1 campground with availability this weekend
Artillery Ridge Campground accommodates both riders and horses with its equestrian facilities located near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The campground includes horse stalls and rings where campers can board their own horses during their stay. Visitors report that families bringing horses can position their RVs across from the horse areas, allowing convenient monitoring of their animals throughout their stay. The campground provides full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections, along with amenities such as showers, restrooms, and a camp store. Artillery Ridge maintains gravel camping pads that are generally level, though some sites may require minor adjustments for larger rigs. Camp facilities include a fishing pond, basketball court, swimming pool, and mini golf area. The sites throughout the campground offer varying levels of shade and privacy.
Positioned adjacent to the Gettysburg National Military Park, Artillery Ridge provides direct access to historical trails where guided horseback tours of the battlefield are available. The campground served as an artillery storage area for Union forces during the Civil War, with the connected Stangler Farm functioning as a field hospital for wounded soldiers. Horse owners can participate in organized trail rides or explore the battlefield areas accessible to mounted visitors. The campground's location places riders minutes from downtown Gettysburg while remaining surrounded by protected parkland. Site selection matters for equestrians, as some reviewers note certain areas of the campground have narrow roads that can present challenges for larger trailers and rigs exceeding 40 feet. Winter stays are available for extended visits, with monthly rates offered during the off-season. Most equestrian visitors find the campground's proximity to historical riding routes its most valuable feature.
"There are some equestrian and tent sites as well. Lots of boating (electric motors only) and kayaking on the pond and a decent amount of hiking."
"I took her older cousins to the fishing pier, and we didn't even get a nibble, but I think it was too cold for panfish that close to shore."
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"This park is a perfect location if you want to explore Gettysburg National Historical Site as you can literally walk across the street and be in the park or venture½ mile up the road and you come to the"
"Behind the campsite we stayed at, we learned connected to Stangler Farm, which served as a hospital for the wounded."
"I always appreciate the near solitude experience of this campground as 90% of the sites are RV sites, that are kept away from the tenting area."
"If you’re looking for a backwoods, off-the-beaten-path type of campground, this isn’t it."
from $22 - $100 / night
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GuideGreat campsite. Fire pit, picnic table, swimming pool ( not open), miniature golf course, laundromat, bathrooms, showers, dump station, gathering areas for groups, playground, and even a horse area and stalls for horses. Dog friendly. Staff was very helpful and curious.
GuideWhere we were camping had blown up their dump station. Artillery Ridge helped us out. $10. to dump. If we come to camp in Gettysburg, it will be hear.
ScoutSimple and friendly check in process. Clean and well-maintained site.
ScoutFirst time at this campground really like it a lot will be returning. The bathrooms are always clean. The grounds are always kept up. Just a really nice place to stay. Most of the sites have some kind of shade.
ScoutStaff is friendly and everything is kept up well, newly renovated pool and pavilion area.
LegendWe spent 4 nights at Gettysburg Campground to attend the AIM Club Rally(Lincoln’s Legacy- Gettysburg 250), and it served as base camp for the event.
WHAT I LIKED:
Location, Location, Location: This park is an absolute winner for convenience—just 5 minutes from the Gettysburg battlefields, museums, and the heart of town.
The Atmosphere: The staff gave us a warm reception at check-in, and the site itself was clean, well-maintained, and spacious enough to back up to a running creek. Lots of mature trees offer lots of shade and character.
Big-Rig Friendly: Navigating a 45-foot motorhome with a toad can sometimes be stressful, but this park was easy to maneuver.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
Late-Night Power Struggles: On our final night, the campground experienced grid strain. Our Hughes Watchdog Power Center saved the day—but it had to shut off our power 7 different times due to low voltage. Aside from losing a few hours of sleep to the chorus of appliances cycling off and on, no harm was done. I recommend using a surge protector/voltage regulator if you stay here.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
ScoutFlat grounds, level campsites, nice pool, kids have tons of fun!
LegendOverall, this is a nice, small (about 65 sites) state park with plenty of recreational opportunities inside the park. There is nice separation between sites so you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbor. Tall trees are scattered about which provide shade at some sites but overall, the park is pretty open. Roads getting to the park are easy to navigate with any size RV. Within the park, roads are paved and free of potholes and there are no low hanging branches. Since the roads are one-way they are not very wide so backing in big-rigs can be a little tight and you might have to run over the grass.
All RV sites are full hook-up and there is a separate area for tents and there is one canvas yurt for rent. The tent sites are nice in that they are tucked along the wood line slightly away from RVs with more privacy and shade. The only downside is that they are pretty far away from the centrally located bathroom and showers. The bathroom has separate rooms for showers which is nice and private. They were tended to daily and very clean. Also, located in the center of the campground is a playground, camp store and laundry. The dumpsters and recycle bins are located in a separate area on the way out of the campground and were frequently full and overflowing. Campsites are paved and some have wide enough that the patio is paved but others have a narrow pad for the RV and gravel patio. We discovered that most sites are level but a few are not (like 22 and 24). The campground is very clean and camp hosts were diligent about picking up trash and cleaning out fire pits every day.
