At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home
of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore
John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your connection to the struggle for
freedom, education, and civil rights at Storer College. Discover miles of
trail in the Blue Ridge and along Civil War battlefields.

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your connection to the struggle for freedom, education, and civil rights at Storer College. Discover miles of trail in the Blue Ridge and along Civil War battlefields.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

John Brown's Fort in Winter

View from Jefferson Rock

View of Lower Town Harpers Ferry as seen from Maryland Heights

Aerial view of Lower Town Harpers Ferry

Artillery at Murphy-Chambers Farm

Bird's eye view of the campground

Day Use

Hunts

Bird's eye view of the park

Sweet Run State 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.

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.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC CAMPGROUND. ONLY SCOUTS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS MAY USE ROHRBACH CAMPGROUND.</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>Rohrbach Campground is part of the Antietam National Battlefield. It is a walk-in, primitive camping area <strong>available to scouts and civic organization groups only</strong> (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.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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 <a href="https://www.nps.gov/anti/planyourvisit/bloody-lane-trail.htm" rel="nofollow">Bloody Lane</a> and <a href="https://www.nps.gov/anti/planyourvisit/final-attack-trail.htm" rel="nofollow">Final Attack Trails</a> 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.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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. <strong>Bring your own potable water.</strong> 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. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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. </p><p>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.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Visit the park's <a href="https://www.nps.gov/anti/planyourvisit/things2do.htm" rel="nofollow">Things to Do</a> page.</p><h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>

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.

**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.

Civil War artillery guns located near the Antietam Battlefield Visitor Center

Four civil war cannons along a green foggy field.

The grassy field that comprises Rohrbach Group Campground

Historic Dunker Church, a white stone building under a blue sky

A picnic table under autumn leaved-trees and a blue sky

Rohrbach Group Campground

The Dunker Church covered in snow.

Dunker Church

Spring at the Battlefield.

The National Cemetery Lodge Building sits just inside the gates of the cemetery.

Antietam National Cemetery Lodge Building

Artillery played a key role at Antietam.  Over 500 cannon were involved in the fighting.

Cannon the Field

Antietam National Battlefield

Burnside Bridge in the snow from the Union side of Antietam Creek.

Burnside Bridge

130th Pennsylvania Monument at Bloody Lane

Monument at Sunset

Private Soldier Monument at the cemetery

Antietam National Cemetery

View from the visitor center looking toward Bloody Lane at sunset

Fog Over the Battlefield

14th Connecticut Monument, just north of the Sunken Road.

14th Connecticut Monument

Looking east along the south edge of The Cornfield.

The Cornfield

Placing more than 500 cannons on high ground, both armies were able to effectively strike enemy troop positions at great distances.

Antietam Cannons

The Memorial Illumination, held in December, features 23,000 candles placed by volunteers, over the north end of the battlefield.  Each represents a causality from the battle.

Memorial Illumination

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a
chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way.
Start your journey here!

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

Watch the sunset over the Potomac River

Potomac River

A biker rides on the trails in Northern Virginia.

Northern Virginia

Monroe Run Trailhead, Garrett County

Western Maryland

Trail head entrance signage depicts the start of a trail head segment.

Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail

Paddling down the river is a popular activity on the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

Two Rivers

Great Allegheny Passage is a bicyclist enthusiasts' dream come true!

Great Allegheny Passage (GAP)

The Potomac Heritage NST goes into Washington, D.C., attracting history buffs and bicyclists alike!

Washington, D.C.

A biker riding along the C&O Canal Towpath

C&O Canal Towpath

Piscataway Park offers a glimpse into the wildlife living in the wetlands of Southern Maryland.

Southern Maryland

Kayaks are ready for paddlers on the beach!

Virginia's Northern Neck

Bluebells flowering on the towpath

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the
tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC
and influence the election of 1864. On July 9, however, Federal soldiers
outnumbered three to one, fought gallantly along the banks of the Monocacy
River in an effort to buy time for Union reinforcement to arrive in
Washington, DC.

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor.  They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864.  On July 9, however, Federal soldiers outnumbered three to one, fought gallantly along the banks of the Monocacy River in an effort to buy time for Union reinforcement to arrive in Washington, DC.

The Worthington House is one of the most iconic locations on the battlefield.

The Worthington House

Confederate artillery used the fields of the Best Farm to stage their attack on Union forces across the river.

Cannon at the Best Farm

Living history volunteers bring the past to the present through demonstrating small arms firing at Monocacy.

History Comes Alive at Monocacy

The monument recognizes the sacrifices of the "Monocacy Regiment."

14 New Jersey Regiment Monument

Built in the 1790s this house was one of the first structures in the park.

The Secondary House

2,300 Union and Confederate National Flags are set out to commemorate the Battle of Monocacy casualties.

Memorial Day Flag Display

Union soldiers fire an artillery piece in commemoration of the battle.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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