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Sherrick Farm Trail Detour
There is a detour on the trail due to downed trees. Our staff is working diligently to remove these from the trail.
Posted or updated Jun 12, 2025 ·Details on nps.gov
National Battlefield
Antietam National Battlefield
Antietam National Battlefield is a National Battlefield in Maryland. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center; entrance fees start at $10.
Maryland National Battlefield America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.”
Active alerts
1
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.
Entrance fees and passes
Entrance fees are required at Antietam National Battlefield. Purchase passes at the park visitor center upon arrival. Interagency passes are accepted.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $20 | Personal Vehicle/Family: $20.00 for three days Buy online |
| Entrance - Per Person | $10 | Individual: $10.00 for three days. This fee admits one individual in a vehicle and also includes hikers, bicyclists or pedestrians. Buy online |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $15 | Valid for 3 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $100 | $100 Motor Coach/Commercial Tour Groups with 26 or more people |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $40 | $40 per passenger bus with 16-25 people |
| Commercial Entrance - Sedan | $25 | $25 per passenger bus/sedan with 1-6 people |
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | Free | To request an Academic Fee Waiver for your group, click on the link for further details. |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $35 | Recreation.gov |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online. Fee details on nps.gov
Things to do
Take a Short Walk on the Antietam Remembered Trail
A 1/4 mile walk around the area adjacent to the park visitor center that explores connected subjects to the battle.
10-45 Minutes Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
The Union Advance Trail at Antietam
Hike the Union Advance Trail to learn about the fighting around the famous Burnside Bridge.
30-90 Minutes Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
Visit Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center
The should be the first stop for every visitor to Antietam. Rangers and volunteers provide maps and information to help you get off on the right path for your visit.
20 Minutes Year-round Fee applies
See all 4 things to do in Antietam →
Activities the NPS lists for Antietam.
BikingRoad BikingCampingGroup CampingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHikingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
The park grounds and park tour roads close at dark. (20 minutes after sunset).
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Tuesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Wednesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Thursday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Friday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Saturday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
Weather: The weather is fairly mild. Summers can be very warm and humid and winters cold and snowy. We have four distinct seasons with the fall and spring being the best times to visit the battlefield.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 3014325124
- [email protected]
- Address
- 5831 Dunker Church Rd., Sharpsburg, MD 21782
- Coordinates
- 39.4676, -77.7383· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 3014325124 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/anti/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.