Antietam National Battlefield
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862.
Photo: NPS Antietam/BBaracz / NPS
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.
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Driving times from Antietam National Battlefield, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$20.00Personal Vehicle/Family: $20.00 for three days
Entrance - Per Person
$10.00Individual: $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
$15.00Valid 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
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$25.00$25 per passenger bus/sedan with 1-6 people
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
FreeTo request an Academic Fee Waiver for your group, click on the link for further details.
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Park Grounds and Roads
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Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Antietam National Battlefield?
- Entrance to Antietam National Battlefield starts at $10. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Antietam National Battlefield?
- Popular activities include Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Group Camping, Guided Tours.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Antietam National Battlefield?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (26 min), Monocacy National Battlefield (44 min), Catoctin Mountain Park (44 min), Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (53 min), Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (1 h 2 min), Gettysburg National Military Park (1 h 2 min).