Across the pond (north of the campground) is where most of the amenities are located such as concessions, ball fields, horseshoe pits, disk golf, and more. For those wanting to fish there is a pier in the campground and a self-serve vending machine with bait in it. There are additional fishing piers located in other parts of the park and there are boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards for rent. We stopped in at the Nature Center but it was a bust– just a few taxidermy specimens and not much information. One of the most popular areas of the park is Go Ape which is a ropes/zip line course through the canopy (which does require admission fee). There are nice trails that leave right from the campground– some 17 miles in all. There is a boat launch about a quarter mile from the campground entrance which is suitable for trailerable boats and paddle craft but there are no docks so you can’t leave your boat tied up there. There is an off-leash dog area but it is located far from the campground so it’s best to drive.
ScoutBathrooms are clean and staff is nice
Artillery Ridge Campground provides dedicated equestrian facilities for riders visiting Gettysburg National Military Park. The campground includes full hookup sites with level gravel pads situated near horse stalls and rings. Horse owners can position their RVs across from the equine areas for convenient animal monitoring. Site selection matters for trailers and larger rigs due to some narrow roads within the property. Most sites offer basic shade and privacy with varying degrees of tree cover.
Horse-friendly trail riding: Artillery Ridge offers direct access to historical trails where horse owners can explore battlefield areas. According to visitor Dave B., "My family and I stayed at this campground in late April. The staff was great. We had a site right on next to the trail going to Stangler Farm."
Battlefield exploration: Artillery Ridge Campground positions visitors minutes from downtown Gettysburg while remaining surrounded by protected parkland. Visitor MJ B. notes, "Behind the campsite we stayed at, we learned connected to Stangler Farm, which served as a hospital for the wounded. Literally right outside the entrance of the campgrounds is where the battlefield starts."
Recreational amenities: The campground includes a fishing pond, basketball court, swimming pool, and mini golf area for campers to enjoy during downtime. Greg W. reports, "The sites were very clean, no trash, and pretty level. The staff, Glenda, were very helpful. Clean restrooms. Nice little fishing pond."
Historical immersion: Visitors appreciate the campground's Civil War significance as a former artillery storage area. MJ B. comments, "You can't get any closer to history than here. We camped at Artillery Ridge Campground, which served as an artillery storage/staging area for the Union during the battle."
Central location: Gettysburg Campground offers convenience for exploring the entire battlefield area. Brandon W. shares, "Whenever we go to Gettysburg which is usually once a year we always stay here. It's a few minute drive to historic Gettysburg. It's nice and out of the way of the busy parts of town."
Equestrian community: Horse enthusiasts enjoy the equine-focused atmosphere at Artillery Ridge. Justine I. explains, "We have a motorhome with no additional vehicle and two dogs, and this site couldn't have been more perfect for us. A dog park, walking distance to most everything we wanted to see. The national park is mostly dog friendly."
Winter accommodations: Monthly rates are available during off-season for extended visits. Lakota M. confirms, "They got us a great deal for are winter site we were in spots 86,85,89 for a month long stay... which they do during the winter!"
Site selection considerations: For Lums Pond State Park Campground near Cockeysville, trailer positioning matters. Al K. notes, "Some engineering genious put the bath houses furthest from the people that need them most. Tent campers….keep your shoes handy, its a hike."
Campground improvements: Some areas undergo periodic renovations. Sean M. comments about Artillery Ridge, "The only issue is there is a lot of construction at the moment. No pool, no mini golf, and a lot of sites are closed. The good news is they expect all work done by the summer and it looks like it's going to be really nice."
Kid-friendly amenities: Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area offers organized activities for children. Heather P. shares, "Clean family friendly environment with tons of extra curricular activities for all."
Educational opportunities: Horseback riding at Artillery Ridge provides learning experiences. MJ B. describes, "We did Park Ranger tours to learn about the 1st shot and how the war started to stand in the footsteps of General Buford at Senitary Ridge in the cupola overseeing the battlefield."
Nature exploration: Creekside camping spots provide natural entertainment. Kelly J. from Gettysburg Campground mentions, "It is a wonderful place to have Kids. tons of things for them to do. we were in tent sites which felt bigger than most and were right by river."
Site leveling: Most Artillery Ridge sites require minimal adjustments. Peter K. explains, "Nice clean and open sites but we stayed in the 400 section which was separate from the main campground. Very easy check in. Did it online and just pulled up to the little shack they have and grabbed our packet."
Hookup placement: Camp Winery offers several tent camping spots for those seeking a more rustic experience near equestrian trails. Sammii D. notes, "Very beautiful spot, did some tent camping. Close to many cool things in the area too."
Connectivity issues: WiFi can be unreliable when campgrounds fill up. Peter K. reports about Artillery Ridge, "The only complaint we had was the WiFi was awful. Maybe it was because of the section we were in but once the campground filled up it was useless."
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