3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Artillery Ridge Campground near Gettysburg provides specialized horse stalls and riding facilities for equestrians camping with their animals. The campground features dedicated horse stalls with an on-site riding arena where guests can board their horses during their stay. Several reviews note that families appreciate watching the horses across from their campsites, with children enjoying opportunities to see and pet the animals. The National Riding Stables are located on the grounds, offering guided battlefield tours on rescue horses. Full hookup RV sites, cabins, and tent camping options are available near the horse facilities, making it convenient for riders to stay close to their animals.
Horseback riders have direct access to Gettysburg National Military Park from the campground, with trails beginning practically at the entrance. The campground's location adjacent to battlefield trails allows equestrians to explore historic Civil War sites on horseback. A horse wash rack provides convenient cleaning facilities after trail rides. The campground includes specialized accommodations for traveling with horses, including trailer parking and proximity to riding paths. Most equestrian-friendly sites are located in the back section of the campground, offering better access to the horse facilities. While the campground does not have dedicated horse corrals, the stall facilities provide secure overnight housing for horses, with space for tack storage and horse care.
"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."
"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."
Available this weekend
from $27 - $45 / night
"Starlight is a nice campground to relax or explore central Pennsylvania."
"The campground is in a great location with easy access to Lancaster, Hershey and many other places to explore."
"This campground has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the “sites” are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."
"Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving- the sites are farther from the lake than I expected and there are no running water bathrooms. Very clean and wooded sites."
from $15 - $50 / night
from $22 - $100 / night
"Some reviewers have confused nearby State Parks with the actual State Forest, resulting in inaccurate information."
"Every January for the last few years some friends and I have gone and camped along the Appalachian Trail."
from $10 / night
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 near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania offers specialized equestrian facilities alongside regular camping accommodations. The campground maintains horse stalls and a fenced riding arena on the grounds, making it ideal for travelers with horses. Guests can bring their own horses to stay in the dedicated stalls, with ample RV sites and cabins located near the horse areas. The campground provides a hose wash rack for cleaning horses after rides. Both tent sites and full hookup RV spots are available throughout the property, with some sites positioned close to the horse facilities for convenience. Campers frequently note the excellent location for exploring Gettysburg National Historical Site on horseback, as the battlefield is accessible directly from the campground property. The National Riding Stables located on the grounds offers guided horseback tours of the battlefield using rescue horses.
Trail access from Artillery Ridge connects riders directly to Gettysburg's historical landscape, with the Stangler Farm trail accessible from the campground. Horseback riders can explore the Civil War battlefields and surrounding terrain without trailering their animals to a separate location. The campground's strategic position allows equestrians to ride across the street and immediately be in the national park. The horse-friendly environment includes proper facilities for managing waste and caring for animals during overnight stays. Most campsites are gravel and relatively level, accommodating both the camping setup and horse trailers. For riders without their own horses, the on-site stable offers daily guided trail rides through the battlefield, providing historical context while on horseback. Camping with horses at this location offers a unique perspective on the historical significance of horses in the Civil War battle.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Stewartstown, PA is Artillery Ridge Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 29 reviews.
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