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Antietam Creek Campsite

Antietam Aqueduct
The towpath along the campground
Single Campsite at Antietam Creek Campground
Potomac River near Antietam Creek
Vault Toilet and Campsite in background

Featured amenities

River Access

About Antietam Creek Campsite

The Antietam Creek Campground is located at Mile 69.4 on the C&O Canal Towpath, a few miles south of Shepherdstown on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. The campsites are nestled in the woods between the Canal and the Potomac River and they are a short distance from many recreational opportunities. Fishing, boating and hiking are but a few possibilities while staying at Antietam Creek Campground. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Number of accommodations: 20

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 15 to Nov 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

20 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
006, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
007, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
009, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
010, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
012, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
013, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
014, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
015, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
016, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
017, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
018, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
019, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
020, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (359)

What Guests Are Saying

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.

Review Summary

4.2
359 reviews
5
53.2%
191
4
27.3%
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3
11.1%
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2
3.9%
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1
4.5%
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Joseph B

Verified

September 6, 2021 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

5

Amazing spot right on the Potomac.

Jami A

Verified

August 27, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

4

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.

Jami A

Verified

August 27, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

4

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.

Tammy L

Verified

August 23, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

4

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.

Tammy L

Verified

August 23, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

4

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.

Beth B

Verified

August 10, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

3

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.

Beth B

Verified

August 10, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

3

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.

ROBERT P

Verified

July 28, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

1

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

ROBERT P

Verified

July 28, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

1

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

William D

Verified

June 22, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

5

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).

Location Antietam Creek Campsite

Address:
142 W. Potomac St.
Williamsport, MD, 21795
United States

Highway access

Antietam Creek Campsite is accessible via MD-65, which leads to Sharpsburg, and is approximately 10 miles from I-70.

Latitude & Longitude: 39.4191 / -77.7465

Elevation: 91 feet

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: June 13, 2026

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