National Battlefield · Maryland
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
- 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
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
Weather & when to go
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.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
Personal Vehicle/Family: $20.00 for three days
$20.00
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.
$10.00
Entrance - Motorcycle
Valid for 3 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
$15.00
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$100 Motor Coach/Commercial Tour Groups with 26 or more people
$100.00
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
$40 per passenger bus with 16-25 people
$40.00
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$25 per passenger bus/sedan with 1-6 people
$25.00
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
To request an Academic Fee Waiver for your group, click on the link for further details.
$0.00
Operating hours
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.
FAQ
- How much does it cost to visit Antietam National Battlefield?
- Entrance to Antietam National Battlefield costs $20.00 (Entrance - Private Vehicle), $10.00 (Entrance - Per Person), $15.00 (Entrance - Motorcycle). The America the Beautiful annual pass ($80) covers entry at every NPS site.
- What are the hours at Antietam National Battlefield?
- The park grounds and park tour roads close at dark. (20 minutes after sunset).
- Do I need a reservation for Antietam National Battlefield?
- No timed-entry reservation is currently required to enter Antietam National Battlefield. Campgrounds and permits may still need to be booked separately on Recreation.gov.
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