Antietam Creek Campsite

The campsites were clean and had plenty of space to set up tents. The port-a-potties were stocked with paper but not with hand sanitizer. It rained the night we stayed but we sent our tents on a rise and were not flooded out. The fire pit and grate worked well for cooking dinner and roasting smores. Sharpsville is ~10 minutes away if you need something there is a general store on the northside of town. The walk down to the river is steep but there are ropes to help you climb up and down. A great spot to relax or stopover when visiting the Antietam Battlefield.

Site was ok. No problems. Not sure why it cost $20 when the free campsites I used the next 8 nights on the C&O were pretty much the same

Site was ok. No problems. Not sure why it cost $20 when the free campsites I used the next 8 nights on the C&O were pretty much the same

Camp sites are very close to each other and not very private.

Toilets were clean and camp grounds are in hood condition

Camp sites are very close to each other and not very private.

Toilets were clean and camp grounds are in hood condition

When I arrived around 4 p.m., someone was still camping at my reserved site. I politely let the person know that I had that spot reserved for the week. When the person in my spot was not cooperative, I reached out to the Communications Center. A Park Ranger was dispatched promptly. I appreciated that support. It was a private camp spot with a pretty view. This site is mostly sand/dirt though. When it rained, the site was messy. It is a hike to the bathrooms and the water pump. Beware of the poison ivy- off the path leading up to the sites from the parking, in the vegetation at the site, and along the little path leading down to the river from the site. Overall, it was nice get away despite these things.

When I arrived around 4 p.m., someone was still camping at my reserved site. I politely let the person know that I had that spot reserved for the week. When the person in my spot was not cooperative, I reached out to the Communications Center. A Park Ranger was dispatched promptly. I appreciated that support. It was a private camp spot with a pretty view. This site is mostly sand/dirt though. When it rained, the site was messy. It is a hike to the bathrooms and the water pump. Beware of the poison ivy- off the path leading up to the sites from the parking, in the vegetation at the site, and along the little path leading down to the river from the site. Overall, it was nice get away despite these things.

Beautiful spot on the river, simple and clean for the right price! :) I look forward to coming back.

Beautiful spot on the river, simple and clean for the right price! :) I look forward to coming back.

Great campsite with shade ... Bathrooms were not clean