Rohrbach Group Campground
The Rohrbach Group Campground location is in Sharpsburg, Maryland
21782-0158. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Rohrbach Group Campground facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
Antietam National Battlefield Po Box 158
Sharpsburg
Maryland
21782-0158
Phone number
(301) 432-5124
Campground information Sharpsburg, Maryland
Overview
THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC CAMPGROUND. SCOUTS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS ONLY.
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 March 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 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
Four sites are available for advance reservation. 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, and there is no access to the water spigot at the visitor center due to an ongoing construction project.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Antietam National Battlefield Po Box 158 Sharpsburg, MD
How do I make a reservation with Rohrbach Group Campground?
To make reservations at Rohrbach Group Campground, you can call the office at (301) 432-5124.
Where is Rohrbach Group Campground located?
The Rohrbach Group Campground is located at Antietam National Battlefield Po Box 158 in Sharpsburg,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Rohrbach Group Campground have tent or RV camping?
Rohrbach Group Campground offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at (301) 432-5124 to make sure things haven’t changed.