Rohrbach Group Campground
Antietam National Battlefield
THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC CAMPGROUND. SCOUTS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS ONLY.
Antietam National Battlefield is the site of the bloodiest one day battle in American history. After twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862, 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
Rohrbach Campground is part of the Antietam National Battlefield. It is a walk-in, primitive camping area available to scouts and civic organization groups only (see "Know Before You Go," below, for individual camping options in the area). The campground has 10 sites, each of which is provided with a fire ring and picnic tables and space to accommodate a maximum of 30 people. The campground is typically open from April through November.
All sites are available for advance reservation only. There are no first-come, first-served sites. Each campsite offers a fire ring and picnic tables and space to accommodate a maximum of 30 people. Pit toilets and handwashing stations are available at the campground and indoor facilities are located at the Antietam National Cemetery and the visitor center. Bring your own potable water. Drinking water is not provided at the campground, there is access to a spicket with drinkable water for filling containers located behind the park visitor center at 5831 Dunker Church Rd. Sharpsburg, Maryland 21782.
Notifications and Alerts
Starting this year, Antietam National Battlefield and the Rohrbach Campground will no longer be providing firewood to groups. If you bring your own firewood, it must be from the state of MD or USDA certified 'bug-free' firewood.
Need to Know
Bring your own potable water. Drinking water is not provided at the campground. There is a spicket with drinking water located behind the park visitor center.
- Scout and Civic Groups Only. Rohrbach Group Campground is available for Scout groups and civic organization groups only. Family and individual camping is not available at this facility.
Individual Camping Options. For visitors interested in family/individual campsites (not available at Antietam National Battlefield), try Antietam Creek Campground, located approximately 15 minutes from Antietam National Battlefield. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park offers several other campgrounds while Catoctin Mountain Park, approximately 45 minutes away, offers Owens Creek Campground and other overnight facilities.
Alcohol Prohibited. The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
Entrance Fee. A separate park entrance fee of $20 per vehicle is required; pass is valid for three days; interagency passes are accepted. Fee is paid in person at the Antietam Visitor Center or online in advance.
Firewood Restrictions. Antietam National Battlefield and the Rohrbach Campground will no longer be providing firewood to groups. If you bring your own firewood, it must be from the state of MD or USDA certified 'bug-free' firewood.
STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood . CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit the National Invasive Species Information Center.
Natural Features
The battlefield, located in the Cumberland Valley of western Maryland, encompasses over 3,250 acres of farmland, pastures, woodlots and limestone forests. Antietam's diverse landscape provides a noteworthy habitat for wildlife observation. During a typical day at the battlefield, visitors are most likely to see woodchucks and white-tailed deer. The open fields provide great habitat for a range of birds such as Eastern Bluebirds, Horned Larks and Grasshopper Sparrows. Small stands of trees and wooded areas attract Pileated Woodpeckers, various owls and Red-Tailed Hawks.
Recreation
Recreational activities in Antietam National Battlefield include hiking and attending a park ranger program or pre-arranging a ranger led activity. There are 15 miles of trails to explore with the Bloody Lane and Final Attack Trails being the most popular. Biking the battlefield tour road is another popular activity while visiting Antietam. Riders under the age of 16 are required to wear helmets.
Changes & Cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change your reservation. Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance of arrival date incur a $10 cancellation fee. Within 48 hours of arrival, a $10 cancellation fee and the first night's fee are charged.
Contact Information
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Antietam National Battlefield PO Box 158 Sharpsburg MD 21782-0158
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (301) 432-5124
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
The visitor center is located at 5831 Dunker Church Rd. off of MD Rt 65, ten miles south of I-70 and one mile north of historic Sharpsburg, Maryland.
The campground is located at 18316 Burnside Bridge Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782.
Available Campsites
- Site 010, Loop Rohrbach campground, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Rohrbach campground, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop Rohrbach campground, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Rohrbach campground, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Rohrbach campground, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Rohrbach campground, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Rohrbach campground, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Rohrbach campground, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Rohrbach campground, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Rohrbach campground, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
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