Antietam Creek Campsite
Open — Open year-round for reservations. Operates April 15 through December 31. Potable water pumps are available mid-April through mid-November; bring backup water during winter months.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:34AM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 45 to 50 mph. There may be a lull in the wind gusts between 3 AM and 7 AM, but winds will increase again later Tuesday morning before gradually subsiding during the afternoon. * WHERE...In Maryland, Washington County. In Virginia, Clarke and Frederick VA Counties. In West Virginia, Hampshire, Hardy, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Closures: Detours; Towpath; Points of Interest
Multiple items are closed due to hazardous conditions or maintenance. See below for more details.
Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
Visitors are restricted to the designated trails within the Gold Mine Tract in the Great Falls area. This location is generally defined as that area bordered by MacArthur Boulevard and Berma Road and depicted on the Great Falls Maryland Hiking Map.
Equestrian Traffic Temporarily Prohibited Milepost 173.37 to 184.5
Horses are prohibited between Spring Gap (mile 173.37) and Cumberland (mile 184.5) due to recent and ongoing towpath resurfacing. See more for details.
Scheduled Closure
From 6/27-7/1, CSX Transportation will close the railroad crossings at Point of Rocks (mile 48.2), Lander (mile 50.8), and Brunswick (mile 55) to perform repairs. Vehicles will be unable to reach the parking lot or boat ramp. The towpath will remain open.
From Recreation.gov
**Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park campgrounds.**
About
Located at mile 69.4 on the C&O Canal Towpath just south of Sharpsburg, Antietam Creek Campground offers 20 tent-only campsites nestled in the woods between the canal and the Potomac River. Each site accommodates up to eight campers and comes equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Parking is allowed only on the shoulder of Canal Road, and campers must walk their gear across the towpath to reach the campsites. The campground features pit toilets located between campsites 6 and 7 adjacent to the towpath, with a second set of chemical toilets available further down the path. Potable water is available seasonally from pumps along the towpath, typically from mid-April through mid-November, though pump handles may not be in place during cold winter months. Campers should bring backup water supplies. Antietam Creek is a typically mild, slow-moving stream that feeds into the adjacent Potomac River, though river rise and floods can modify conditions quickly. Fishing and boating are popular activities, with nearby boat ramps at Dargan Bend and Snyders Landing providing motor boat access to the river. Maryland fishing licenses are required for ages 16 and older. The campground is also conveniently located near Antietam National Battlefield, South Mountain State Park, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park for additional hiking and Civil War history exploration. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited throughout all C&O Canal National Historical Park campgrounds.
Directions
From Hagerstown, take MD-65 to Sharpsburg, right on Main St., left on Harpers Ferry Road. Before crossing Antietam Creek bridge, turn right on Canal Rd. Campsites are across the canal and towpath from Canal Rd. From West Virginia, take WV-480 through Shepherdstown across Potomac River, first right after bridge on Canal Rd. Follow a few miles until campsites appear on right before Antietam Creek.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Rohrbach Group Campground 3.8mi
- Killiansburg Cave Hiker-biker Campsite 3.8mi
- Horseshoe Bend Hiker-biker Campsite 4.9mi
- Huckleberry Hill Hiker-biker Campsite 5.4mi
- Big Woods Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 5.7mi
- Hunts Campground 8.7mi
- Washington Monument State Park Youth Group Campground 8.6mi
- Opequon Junction Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite 9.0mi
- Greenbrier Campground 10mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| 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 |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Reservations | |
| NPS Campground Website |
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