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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%
98
3
11.1%
40
2
3.9%
14
1
4.5%
16

Dennis C

Verified

September 6, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

4

Campsite was nice - well Maintained and the proximity to the river was great. River was clear and several places along the bank from which to fish.
However there was lots of poison ivy - both of my kids got rashes and they never went into the woods other than the path to the river.

Paul H

Verified

August 28, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

5

Great location. Peaceful and quiet.

Paul H

Verified

August 28, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

5

Great location. Peaceful and quiet.

Veronica Z

Verified

August 16, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

3

It was ok, but I was expecting more privacy.
People were making a lot of noise and some capers were riding a moped on the trail. Kinda disturbing and disrespectful to other campers.

Veronica Z

Verified

August 16, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

3

It was ok, but I was expecting more privacy.
People were making a lot of noise and some capers were riding a moped on the trail. Kinda disturbing and disrespectful to other campers.

MICHELLE N

Verified

August 11, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

4

Stayed one night on 8/9.

This is such a nice little spot right along the Potomac River. All sites are walk-in only, which means you park on the street, cross the bridge over the C&O and towpath, and then down a little hill to your site. When my dog and I arrived, someone was still there, but after letting them know I had this spot reserved, they promptly packed out. There were no camp hosts on site.

There isn't much privacy between you and your neighbors (or the C&O towpath so be prepared to see bikers, walkers, and runners). Each site has a grill, fire pit, and picnic table. I stayed at Site 11 which had its own path down to the Potomac River. It was quite steep for my bum knees and ankles, but I saw kids easily run up and down it. The Potomac is mostly flat with some "swirlies" for experienced paddlers. I also saw some people tubing.

There's one bathroom area - 2 pit toilets and 2 portapotties. There is nowhere to leave trash, so be sure to follow Leave No Trace principles and pack everything out with you. The sites are fully or mostly shaded. Be prepared to make friends with bugs, but they shouldn't bother you. Also great news - no mosquitoes!

I have Verizon and had better service by my car on the road than at the actual campsite. At the site I could make calls but couldn't check the internet. Other than a few check-in calls to family, I was looking to unplug for the night.

I personally overheated so I ended up not staying the night.

MICHELLE N

Verified

August 11, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

4

Stayed one night on 8/9.

This is such a nice little spot right along the Potomac River. All sites are walk-in only, which means you park on the street, cross the bridge over the C&O and towpath, and then down a little hill to your site. When my dog and I arrived, someone was still there, but after letting them know I had this spot reserved, they promptly packed out. There were no camp hosts on site.

There isn't much privacy between you and your neighbors (or the C&O towpath so be prepared to see bikers, walkers, and runners). Each site has a grill, fire pit, and picnic table. I stayed at Site 11 which had its own path down to the Potomac River. It was quite steep for my bum knees and ankles, but I saw kids easily run up and down it. The Potomac is mostly flat with some "swirlies" for experienced paddlers. I also saw some people tubing.

There's one bathroom area - 2 pit toilets and 2 portapotties. There is nowhere to leave trash, so be sure to follow Leave No Trace principles and pack everything out with you. The sites are fully or mostly shaded. Be prepared to make friends with bugs, but they shouldn't bother you. Also great news - no mosquitoes!

I have Verizon and had better service by my car on the road than at the actual campsite. At the site I could make calls but couldn't check the internet. Other than a few check-in calls to family, I was looking to unplug for the night.

I personally overheated so I ended up not staying the night.

Julia F

Verified

July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

4

Julia F

Verified

July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

4

Alexandra S

Verified

July 19, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: Antietam Creek Campsite

5

I was stoked there was a campsite available for the 4th of July weekend. The site was clean and easily accessible. The website said every other campsite would be open due to COVID-19, however that wasn't the case when we arrived. No big deal though, the campsites are spaced far enough apart that it wasn't concerning at all. The proximity to the river is hard to beat. Every site had its own trail to the river except for my particular site's trail, #10, was a little too over grown. Again, no problem because the site next to us let us use their trail. Overall, we had a great experience. Definitely plan to return when it cools down a bit!

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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