Family-owned and family-run, Dogwood Acres Campground sits at the base of the mountains outside Newville, drawing a mix of seasonal residents and weekend visitors each season from early April through late October. Sites are flat and gravel-surfaced, which keeps setup straightforward for rigs up to 60 feet, and full hookups including electric, water, and sewer are available throughout. Trees are plentiful across the property, though their density can make backing into some sites a challenge, particularly for longer trailers.
The campground leans toward a family-oriented crowd. A pool, playground, and small basketball court give kids plenty of ground to cover, and a fenced off-leash dog park is a practical draw for campers traveling with pets. Day visitors can pay a small fee to enter and use the facilities, which makes it workable for meeting up with friends or family who aren't staying overnight. Sites are relatively close together, especially premium sites near the cabins, so noise from neighbors is worth factoring into site selection.
Mary C. noted that staff "went the extra mile to ensure we would be happy," including texting site photos before booking, which speaks to the hands-on management style here. Amenities include showers, a dump station, WiFi, and a pavilion that functions as a central gathering space. Campers who prefer the larger, more spread-out sites typical of state parks like Colonel Denning State Park Campground or Greenbrier State Park Campground may find the site density here a contrast, but for a well-maintained private campground with full hookups and attentive staff, Dogwood Acres is worth a look.
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Map & DirectionsDogwood Acres Campground is located in Pennsylvania near Newville
Directions
Call for directions. Heading I-81 N take EX 37. L Turn at stop sign onto 233 N approx. 9 mi to 944 E on the R. CG is 2.3 mi on L at big green sign. Heading I-81 S take EX 44, turn R onto 465 N. Go 1 mi, turn L onto Rt 641 W, go 5.2 mi, turn Rt onto Bloserville Rd. Go 1.2 mi to Brick Church Rd, turn L go 3 mi to Rt 944, cross Rt 944 into CG. From I-76 W from Phila.: EX 226 (Carlisle) to Rt 81 S. & follow above directions. I-76 E frm Pittsburgh: EX 201 (Blue MT) Turn L onto 997, stay on 997 to Rt 233. Make a R, go 1/2 mi then turn L onto Rt 944. Go approx 2.3 mi to CG on L at big green sign.
Address
4500 Enola Rd
Newville / Carlisle, PA 17241
Coordinates
40.23437416 N
77.3995984 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 34 min from Chambersburg, PA
- 37 min from Harrisburg, PA
- 54 min from Gettysburg, PA
- 56 min from York, PA
