Antietam Creek Campsite
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
The Antietam Creek Campground is located at Mile 69.4 on the C&O Canal Towpath, a few miles south of Shepherdstown on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. The campsites are nestled in the woods between the Canal and the Potomac River and they are a short distance from many recreational opportunities. Fishing, boating and hiking are but a few possibilities while staying at Antietam Creek Campground.
The campground has 20 single campsites each with a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Each campsite will accommodate up to eight campers. Protected pit toilets are located between campsite #6 and campsite #7 adjacent to the towpath. A second set of chemical toilets are available down the towpath. Potable water is along the towpath at pumps (may not be available during cold winter months). No vehicular traffic is allowed on the towpath and access to the campsites is by foot only. Parking is allowed on the shoulder of Canal Rd only.
Need to Know
Suggestions: Bring a backup supply of potable water as pump handles may not be in place at all times. Restrooms will be cleaned twice weekly. Please bring your own hand sanitizer, soap and toilet paper as these items have been the subject of theft.
Fires are permitted only in established fire rings. Please ensure that your fire is extinguished completely each time you leave the area. The cutting or defacing of any live growth is strictly prohibited. Kiln fired or dried wood may be brought into the park. Fallen dead timber in the park may be used for on-site firewood. Bring handsaws to cut fallen wood. Chainsaws are prohibited. Park Rangers reserve the right to ban all fires during periods of drought.
- Please observe quiet hours between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
- Pets are allowed in the campgrounds. They must be restrained by a 6 ft. leash at all times and their waste must be picked up and taken with the owner.
- The park is a 'Trash Free Park' and trashcans are not provided. Trash must be picked up and the area left in a clean condition before the group departs.
- Marijuana is illegal on federal property.
Check in time is 1:00 p.m. EST and Check out time is 12:00 p.m. EST.
If someone is in your campsite claiming they paid or you have emergencies, please call National Capital Region Communications Center 1-866-677-6677.
Natural Features
Antietam Creek Campground is just south of Sharpsburg, MD. Antietam Creek is a typically mild and slow moving creek which feeds into the much larger and faster Potomac River directly adjacent to the campsite. River rise and floods can modify conditions quickly here.
Nearby Attractions
Antietam Battlefield, South Mountain Recreation Area and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park all provide additional hiking and history adventures specifically about the Civil War Era.
Recreation
Popular activities at Antietam Creek include boating and fishing. Kayaking the creek and surrounding areas during various times of the year are scenic and ever changing. Nearby boat ramps at Dargan Bend and Snyders Landing provide motor boat access to the river. Fishing is also a popular pastime in both the watered sections of the C&O Canal the Potomac River. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older. West Virginia Licenses are approved for fishing in the Potomac only.
Changes & Cancellations
Cancellations
A cancellation is the release of a confirmed reservation prior to the start of the defined late cancellation time frame which results in non-use by the original customer.
Camping and Day Use Facilities
Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window
• Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
• Group Facility: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
• Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.
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Driving Directions
From Hagerstown: Take MD-65 to Sharpsburg. Make a right on Main St. Left on Harpers Ferry Road for a few miles. Before you cross the Antietam Creek bridge make a right on Canal Rd. Campsites are across the canal and towpath from Canal Rd.
From West Virginia: Take WV-480 through Shepherdstown across the Potomac River. Make the first right after the bridge on Canal Rd. Follow Canal Rd a few miles until you see the campsites on your right before Antietam Creek.
Available Campsites
- Site 008, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
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