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).

The site was poorly maintained and it appeared people were living there vice camping.

The site was poorly maintained and it appeared people were living there vice camping.

Your 2021 camp host was kind and extremely helpful. He gets 5 stars! The setting is lovely. Our overall camping experience was limited, thus we rated the campsites with a 3 star, as it is really for the water enthusiasts, runners, or bicyclists. If there had been some area of a defined 'beach' so to say to enjoy the river for those not bringing a boat, this would have enhanced our experience. The tow path trail is an easy stroll for those who like limited directional straight line walking but, the water views are limited. Be prepared to park your car walk your gear to your site. This would definitely be a challenge for anyone with mobility issues.

Your 2021 camp host was kind and extremely helpful. He gets 5 stars! The setting is lovely. Our overall camping experience was limited, thus we rated the campsites with a 3 star, as it is really for the water enthusiasts, runners, or bicyclists. If there had been some area of a defined 'beach' so to say to enjoy the river for those not bringing a boat, this would have enhanced our experience. The tow path trail is an easy stroll for those who like limited directional straight line walking but, the water views are limited. Be prepared to park your car walk your gear to your site. This would definitely be a challenge for anyone with mobility issues.

Amazing! I would recommend Antietam Creek campground to anyone that wants to enjoy the great outdoors. If you like to walk/bike the canal or do a little fishing, this is the place to be. The family and I loved it so much we're planning our next trip. I would advise anyone that has any problems walking to get a campsite in the lower numbers, the walk to the Porta pots is a tad bit long from the higher numbers. Lastly I want to mention the camp host. This gentleman was so nice, he rode by on his bike everyday and waved or stopped in for a quick minute to say hi and let us know if we needed anything to please let him know.
First time impressions are everything, this place did not disappoint.

Amazing! I would recommend Antietam Creek campground to anyone that wants to enjoy the great outdoors. If you like to walk/bike the canal or do a little fishing, this is the place to be. The family and I loved it so much we're planning our next trip. I would advise anyone that has any problems walking to get a campsite in the lower numbers, the walk to the Porta pots is a tad bit long from the higher numbers. Lastly I want to mention the camp host. This gentleman was so nice, he rode by on his bike everyday and waved or stopped in for a quick minute to say hi and let us know if we needed anything to please let him know.
First time impressions are everything, this place did not disappoint.

Location was nice, but loud. Road goes right through it, it is in some sort of air oath for airplane noise and also trains passing.

The bathrooms were very gross.

Other than these two factors, it was a great spot.

Location was nice, but loud. Road goes right through it, it is in some sort of air oath for airplane noise and also trains passing.

The bathrooms were very gross.

Other than these two factors, it was a great spot.

Amazing spot right on the Potomac.