Located in the rolling hills of western Maryland, Hagerstown / Antietam Battlefield KOA is a rural park nestled on the banks of the historic Conococheague Creek. A rustic setting with modern facilities, you camp in comfort yet away from the noise of the interstate and the hustle and bustle of the city.

Hagerstown / Antietam Battlefield KOA is conveniently located 4 miles off I-81 and 2 miles off I-70 near Hagerstown, Maryland and many historic sites located in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. This guide will list a few of our major attractions, some within minutes of the campground.

Hagerstown / Antietam Battlefield KOA is also a great place to relax with its country setting on grounds where soldiers fought some 130 years ago. You can fish on the banks of the Conococheague Creek, or canoe 100 yards upstream and explore what remains of an Indian Fish Trap.

See the area attractions, just relax or enjoy our scheduled events during our camping season. We enjoy camping and have made our campground a great place to camp. We hope you will visit us soon.

Free Wi-Fi at all sites and Kabins.

Things to See and Do Around

Williamsport, Maryland!

FEEL THE HISTORY!

Antietam National Battlefield – September 17, 1862 was the bloodiest one day battle in American history with 23,000 soldiers killed, wounded or missing. This battle ended the Confederate invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Setting foot on this historic battlefield will connect you to a part of America’s history. At the Visitor Center, you can tour the museum, watch films and listen to ranger programs. Outside, you can walk the battlefield and see the cannons and monuments. Located northeast of Sharpsburg; the main entrance is off of MD 65, 10 miles south of I-70. There is an admission fee. South Mountain State Battlefield – Three days before the Battle of Antietam, the first major battle in Maryland was fought. Follow the footsteps of Robert E. Lee and his troops through the seven miles along the back of South Mountain between the Washington Monument and Gathland State Park. It is open 8:00 am-4:00 pm year round, weather permitting. There is no admission fee. National Museum of Civil War Medicine – In downtown Frederick, Maryland, is a museum created to illustrate the medical story of the Civil War. Relive the evacuation of the wounded, become familiar with a field dressing station and a hospital, while examining over 1500 original artifacts from the Civil War. Open Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Sunday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Admission is charged. Williamsport Town Museum – Adventure into a large restored barn, where you can learn about the area from the past to the present! Through artifacts and exhibits, learn about the Civil War, the C & O Canal and the railroad. Open Sunday, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm year round. No admissions fee, but donations are accepted. Located at 14 Springfield Farm Lane, in Williamsport. Boonesborough Museum of History – In Boonsboro, Maryland, explore America’s history through Civil War relics, American Indian artifacts, a collection of firearms and reconstructions of 19th century life. Open Sunday, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm from May-September. Admission is charged. Located 17 miles from Williamsport. Miller House and Garden – Explore the home of the Washington County Historical Society in Hagerstown, Maryland; an early 19th century brick townhouse with an impressive spiral staircase and period furnishings. There are exhibits of Civil War items and Shenandoah Valley pottery as well as antique dolls and clocks. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm from April-December. Admission is charged. Located 8 miles from Williamsport.

Fort Frederick State Park – Fort Frederick was built in 1756 to protect the frontier settlers during the French and Indian War; the stone wall and the barracks have been restored to their 1758 appearance. Watch military re-enactments and living history programs and see the Visitor Center with exhibits and a gift shop. Open 8:00 am-sunset daily from April 1-October 31 and 8:00 am-sunset Saturdays and Sundays from November 1-March 31. Entrance to the park is free, admission is charged for special events. Located 18 miles west of Hagerstown, near Big Pool. Gettysburg Battlefield – Feel the courage and hardships of the Civil War soldiers by visiting a Civil War turning point, the Gettysburg Battlefield in Adams County, Pennsylvania. You can tour the battlefields by bus, car, on foot or on horseback, complete with guides or audio tours. There are also summer ranger programs, living history groups and a museum. The park is open daily 6:00 am-10:00 pm from April 1-Octbober 31 and 6:00 am-7:00 pm from November 1-March 31. Park entry is free, fees are charged for guides. The Discovery Station and Hagerstown Aviation Museum – The Discovery Station is an interactive museum for children and their adults. There are Early Childhood, Dinosaur and an Interactive Galleries. Upstairs is the Hagerstown Aviation Museum where you can explore the artifacts and memorabilia depicting the area’s aviation history. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm and Sunday, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Admission is charged. Located in downtown Hagerstown. Washington, D.C. – Enjoy our nation’s capital, only 70 miles away by visiting amazing sites on a day trip! See the Smithsonian with its many museums, the National Zoo, Arlington National Cemetery and much more. Explore the monuments, wander Georgetown or walk along the Potomac River. Whatever you choose, you will be glad you came. The Train Room – A visit to The Train Room Museum is a must for model train enthusiasts or for anyone who loves trains. The rooms are filled from floor to ceiling with locomotives, railcars, miniatures – everything needed to create the ultimate train experience. You will see one of the largest operating model railroad displays on the east coast. Open daily, except Wednesdays. Admission is charged. Located in Hagerstown, Maryland. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – Running 184 miles from Cumberland to Georgetown, this canal was created to transport goods to market. It was finished in 1850, complete with 75 locks, but fell out of use when the railroad came through. Now the towpath is popular with hikers and bicyclists. For a more historical experience, ride in a boat pulled by mules while a guide tells you stories of the era. There are also six visitor centers along the canal for you to explore; the closest one at 205 W Potomac St. in Williamsport.

If you would like more information or directions to any of these attractions please stop by the Office. Our staff will be happy to help you.