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Antietam Creek Campsite
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National Park Service20Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
20Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
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. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Recreation
Popular activities at Antietam Creek include boating and fishing. Kayaking the creek and surrounding areas, the scenery changes at various times of the year. 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.
Facilities
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.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 National Battlefield, South Mountain State Park and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park all provide additional hiking and history adventures specifically about the Civil War Era.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (301) 739-4200.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 20 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
20
Vehicle limit
0
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
0
Shade
20
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The campsite mix
Tent Only Nonelectric
20
Operator directions
From Hagerstown MD: Take MD-65 to Sharpsburg. Make a right on Main St. then 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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
20 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 20 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 Antietam Creek Campsite Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |