Antietam Creek Campsite
Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Peak season (April 15 to November 15) is $20/night; non-peak season is $10/night. Potable water at hand pumps is available mid-April through mid-November only. This is a pack-it-out park with no trash service.
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 30 at 8:12PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued June 30 at 8:12PM EDT until July 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Antietam Creek Campground is a walk-in tent campground within Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, located at Mile 69.4 of the towpath a few miles south of Shepherdstown. The 20 single campsites are nestled in the woods between the historic canal and the Potomac River, each accommodating up to eight campers with a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Access to the campground is by foot only since no vehicles are permitted on the towpath. Park along Canal Road and walk in to your site. Pit toilets are located between sites 6 and 7, with additional chemical toilets available further down the towpath. Potable water is available at hand pumps along the towpath during the warmer months (mid-April through mid-November). The location offers excellent recreational opportunities including fishing in the canal and Potomac River, kayaking on Antietam Creek, and hiking the towpath. Nearby boat ramps at Dargan Bend and Snyders Landing provide river access. The campground is also close to Antietam National Battlefield, South Mountain Recreation Area, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park for Civil War history and additional hiking.
Directions
From Hagerstown: Take MD-65 to Sharpsburg. Turn right on Main Street, then left on Harpers Ferry Road. Before crossing the Antietam Creek bridge, turn right on Canal Road. Campsites are across the canal and towpath from Canal Road. From West Virginia: Take WV-480 through Shepherdstown across the Potomac River. Make the first right after the bridge onto Canal Road and follow it until you see the campsites on your right before Antietam Creek.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (301) 739-4200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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