Good to know
- Tickets
- An entrance fee is charged, per vehicle or per person, and the pass lasts several days. Cards only, no cash; check nps.gov for current rates.
- Time needed
- Half a day for the film, museum and driving tour; a full day to add trail walks and the Pry House Field Hospital Museum.
- Best time
- April to June or September to October. The September 17 anniversary brings special ranger programs.
- Getting there
- The park is just north of Sharpsburg, MD. Hagerstown airport is about 20 minutes away, and Baltimore and Washington Dulles airports about 1.25 to 1.5 hours.
Where to stay nearby
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Antietam National Battlefield questions
Where should I start at Antietam?
Start at the visitor center on Dunker Church Road, open daily 9 am to 5 pm. A 25-minute film runs on the hour and half hour, and rangers can point you to the tour road.
Can I walk across Burnside Bridge?
Yes. The stone bridge was restored in 2016 and is open to walkers, with a short trail from the parking area and views of the creek Union troops fought to cross.
What is Bloody Lane?
A sunken farm road where Confederate troops held off Union attacks for about three hours. An observation tower at the end of the lane gives a wide view of the field.
