Antietam Creek Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Williamsport, Maryland.
Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
20overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
37named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (29.8 mi)
50.2 mibike trails within 5 mi
How it compares
- With 20 sites it is the #11 largest of 21 Maryland campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 39 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 20 of 20 sites; campfires allowed on 20 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~28 mi, Washington ~52 mi, Baltimore ~61 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesQuiet areaPets allowedTents
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towpath, Milepost 69-70 (069.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 68-69 (068.00) | 0.5 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 70-71 (070.00) | 0.6 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 67-68 (067.00) | 1.4 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath,Milepost 71-72 (071.00) | 1.5 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Snavely Ford Trail | 1.6 mi | 1.8 | NPS |
| Final Attack Trail | 1.9 mi | 2.3 | NPS |
| Final Attack - Snavely Ford Trails Connector | 1.9 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
| Union Advance Trail | 2.2 mi | 0.8 | NPS |
| Burnside Bridge Path | 2.2 mi | 0.1 | NPS |
| Hawkins Trail | 2.2 mi | 0.1 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 72-73 (072.00) | 2.4 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
+ 25 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
50.2 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.2 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 50.2 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.0 mi | 33.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 69-70 (069.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 68-69 (068.00) | 0.5 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 70-71 (070.00) | 0.6 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 67-68 (067.00) | 1.4 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath,Milepost 71-72 (071.00) | 1.5 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 72-73 (072.00) | 2.4 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 66-67 (066.00) | 2.4 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 73-74 (073.00) | 2.6 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 74-75 (074.00) | 2.7 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 65-66 (065.00) | 2.8 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 76-77 (076.00) | 3.3 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 7 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingPaddlingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohrbach Group Campground Antietam National Battlefield |
3.8 | MD | $10 | 10 | — | — | — | Reserve | 36 (29.8 mi) |
| Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
3.8 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 41 (33.9 mi) |
| Horseshoe Bend Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
4.9 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 41 (34.6 mi) |
| Huckleberry Hill Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.4 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 40 (36.1 mi) |
| Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
5.7 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 42 (35.7 mi) |
| Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping Area Potomac Appalachian Trail Club |
5.8 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.
From the managing agency
Overview
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.
Recreation
Popular activities at Antietam Creek include boating and fishing. Kayaking the creek and surrounding areas, the scenery changes at various times of the year. Nearby boat ramps at Dargan Bend and Snyders Landing provide motor boat acces… read the full description on Recreation.gov