Antietam National Battlefield
MD
Park Alerts (1)
About Antietam National Battlefield
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.
Things To Do
The Union Advance Trail at Antietam
Hike the Union Advance Trail to learn about the fighting around the famous Burnside Bridge.
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.
Take a short hike on the Tidball Trail
A short walk/hike that is about 1/2 mile roundtrip.
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.
Available Activities
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.
Getting There
Ten miles south of I-70 on Maryland Route 65
Plan Your Visit
Let Roamze help you plan the perfect trip to Antietam National Battlefield with AI-powered itineraries.
Start PlanningHours
Park Grounds and Roads
The park grounds and park tour roads close at dark. (20 minutes after sunset).
Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center
The visitor center is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
Personal Vehicle/Family: $20.00 for three days
Entrance - Per Person
Individual: $10.00 for three days. This fee admits one individual in a vehicle and also includes hikers, bicyclists or pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge.
Entrance - Motorcycle
Valid for 3 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$100 Motor Coach/Commercial Tour Groups with 26 or more people
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
$40 per passenger bus with 16-25 people
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$25 per passenger bus/sedan with 1-6 people
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
To request an Academic Fee Waiver for your group, click on the link for further details.
