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. (via site)
- Accessible Parking
- Portable Toilets
- Water (Seasonal)
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Know before you go
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- Campfires are allowed, but check for seasonal fire bans before lighting one.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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Antietam Creek () is a 41.7-mile-long (67.1 km) tributary of the Potomac River located in south central Pennsylvania and western Maryland in the United States, a region known as the Hagerstown Valley. The creek became famous as a focal point of the Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War.
mountain in Maryland, United States of America
mountain in the United States of America
The James Rumsey Monument, also known as Rumsey Monument Park, is a municipal park and former West Virginia state park in Shepherdstown in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The park overlooks the Potomac River. It commemorates local inventor James Rumsey and his successful public demonstration of his steamboat invention on the Potomac in 1787. The monument consists of a 75 ft (23 m) column of Woods
park in Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
mountain in Maryland, United States of America
Weverton is an unincorporated community hamlet located in the southern tip of Washington County, Maryland, United States, near the north shore of the Potomac River. Its population is about 500. Weverton is located at the intersection of MD Route 67 and U.S. Route 340. The nearest incorporated communities are Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the west) and Brunswick ( 2.7 miles (4
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Weverton is an unincorporated community hamlet located in the southern tip of Washington County, Maryland, United States, near the north shore of the Potomac River. Its population is about 500. Weverton is located at the intersection of MD Route 67 and U.S. Route 340. The nearest incorporated communities are Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the west) and Brunswick ( 2.7 miles (4
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Battleview Market
- Community Garden Market
- H-Mart
⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
Sheetz
Exxon
🍽️ Food & drink
- Captain Bender's Tavern
- Tommeez Pizza & Sub
- Blue Moon Cafe
➕ Medical
- WVU Medicine Primary Care & Pediatrics
- Harpers Ferry Family Medicine
- Fresenius Medical Care Charles Town
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Baseball
- Multi
🏧 ATM & bank
- Jefferson Security Bank
- Bank
Truist
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Antietam Creek Campsite?
The posted price is 20$.
Can I pitch a tent at Antietam Creek Campsite?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Are campfires allowed at Antietam Creek Campsite?
Yes, campfires are permitted — always check for seasonal fire bans before you go.
Is there drinking water at Antietam Creek Campsite?
No — bring your own drinking water.
How many sites does Antietam Creek Campsite have?
Antietam Creek Campsite has around 20 pitches.
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