Antietam Creek Campsite

Unnamed Road, Keedysville, MD 21756
6 Antietam Drive Keedysville Maryland 21756 US

Season Dates

Antietam Creek Campsite facility is open during the following season(s):

  • April 15, 2020 – November 15, 2020 (Peak Season)
  • November 16, 2020 – December 31, 2020 (Non-Peak Season)
  • January 01, 2021 – April 14, 2021 (Non-Peak Season)

Individual Sites

During the above season(s), individual sites are released on a 6-month rolling basis:

  • Currently reservable availability is released through March 16, 2021.
  • On September 17, 2020 at 10:00 am EDT, availability will be released through March 17, 2021.

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.

Facilities

The campground has 20 single campsites each with a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Each campsite will accommodate up to eight campers. Protected pit toilets are located between campsite #6 and campsite #7 adjacent to the towpath. A second set of chemical toilets are available down the towpath. Potable water is along the towpath at pumps (may not be available during cold winter months). No vehicular traffic is allowed on the towpath and access to the campsites is by foot only. Parking is allowed on the shoulder of Canal Rd only.

Natural Features

Antietam Creek Campground is just south of Sharpsburg, MD. Antietam Creek is a typically mild and slow moving creek which feeds into the much larger and faster Potomac River directly adjacent to the campsite. River rise and floods can modify conditions quickly here.

Recreation

Popular activities at Antietam Creek include boating and fishing. Kayaking the creek and surrounding areas during various times of the year are scenic and ever changing. Nearby boat ramps at Dargan Bend and Snyders Landing provide motor boat access to the river. Fishing is also a popular pastime in both the watered sections of the C&O Canal the Potomac River. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older. West Virginia Licenses are approved for fishing in the Potomac only.

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