Antietam National Battlefield
1 campground in the park · 71 nearby · 10 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Antietam/BBaracz
1 current alert
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationSherrick Farm Trail DetourThere is a detour on the trail due to downed trees. Our staff is working diligently to remove these from the trail.
At a glance
- Entrance
- $20 per vehicle
- In the park
- 1 campgroundReserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 71 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 10 sitesWithin 25 mi
- Annual pass
- $35Antietam only
Where to camp
Camping in the park 1
Camping near the park 71
- Aerial viewCampground
Site 5
0.9 mi · Sharpsburg, MD
- Aerial viewCampground
Site 4
0.9 mi · Sharpsburg, MD
Free and dispersed nearby 10
See them on the map- Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping AreaBurkittsville, MD6.6 mi
- Camp siteBoonsboro, MD6.8 mi
- Ed Garvey Shelter AT Camping AreaGarretts Mill, MD8.5 mi
- Cumberland Valley Hiker Biker CampsiteFalling Waters, MD9.7 mi
- 4 Mile CampsiteBolivar, VA13 mi
- Calico RocksPoint of Rocks, MD18 mi
Services nearby: 5 dump stations · 4 rest areas
About Antietam
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary…
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
Photos: NPS Antietam/ BBaracz · NPS
Things to do
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Camping
- Group Camping
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Self-Guided Tours - Auto
- Hiking
- Living History
Plan your visit
Getting there
Ten miles south of I-70 on Maryland Route 65
Weather
The weather is fairly mild. Summers can be very warm and humid and winters cold and snowy. We have four distinct seasons with the fall and spring being the best times to visit the battlefield.
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Private vehicle$20
- Per person$10
- Motorcycle, 3 days$15
- Antietam annual pass$35
Hours
The park grounds and park tour roads close at dark. (20 minutes after sunset).
Getting there
Ten miles south of I-70 on Maryland Route 65
Weather
The weather is fairly mild. Summers can be very warm and humid and winters cold and snowy. We have four distinct seasons with the fall and spring being the best times to visit the battlefield.
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