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Antietam National Battlefield: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle entrance
- $20[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- June[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 161,006[3]
- Campgrounds
- 1[4]
Antietam National Battlefield is a National Battlefield in Maryland run by the National Park Service[5]. NPS lists a private vehicle entrance fee of $20[1], and fees are cashless[6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Vehicle[1] | $20 |
| Per Person[7] | $10 |
| Motorcycle[8] | $15 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[9] | $35 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[10].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[6].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[11] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[11] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[11] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[11] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[11] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[11] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[11] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[11] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[11] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS says the weather is fairly mild, with four seasons, and names fall and spring as the best times to visit[12]. NPS describes summers as very warm and humid, and winters as cold and snowy[12]. In 2025 the busiest month was June with 22,008 recreation visits[2]. The park grounds and tour roads close at dark, which NPS lists as 20 minutes after sunset[13]. NPS lists the visitor center as closed on three holidays[14]. The listed dates are 2026-11-26, 2026-12-25 and 2027-01-01[14].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 2,227 |
| February | 3,584 |
| March | 10,846 |
| April | 16,153 |
| May | 21,355 |
| June | 22,008 |
| July | 18,851 |
| August | 17,430 |
| September | 21,611 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 6,678 |
| December | 20,263 |
Camping
NPS and Recreation.gov list one campground here, the Rohrbach Group Campground, with 10 sites[4]. NPS also lists group camping among the activities[15]. Check Recreation.gov for booking rules before you plan a stay.
- Rohrbach Group Campground, 10 sites[4]
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be kept in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet or less, where they are allowed[16]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings[16]. NPS notes that pets are permitted on 3 of the 4 things to do it lists here[17]. Each park can close more areas to pets[16].
Before you go
- Entrance fees are cashless, so bring a card or mobile payment[6].
- The Annual Entrance - Park pass costs $35 and covers this battlefield only[9].
- The park accepts the America the Beautiful pass[10]. The Resident Annual Pass costs $80[11].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm on the official NPS park page before you go.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at Antietam National Battlefield?
- NPS lists $20 for a private vehicle, valid for three days[1]. The per person fee is $10, and youth 15 and under are admitted free[7]. A motorcycle pays $15[8].
- Does Antietam accept the America the Beautiful pass?
- Yes, NPS says the park accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[10]. The Resident Annual Pass costs $80[11].
- What is the best time to visit Antietam?
- NPS names fall and spring as the best times to visit[12]. In 2025 the busiest month was June[2].
- Are dogs allowed at Antietam National Battlefield?
- NPS lists pets as permitted on 3 of its 4 things to do here[17]. Where pets are allowed, the national NPS rule requires a leash of six feet or less, or a crate or cage[16].
- Can I pay cash at the entrance?
- No, NPS says entrance fees here are cashless, so use a card or mobile payment[6].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $20. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 110,544, 2022: 115,619, 2023: 153,560, 2024: 197,340, 2025: 161,006. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Campgrounds in Antietam National Battlefield (list on this page). National Park Service
- Antietam National Battlefield is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Battlefield) in Maryland. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Antietam National Battlefield are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $10. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $15. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $35. National Park Service
- Antietam National Battlefield accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Antietam National Battlefield. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Park Grounds and Roads: The park grounds and park tour roads close at dark. (20 minutes after sunset). Listed exceptions: Thanksgiving 2026-11-26 to 2026-11-26; Christmas Day 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-25; New Year's Day 2027-01-01 to 2027-01-01. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center: The visitor center is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Listed exceptions: Thanksgiving Day 2026-11-26 to 2026-11-26; Christmas Day 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-25;... National Park Service
- Activities NPS lists for Antietam National Battlefield: Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Group Camping, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program,... National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 4 things to do at Antietam National Battlefield: The Union Advance Trail at Antietam, Visit Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center, Take a short hike on the Tidball Trail, Take a Short Walk on the Antietam Remembered Trail. Pets permitted... National Park Service