Rohrbach Group Campground

Antietam National Battlefield Po Box 158, Sharpsburg, Maryland, United States
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Four civil war cannons along a green foggy field.
Historic Dunker Church, a white stone building under a blue sky
A picnic table under autumn leaved-trees and a blue sky
Four civil war cannons along a green foggy field.
The grassy field that comprises Rohrbach Group Campground

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About Rohrbach Group Campground

THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC CAMPGROUND. ONLY SCOUTS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS MAY USE ROHRBACH CAMPGROUND.Antietam National Battlefield is the site of the bloodiest one day battle in American history. After twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862, 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. Rohrbach Campground is part of the Antietam National Battlefield. It is a walk-in, primitive camping area available to scouts and civic organization groups only (see "Know Before You Go," below, for individual camping options in the area). The campground has 10 sites, each of which is provided with a fire ring and picnic tables and space to accommodate a maximum of 30 people. The campground is typically open from April through November.

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10 total sites
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Activities & Attractions

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2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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  • Campfire Ring
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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10 Sites Available

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⛺ 001, Loop: Rohrbach campground Tent
Gravel · Campfire
⛺ 002, Loop: Rohrbach campground Tent
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⛺ 003, Loop: Rohrbach campground Tent
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⛺ 004, Loop: Rohrbach campground Tent
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⛺ 005, Loop: Rohrbach campground Tent
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⛺ 006, Loop: Rohrbach campground Tent
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⛺ 007, Loop: Rohrbach campground Tent
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⛺ 008, Loop: Rohrbach campground Tent
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⛺ 009, Loop: Rohrbach campground Tent
Gravel · Campfire
⛺ 010, Loop: Rohrbach campground Tent
Gravel · Campfire

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Rohrbach Group Campground offers spacious, well-maintained sites with clean facilities, making it a favorite for many scout troops. While the distance from parking and the sloped terrain can pose challenges, campers appreciate the space between sites and nearby hiking opportunities. The lack of convenient potable water is noted, but overall, the site provides a pleasant camping experience.

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4.4

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Richard T

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October 20, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Rohrbach campground

Great spot to set off for group hiking. Very well maintained, spacious private sites, plenty of parking. Note most sites are on quite a slope and some sites are quite distant from the parking lot/bathroom/dumpsters. Water is a 6 minute drive to the visitor center.

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Christopher B

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October 8, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: Rohrbach campground

The campsites (we were in Rohrbach site nos. 2, 8, 9 and 10, which were in good shape, and we enjoyed the campout and the chance to hike on the battlefield.

However, as I noted in a phone call to the Antietam Visitors' Center on Monday, Oct. 2, we did encounter a ground hornet nest right next to the tables/campfire area of Site 10 (on the north side, almost at the eastern end, right next to the wood beam enclosing the table area. We did not know about it, and one of the scouts must have accidentally kicked into it, and some of the scouts were stung. No one was injured , but it could have been a major problem, if any had an allergy. I strongly suggest warning groups reserving Site 10 about this ground hive, and that the NPS consider taking steps to remove the ground hive problem.

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Heather R

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June 19, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Rohrbach campground

The facility was perfect. The only hardship was the lack of water but as we knew there would be none before hand we came prepared.
Even the bathroom was not terrible for an primitive campsite. I would highly recommend any troops interested in having their scouts disconnect come here... because there is no wifi signal or power so they scouts will eventually have no phones :)

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James S

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April 30, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Rohrbach campground

Solid group campsite. No water available on site, but water was available at visitor center during their open hours. Sites are roomy, and there was lots of cut and seasoned firewood available. Very limited cell signal.

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robert s

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November 27, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Rohrbach campground

Great location for both battle fields
Harpers ferry and Antietam

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Patrick G

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April 11, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Rohrbach campground

Great camping location for Scouts when hiking the Antietam Battlefield. Only downside is there is no water available, but I knew this going in, so it wasn't an issue.

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John S

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April 3, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Rohrbach campground

Registration process was simple and we appreciated that they provide firewood.

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Location & Directions for Rohrbach Group Campground

Antietam National Battlefield Po Box 158, Sharpsburg, MD 21782-0158 United States

Elevation: 160 ft

Getting There

The visitor center is located at 5831 Dunker Church Rd. off of MD Rt 65, ten miles (9.9 mi) south of I-70 and one mile north of historic Sharpsburg, Maryland.

The campground is located at 18316 Burnside Bridge Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782.

Nearest town

Sharpsburg, MD - 1.3 mi

About 3 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via MD Rt 65, which is one mile from Sharpsburg, and approximately ten miles south of I-70.

Near Shenandoah National Park

The closest entrance is: Front Royal Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 56.4 mi · over 1 hr (97 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Scout and Civic Groups Only. Rohrbach Group Campground is available for Scout groups and civic organization groups only. Family and individual camping is not available at this facility.
  • Bring your own potable water. Drinking water is not provided at the campground. There is a spicket with drinking water located behind the park visitor center. 
  • Individual Camping Options. For visitors interested in family/individual campsites (not available at Antietam National Battlefield), try Antietam Creek Campground, located approximately 15 minutes from Antietam National Battlefield. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park offers several other campgrounds while Catoctin Mountain Park, approximately 45 minutes away, offers Owens Creek Campground and other overnight facilities.
  • Campfires. Campfires are only permitted in the provided fire rings at each campsite. Fires may only be ignited using fuel sources designed and commonly used for warmth or preparation of food, such as charcoal or natural firewood. Lighting or maintaining a fire with other materials such as flammable liquids, garbage, fireworks, aerosol, lighter fluid, or other manufactured or synthetic material is prohibited. 
  • Alcohol Prohibited. The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
  • Entrance Fee. Antietam National Battlefield charges an entrance fee separate from camping fees. You may pay the fee upon arrival or purchase in advance. The park also honors America the Beautiful - the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands (interagency) passes (e.g., annual, senior, access, 4th grade, Golden Age pass etc.). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page. 
  • Firewood Restrictions. Antietam National Battlefield and the Rohrbach Campground will no longer be providing firewood to groups. If you bring your own firewood, it must be from the state of MD or USDA certified 'bug-free' firewood. 
  • STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood . CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit the National Invasive Species Information Center.  

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