THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC CAMPGROUND. ONLY SCOUTS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS MAY USE ROHRBACH CAMPGROUND. Antietam National Battlefield is the site of the bloodiest one day battle in American history. After twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862, 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. Rohrbach Campground is part of the Antietam National Battlefield. It is a walk-in, primitive camping area availa (via site)
- Campfire Rings
- Parking Area
- Picnic Tables
- Pit Toilets
Key facts
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Know before you go
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- Reserve ahead — this campground requires a booking.
Location
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🏞️ Attractions
The Battle of Antietam ( an-TEE-təm), also called the Battle of Sharpsburg, particularly in the Southern United States, took place during the American Civil War on September 17, 1862, between Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia and Union Major General George B. McClellan's Army of the Potomac near Sharpsburg, Maryland, and Antietam Creek. Part of the Maryland Campaign, it
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Battleview Market
- Dogwood General Store
- Community Garden Market
⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
Sheetz- Alex Convenience Store
🍽️ Food & drink
- Captain Bender's Tavern
- Infinity 101
- Blue Moon Cafe
➕ Medical
- WVU Medicine Primary Care & Pediatrics
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Shafer Park Restrooms
🎾 Sports
- Multi
- Tennis
- Baseball
🏧 ATM & bank
- Jefferson Security Bank
- Bank
Truist
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Good to know
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Do I need to book ahead for Site 8?
Yes, a reservation is required. You can check availability on the official website.
Can I pitch a tent at Site 8?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there WiFi at Site 8?
No, there's no internet access on site.
Who runs Site 8?
Site 8 is operated by National Park Service.
When is Site 8 open?
Site 8 is open April to November.
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