Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield

Sharpsburg · Maryland

Overview

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.

BikingRoad BikingCampingGroup CampingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHikingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife Watching

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.

Key Facts

TypeBattlefield

DesignationNational Battlefield

Official Website

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle$20.00

Personal Vehicle/Family: $20.00 for three days

Entrance - Per Person$10.00

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$15.00

Valid for 3 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach$100.00

$100 Motor Coach/Commercial Tour Groups with 26 or more people

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus$40.00

$40 per passenger bus with 16-25 people

Gallery

Photos of Antietam National Battlefield.

12 images

Things to do

Discover Antietam National Battlefield.

black and white photo of a stone bridge over a creek

Take a short hike on the Tidball Trail

20-60 Minutes

A short walk/hike that is about 1/2 mile roundtrip.

Learn more

flowering tree with cannon and white building in the background

Take a Short Walk on the Antietam Remembered Trail

10-45 Minutes

A 1/4 mile walk around the area adjacent to the park visitor center that explores connected subjects to the battle.

Learn more

The Union Advance Trail at Antietam

30-90 Minutes

Hike the Union Advance Trail to learn about the fighting around the famous Burnside Bridge.

Learn more

Visit Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center

20 Minutes

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.

Learn more

What visitors say