Antietam Creek Campsite
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Williamsport, MD, MD
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (179 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/antietam-creek-campsite to be notified when sites open up.
Antietam Creek offers 20 tent sites nestled between the C&O Canal and Potomac River with direct access to fishing, boating, and hiking. At $20/night, it's an affordable base for exploring a historically significant region near Shepherdstown.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles have been documented in the area. Also expect Louisiana Waterthrush, Green Herons, and Barred Owls. Dutchman's breeches and American bittersweet are present in the understory.
Insider tips for Antietam Creek Campsite: Book early — it's a federal campground with only 20 sites and high demand Located at Mile 69.4 on the C&O Canal Towpath, making it ideal for canal-based biking and hiking trips No alcoholic beverages permitted, but fishing and boat launch access available right at the campground
Skip Antietam Creek Campsite if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at sites. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Antietam Creek Campsite: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Rohrbach Group Campground (Sharpsburg, MD), Mccoy’S Ferry Campground (Williamsport, MD), Adirondack Shelters (Thurmont, MD), Camp Greentop (Thurmont, MD).
Cell Phone Coverage at Antietam Creek Campsite
Cell signal at Antietam Creek Campsite (Williamsport, MD): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
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it's a federal campground with only 20 sites and high demand
Located at Mile 69.4 on the C&O Canal Towpath, making it ideal for canal-based biking and hiking trips
No alcoholic beverages permitted, but fishing and boat launch access available right at the campground
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Getting there →
From Hagerstown MD: Take MD-65 to Sharpsburg. Make a right on Main St. then left on Harpers Ferry Road for a few miles. Before you cross the Antietam Creek bridge, make a right on Canal Rd. Campsites are across the canal and towpath from Canal Rd. From West Virginia: Take WV-480 through Shepherdstown across the Potomac River. Make the first right after the bridge on Canal Rd. Follow Canal Rd a few miles until you see the campsites on your right before Antietam Creek.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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