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Antietam Creek Campsite

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Antietam Creek CampsiteAntietam Creek Campsite

Campground · National Park Service Fees: Tent Only Nonelectric (Peak Season): $20.00; Tent Only Nonelectric (Non-Peak Season): $10.00 Reservations: April 15 - November 15 (Peak Season): $20/night; November 16 - April 14 (Non-Peak Season): $10/night 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 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… 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. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252970 Source: Recreation.gov, National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Steve Dean, NPS Photo (Monica Larcom)

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