Rohrbach Group 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 available to scouts and civic organization groups only (see "Know Before You Go," below, for individual camping options in the area).
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Site mix
| Group tent areas | 10 |
Site guide
10 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pull-through | Gravel | 30 / 5 | Yes | Basic |
| 002 | Pull-through | Gravel | 30 / 5 | Yes | Basic |
| 003 | Pull-through | Gravel | 30 / 5 | Yes | Basic |
| 004 | Pull-through | Gravel | 30 / 5 | Yes | Basic |
| 005 | Pull-through | Gravel | 30 / 5 | Yes | Basic |
| 006 | Pull-through | Gravel | 30 / 5 | Yes | Basic |
| 007 | Pull-through | Gravel | 30 / 5 | Yes | Basic |
| 008 | Pull-through | Gravel | 30 / 5 | Yes | Basic |
| 009 | Pull-through | Gravel | 30 / 5 | Yes | Basic |
| 010 | Pull-through | Gravel | 30 / 5 | Yes | Basic |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Entrance Fee. Antietam National Battlefield charges an entrance fee separate from camping fees. You may pay the fee upon arrival or purchase in advance. |
All sites are available for advance reservation only. There are no first-come, first-served sites. Each campsite offers a fire ring and picnic tables and space to accommodate a maximum of 30 people. Pit toilets and handwashing stations are available at the campground and indoor facilities are located at the Antietam National Cemetery and the visitor center. Bring your own potable water. Sharpsburg, Maryland 21782.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
The visitor center is located at 5831 Dunker Church Rd. off of MD Rt 65, ten miles (16 km) south of I-70 and one mile north of historic Sharpsburg, Maryland. The campground is located at 18316 Burnside Bridge Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782.
| Nearest town | Sharpsburg, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.4742° N, 77.7444° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- This is not A public campground.
- Drinking water is not provided at the campground, there is access to a spicket with drinkable water for filling containers located behind the park visitor center at 5831 Dunker Church Rd.
Charges and cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change your reservation. Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance of arrival date incur a $10 cancellation fee. Within 48 hours of arrival, a $10 cancellation fee and the first night's fee are charged.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Harper's Ferry General Store ↗ | 10.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 20.2 mi |
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Natural features
The battlefield, located in the Cumberland Valley of western Maryland, encompasses over 3,250 acres of farmland, pastures, woodlots and limestone forests. Antietam's diverse landscape provides a noteworthy habitat for wildlife observation. During a typical day at the battlefield, visitors are most likely to see woodchucks and white-tailed deer. The open fields provide great habitat for a range of birds such as Eastern Bluebirds, Horned Larks and Grasshopper Sparrows. Small stands of trees and wooded areas attract Pileated Woodpeckers, various owls and Red-Tailed Hawks.
Recreation
Recreational activities in Antietam National Battlefield include hiking and attending a park ranger program or pre-arranging a ranger led activity. There are 15 miles (24 km) of trails to explore with the Bloody Lane and Final Attack Trails being the most popular. Biking the battlefield tour road is another popular activity while visiting Antietam. Riders under the age of 16 are required to wear helmets.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Rohrbach Group Campground?
Sites at Rohrbach Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Rohrbach Group Campground?
Entrance Fee. Antietam National Battlefield charges an entrance fee separate from camping fees. You may pay the fee upon arrival or purchase in advance.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Rohrbach Group Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Rohrbach Group Campground?
Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance of arrival date incur a $10 cancellation fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Rohrbach Group Campground have?
10 sites, including 10 group tent areas.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Rohrbach Group Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Rohrbach Group Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Rohrbach Group Campground?
Recreational activities in Antietam National Battlefield include hiking and attending a park ranger program or pre-arranging a ranger led activity. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Rohrbach Group Campground?
Sharpsburg, Maryland.
Source: Getting there
What if Rohrbach Group Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Horseshoe Bend Hiker-Biker Campsite (1.8 mi, first-come), Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite (2.9 mi, first-come), and Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite (3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Rohrbach Group Campground in?
Rohrbach Group Campground is a Antietam National Battlefield campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Antietam National Battlefield