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383 reviews
Antietam Creek Campsite offers a clean and well-maintained environment with friendly hosts and stunning views of the Potomac River. Campsites are spacious and equipped with amenities like fire pits and picnic tables, making it a great spot for outdoor activities, including biking and hiking on the nearby trails. While some visitors experienced issues with site reservations and noise from nearby campers, many found the overall experience enjoyable and would return for future visits.
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May 27, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
Beautiful campsite right by the river. Sites decently spaced apart. Distance to car is not too long, was not a problem. Lots of wildlife sounds at night. There is a train that goes by overnight and was loud. Overall a nice place to camp.
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June 3, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
The area is so gorgeous. It can be busy with cyclists cruising by and/or camping, but I enjoy the activity and the otherwise peaceful surroundings. It's a fantastic base for cycling on the towpath or exploring the nearby historic sites.
Gary - the campground host, is fantastic! He made a point to greet everyone when they arrived and answer any questions they may have.
This was my second stay at Atietam Creek. I will definitely be back.
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June 3, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
The area is so gorgeous. It can be busy with cyclists cruising by and/or camping, but I enjoy the activity and the otherwise peaceful surroundings. It's a fantastic base for cycling on the towpath or exploring the nearby historic sites.
Gary - the campground host, is fantastic! He made a point to greet everyone when they arrived and answer any questions they may have.
This was my second stay at Atietam Creek. I will definitely be back.
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June 7, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
The campsites are very nice and very pretty. A long paved path runs alongside the sites, so you can walk a long ways and enjoy the area. The only thing I'll say is that the camp manager site, is right across the road from the sites and they have a huge, very bright lampost, that stays on all night. So if you want the experience of actually camping in the dark, and not having a light shine in your eyes/into your tent, choose a site at either end of the row. The middle ones all get drenched in that light.
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June 7, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
My girlfriend and I reserved campsite 9. When we got here, someone had already set up in our spot. They hurried and put out their fire and rushed into the tent and we never saw them for the rest of the night. We never got to stay at our site that night. People can be so rude!
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June 7, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
The campsites are very nice and very pretty. A long paved path runs alongside the sites, so you can walk a long ways and enjoy the area. The only thing I'll say is that the camp manager site, is right across the road from the sites and they have a huge, very bright lampost, that stays on all night. So if you want the experience of actually camping in the dark, and not having a light shine in your eyes/into your tent, choose a site at either end of the row. The middle ones all get drenched in that light.
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June 7, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
My girlfriend and I reserved campsite 9. When we got here, someone had already set up in our spot. They hurried and put out their fire and rushed into the tent and we never saw them for the rest of the night. We never got to stay at our site that night. People can be so rude!
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June 20, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
Nice campsite. Good tent spot. Great history nearby, and Shepherdstown across the river has a great downtown. Only downside: our grill had a hole rusted out of the bottom.
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June 20, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
Nice campsite. Good tent spot. Great history nearby, and Shepherdstown across the river has a great downtown. Only downside: our grill had a hole rusted out of the bottom.
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June 22, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
This campsite is located very conveniently between Sharpsburg/Antietam battlefield and Shepherdstown W. VA. It is bordered by the creek on one side and remnants of the C&O canal on the other. If approaching by Road, the only access is via a footbridge that crosses the canal from the road near campsite 8, which also happens to be near the latrines. Accordingly, I would recommend a campsite in the middle of the cluster to avoid carrying your gear very far. (This is not so much an issue for bikepackers as the towpath/bike trail runs the length of the campsite on the campsite side of the canal).
In early June, there are bullfrogs in the canal, but traffic along the road was light. You also heard occasional trains about a mile away. I did not find any water access, so you must bring your own.
At Sharpsburg, the Bloody Lane trail is quite good and interesting for kids as it passes a cow field and through wheat fields at the right time of year. The tower makes a beautiful scene. Shepardstown is quaint, with a few good places to eat and a Food Lion to stock on things you forgot. Sharpsburg has a great ice cream parlor--the medium cup gives you about a pint for $2.65 (2021 prices).
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142 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD 21795 United States
Elevation: 91 ft
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 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.
Antietam Creek Campsite is accessible via MD-65, which leads to Sharpsburg, and is approximately 10 miles from I-70.
The closest entrance is: Front Royal Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 52.4 mi · over 1 hr (90 min)
Last updated: November 3, 2026
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Population: 1,949
Nearby city: Frederick, MD
Approx. 18 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 410 ft
Williamsport, MD
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