Rohrbach Group Campground
Campground · Maryland · 10 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Antietam National Battlefield (National Battlefield) · Restricted Access
- 10
- Bookable sites
- up to 30
- People per site
- 520 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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 available to scouts and civic organization groups only (see "Know Before You Go," below, for individual camping options in the area). The campground has 10 sites, each of which is provided with a fire ring and picnic tables and space to accommodate a maximum of 30 people. The campground is typically open from April through November.
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.
Facilities
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. 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. Sharpsburg, Maryland 21782.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Visit the park's Things to Do page.
Charges & 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.The facts
- 10 bookable sites
- Up to 30 people per site
- Loops: Rohrbach campground
Site types
- 10 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, shade, pets allowed.
10 campsites at Rohrbach Group Campground
Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Rohrbach campground | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 30 | |
| 002 | Rohrbach campground | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 30 | |
| 003 | Rohrbach campground | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 30 | |
| 004 | Rohrbach campground | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 30 | |
| 005 | Rohrbach campground | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 30 | |
| 006 | Rohrbach campground | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 30 | |
| 007 | Rohrbach campground | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 30 | |
| 008 | Rohrbach campground | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 30 | |
| 009 | Rohrbach campground | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 30 | |
| 010 | Rohrbach campground | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 30 |
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.
39.47417, -77.74444 · 39°28'27.0"N 77°44'40.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 44 | 53 | 65 | 74 | 82 | 86 | 85 | 78 | 67 | 56 | 45 |
| Low °F | 21 | 23 | 29 | 39 | 49 | 58 | 62 | 61 | 54 | 42 | 32 | 25 |
| Precip in | 3.1 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Entrance Fee. Antietam National Battlefield charges an entrance fee separate from camping fees. You may pay the fee upon arrival or purchase in advance. The park also honors America the Beautiful - the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands (interagency) passes (e.g., annual, senior, access, 4th grade, Golden Age pass etc.). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Rohrbach Group Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Rohrbach Group Campground?
- Yes, Rohrbach Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Rohrbach Group Campground have?
- 10 sites.
- Are campfires allowed at Rohrbach Group Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Rohrbach Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Rohrbach Group Campground
- Antietam Creek Campsite 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center less than 0.1 mi · Facility
- Horseshoe Bend Hiker-Biker Campsite 1.8 mi · Campground
- Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite 2.9 mi · Campground
- Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite 3 mi · Campground
- Opequon Junction Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite 6.8 mi · Campground
- Cumberland Valley Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite 8.4 mi · Campground
- Huckleberry Hill Hiker-Biker Campsite 9.2 mi · Campground
- Williamsport Visitor Center - Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park 9.8 mi · Visitor Center
- Williamsport Visitor Center 9.8 mi · Facility
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Harper's Ferry Visitor Center 10.3 mi · Facility
- Harpers Ferry NHP Visitor Center 10.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (301) 432-5124
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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