messed up then.
The description of the site we paid for was non electric tent with a sand tent pad. The site we got was on a hill(no actual flat spot) overgrown with weeds, no tent pad, a slanted picnic table, and no actual parking spot. You had to drive over a drainage ditch and park on the hill. If our car didn't have high clearance we wouldn't have made it. There was also a hole in the middle of the site. And the map showed that number site on the corner where another unmarked site was. Our originally assigned site was supposedly in the same group of sites, so it would've been similar. Also don't believe the claim that they're"large sites." Most of them are crammed together. There are a few that look decent sized and flat, but they want you to pay an extra$30 to pick your own site.
We didn't even look in the bathrooms.
We left after two hours. Definitely a waste of$60+ dollars.
Next time we'll go over to the Brunswick Family campground. Their owners are lovely people who care about their customers.
Adam and Suzanne B.GuideGreenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Beautiful setting
It is NOT closed for 2026! Spent the weekend here as it is only an hour from home. There are 4 large camping loops. Only loop C- cedar has electric. None of the loops have water hookups but all have spigots to fill your rig. There are also 3 fill stations at check in (which we missed). The campground is on a hill and the loop roads are narrow, hilly, and winding. We had no trouble with our 23 ft TT and saw some bigger rigs. There are some tight angles to get into a few sites. But, once you are in, the sites are spacious and mostly private. It is wooded without feeling overgrown. Loop D has some sites that are good buddy campsites. There are many hiking trails and a lovely lake. The only bad thing are the dated bathhouses. Mostly clean but there are only 2 showers for each fenced for each loop and they were yucky enough that we showered at our rig. It was busy but pretty quiet. It’s close to I-70
Guide to Sabillasville
Sabillasville, Maryland sits at approximately 1,100 feet elevation in the Catoctin Mountain range, creating distinct camping conditions compared to lower-lying areas of the state. The region experiences temperature variations typical of mountain environments, with summer evenings often 5-10 degrees cooler than surrounding valleys. Winter camping requires additional preparation as temperatures frequently drop below freezing from November through March.
What to do
Trail exploration beyond the falls: The Owens Creek Campground area offers extensive hiking options beyond the popular waterfall trails. "There are several hiking options of varying difficulty and length. There is a small Visitor's Center as you enter the park that is packed full of exhibits, a few items for sale and informative rangers and volunteers," notes Sarah C. Many trails connect campgrounds to scenic overlooks like Thurmont Vista and Hog Rock.
Fishing in mountain waters: Small mountain streams and lakes provide fishing opportunities throughout the area. One visitor to Greenbrier State Park mentioned, "My husband caught a fish first day in the pond behind our site." While most water bodies are stocked seasonally, local regulations require a Maryland fishing license.
Historical exploration: Beyond camping, the region's proximity to historical sites makes day trips popular. A visitor to Gettysburg noted, "We stayed in a lovely cabin here while I was in town for work. My husband enjoyed the pool with the kids during the day and when I was there we enjoyed shuffleboard, mini golf and hiking together." The Catoctin Mountain area itself contains numerous historical markers and preserved structures.
What campers like
Natural privacy between sites: Many campgrounds in the area provide wooded separation between campsites. At Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park, a camper observed, "Our site was level and well separated from others, though it was small." The mature forest canopy creates natural site boundaries at most campgrounds in the region.
Mountain climate benefits: The elevation provides relief from summer heat. "It was a really beautiful park with plenty of hiking trails. The sites are nice and level. It's very wooded and sites are spread out so you get plenty of privacy. Can't wait to come back," shared a visitor to Greenbrier State Park. This cooler mountain environment makes summer camping more comfortable than in lower elevations.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The forest setting supports diverse wildlife. One camper at Houck - Cunningham Falls State Park shared, "This was our first trip here. We brought the grandkids out for a few days of relaxing and unwinding in the woods. The 3-yo had no issues on the trails. The volunteer staff were awesome and extremely helpful." Wildlife sightings commonly include deer, various bird species, and occasionally foxes.
What you should know
Reservation requirements vary seasonally: Most camping areas require advance reservations, particularly during peak season. At Owens Creek, a camper mentioned, "You have to reserve online. You can do it once you find a spot or before you arrive. Campsites are well maintained." Reservations typically open 6-12 months in advance, with holiday weekends filling quickly.
Limited connectivity: Cell service varies significantly throughout the Catoctin Mountain region. A camper at Caledonia State Park Campground reported, "1 bar ATT, 2 bar T-Mobile, 50-100mbps with Starlink with obstructions." Many campsites have no cellular coverage, especially in valley locations.
Campground crowding factors: Some campgrounds experience heavy use, especially during summer months and weekends. A visitor observed, "The beach area at the lake was fantastic! My kids loved it plenty of areas to grill and dogs are allowed. Most of the time we did not spend at the campsite so we ended up having a fantastic weekend." Campground proximity to day-use areas can impact noise levels and privacy.
Tips for camping with families
Playground proximity considerations: When camping with children, site selection matters. At Granite Hill Camping Resort, one visitor shared, "We stayed in the 'C' row site. Great shade and access to the playground. You can let the kids play all day while sitting at your campsite cooking and just hanging. It's only 15 yards for the play set." Request sites near amenities to minimize walking distance with young children.
Weekend activity programming: Many campgrounds offer scheduled activities, particularly on weekends. "During peak season, there are nature programs going on," noted a camper at Cunningham Falls. These programs often include ranger talks, guided hikes, and crafts, typically running from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Lake swimming options: Several area campgrounds feature lake swimming. A visitor to Houck Area noted, "It rained most of the weekend, but we still had a blast! The trail to the lake is accessible but far enough that you avoid the high day use traffic." Swimming beaches typically open Memorial Day through Labor Day, with most offering no lifeguard supervision.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds in the mountainous terrain require leveling equipment. At Caledonia State Park, a camper observed, "Sites are well maintained. Really great for tents and small rvs." Bring extra leveling blocks as some sites may have slopes of 3-4 inches.
Hook-up locations: Electric and water connections sometimes require extended hoses or cords. "The hookups are oddly spaced and you need to ensure you have extentions handy," noted a visitor to Granite Hill. Most campgrounds offer 30-amp service, with limited 50-amp availability at select sites.
Dump station access: Not all campgrounds provide on-site dump stations. A camper at Manor Area advised, "This campsite doesn't have a dump station so we went to the Cunningham falls site to dump after leaving and they let us dump no problem." Consider this when planning multi-day stays with full hookup needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Sabillasville, MD?
Which is the most popular campground near Sabillasville, MD?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Sabillasville, MD is Owens Creek Campground — Catoctin Mountain Park with a 4.2-star rating from 29 reviews.
What parks are near Sabillasville, MD?
What parks are near Sabillasville, MD?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Sabillasville, MD that allow camping, notably Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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