Antietam Creek Campsite
Antietam Creek Campsite
Part of Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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.
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.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.
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.Important Notices
Water and Hygiene: 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.
Quiet Hours. Please observe quiet hours between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
No Alcohol or Drugs. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Marijuana is illegal on federal property.
Pets. 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.
Carry Out Trash. 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.
Check-in and Check-out. Check-in time is 1:00 p.m. EST and check-out time is 12:00 noon ET.
Parking and Vehicle Access. 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.
Emergencies. If someone is "squatting" in your campsite OR for emergencies, please call the National Capital Region Communications Center at 1-866-677-6677.
Notifications and Alerts
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park campgrounds.
Available Activities
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BIKING - Biking
- HIKING - Hiking
Directions
<p><strong>From Hagerstown MD:</strong> 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. </p><p><strong>From West Virginia: </strong>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.</p>
Contact Information
142 W. Potomac St.Williamsport, MD 21795
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 019, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 018, 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 013, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 008, 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 016, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 020, 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 011, Loop Antietam Creek Campsite, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
