Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$100.00$100 Motor Coach/Commercial Tour Groups with 26 or more people
MD
Antietam National Battlefield
Hours
Open daily · Sunrise to Sunset
Entrance Fee
$20.00
Entrance - Private Vehicle
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Antietam National Battlefield at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- The Union Advance Trail at Antietam
- Nearby city
- Sharpsburg, MD
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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.
1 current NPS alert
- Information: Sherrick Farm Trail Detour
Source: National Park Service (as of Oct 27, 2026). Official Antietam National Battlefield page on nps.gov
Weather Information
The weather is fairly mild.
- Summer
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
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 - Private Vehicle
$20.00Personal Vehicle/Family: $20.00 for three days
Entrance - Motorcycle
$15.00Valid for 3 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
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 - Education/Academic Groups
FreeTo request an Academic Fee Waiver for your group, click on the link for further details.
Operating Hours
Park Grounds and Roads
The park grounds and park tour roads close at dark. (20 minutes after sunset).
- MondaySunrise to Sunset
- TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
- WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
- ThursdaySunrise to Sunset
- FridaySunrise to Sunset
- SaturdaySunrise to Sunset
- SundaySunrise to Sunset
Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center
The visitor center is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
- Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Entrance Passes
Annual Entrance - Park
$35.00If you or your family visit the battlefield more than once a year, this pass is for you. Valid for one year from month of purchase for Antietam National Battlefield only. Admits pass holder and passengers in a single private vehicle.
Common questions
Planning Antietam National Battlefield
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Antietam National Battlefield. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
