Best Camping near Arendtsville, PA

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Best Camping Sites Near Arendtsville, PA (118)

    Camper-submitted photo from Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    1. Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    55 Reviews
    149 Photos
    260 Saves
    Wellsville, Pennsylvania
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $130 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Caledonia State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Caledonia State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Caledonia State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Caledonia State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Caledonia State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Caledonia State Park Campground

    2. Caledonia State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    38 Photos
    181 Saves
    Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

    The 1,125-acre Caledonia State Park is in Adams and Franklin counties, midway between Chambersburg and Gettysburg along the Lincoln Highway, US 30.

    The park is nestled within South Mountain, the northern terminus of the well-known Blue Ridge Mountain of Maryland and Virginia. Within South Mountain there are four state parks and 84,000 acres of state forest land waiting to be explored and enjoyed. The soils on either side of South Mountain are ideal for fruit production, proven by the abundance of orchards in the surrounding area.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA

    3. Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA

    26 Reviews
    87 Photos
    104 Saves
    Fairfield, Pennsylvania

    If you are looking for a fun way to spend time with your family and friends outdoors, you will love everything the Gettysburg/Battlefield KOA has to offer. When you choose to go camping in Gettysburg, you get to enjoy a tranquil nature retreat while learning about one of the most important historical events of the nation's Civil War era. Gettysburg/Battlefield KOA is a campground near downtown Gettysburg that is built for campers of all types and experience levels. Situated just five miles from downtown Gettysburg, Gettysburg/Battlefield KOA gives you access to all the local attractions while ensuring you have a peaceful camping experience.

    You can secure a site for rugged tent camping, luxurious RV glamping or even cabin camping, depending on your party's preferences. Regardless of what type of camping experience you choose, you will have access to many modern amenities and conveniences, including essentials such as Wi-Fi and a laundry room. You can even participate in planned activities at our campground or rent bicycles for a unique way to tour the Gettysburg area.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground

    4. Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    49 Photos
    275 Saves
    Peach Glen, Pennsylvania

    Flush toilets, warm showers, some electric hook-ups

    This activity or structure is ADA accessible.

    Seventy tent and trailer sites are available from late March to mid-December.

    Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. A sanitary dump station is near the campground entrance.

    A seasonal camp store is one quarter-mile from the campground.

    Pets are permitted on designated campsites for a fee.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Codorus State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Codorus State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Codorus State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Codorus State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Codorus State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Codorus State Park Campground

    5. Codorus State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    167 Photos
    249 Saves
    Porters Sideling, Pennsylvania

    The 3,500-acre Codorus State Park is in the rolling hills of southern York County.

    The 1,275-acre Lake Marburg has 26 miles of shoreline and is a rest stop for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. The lake is also popular with sail and motor boaters.

    Anglers love the lake for warmwater fishing and can also fish Codorus Creek for trout.

    Picnicking, swimming in the pool, and camping are popular activities.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $4 - $19 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Gettysburg Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Gettysburg Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Gettysburg Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Gettysburg Campground

    6. Gettysburg Campground

    25 Reviews
    56 Photos
    154 Saves
    Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

    Located just 3 miles West of the center of town, our Gettysburg Campground is bordered by beautiful Marsh Creek, with both shady or sunny RV sites, and a primitive tent area along the creek. We offer 260 sites, accommodating everything from a tent to literally any size RV. Gettysburg Campground is also the only campground in Gettysburg with an on-site RV repair facility. We also have rustic cabins and full-facility cottages

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Michaux State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Michaux State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Michaux State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Michaux State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Michaux State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Michaux State Forest

    7. Michaux State Forest

    21 Reviews
    58 Photos
    299 Saves
    Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

    Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $10 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Artillery Ridge Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Artillery Ridge Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Artillery Ridge Campground

    8. Artillery Ridge Campground

    20 Reviews
    109 Photos
    118 Saves
    Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

    Welcome to Artillery Ridge Campground! Located upon the very grounds of the Union Artillery Reserve, we are conveniently located within walking distance to Gettysburg Battlefield trails, museums, & monuments. We offer a variety of full hook up RV sites and tent camping. No gear, no problem! Relax in one of our themed cabins. We are also the only campground in Gettysburg, PA with overnight accommodations for horses. Known for our long-standing relationships with camping tourists, families and groups, come see why it’s going to be a great time camping with us!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Owens Creek Campground — Catoctin Mountain Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Owens Creek Campground — Catoctin Mountain Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Owens Creek Campground — Catoctin Mountain Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Owens Creek Campground — Catoctin Mountain Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Owens Creek Campground — Catoctin Mountain Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Owens Creek Campground — Catoctin Mountain Park

    9. Owens Creek Campground — Catoctin Mountain Park

    28 Reviews
    89 Photos
    127 Saves
    Sabillasville, Maryland

    Overview

    Owens Creek Campground offers families and individuals enjoyable primitive tent camping. Located just five miles from Thurmont, Maryland, in the rolling hills of Catoctin Mountain Park.

    Recreation

    As a primitive camping area, Owens Creek encourages visitors to use healthy doses of imagination while surrounded by the natural landscape. Nature hikes and campfire circles are popular activities. The Deerfield Nature Trail connects directly to the campground and is a 1.5 mile loop with a connection to the park's western system of trails. Browns Farm Trail is nearby in the Owens Creek Picnic Area and offers budding archeologists with a peek into the history of the area. This trail is also a youth friendly 'Track Trail'. For more information go to: www.kidsinparks.com. Catoctin Mountain Park boasts 25 miles of trails.

    Natural Features

    The campground is surrounded by a rolling landscape, perfect for hikes of any level from easy to extremely strenuous. Owens Creek flows past the campground providing a peaceful setting beside a bubbling brook. Whether blanketed in snow in winter months, brilliant with color in the fall or blooming with wildflowers in the spring, Owens Creek offers beautiful scenery all year.

    Nearby Attractions

    Other National Park Service units in the area are: Antietam National Battlefield www.nps.gov/ancm/index.htm 26 miles, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm 28 miles, Eisenhower National Historic Site www.nps.gov/eise/index.htm 20 miles, Gettysburg National Military Park www.nps.gov/gett/index/htm 20 miles, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm 37 miles, Monocacy National Battlefield www.nps.gov/mono/index.htm 18 miles, Appalachian National Scenic Trail www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm , 8 miles, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail www.nps.gov/pohe/index.htm , 26 miles. Other Attractions: Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo www.cwpzoo.com , Cunningham Falls State Park www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/cunningham.asp , Tourism Council of Frederick County www.fredericktourism.org , Washington County Hagerstown, MD www.marylandmemories.org/home.html .

    Charges & Cancellations

    Important Information on Late Cancellations A cancellation is considered late if it occurs the day before or the day of arrival. Customers will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
    Camper-submitted photo from Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
    Camper-submitted photo from Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
    Camper-submitted photo from Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
    Camper-submitted photo from Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
    Camper-submitted photo from Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    10. Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    41 Reviews
    133 Photos
    305 Saves
    Boonsboro, Maryland

    ​​​​​​Greenbrier State Park will be making improvements to the park entrance and camper registration building during the 2024 season. Effective immediately, the park will not accept new reservations for the Ash and Birch camping loops and the Evergreen youth group camp site, as well as all gazebos, bus reservations, and special events. In addition, the South Parking Lot will be closed to Day Use visitors and the Camper Registration Building will be closed. Campers will register at the Greenbrier Visitor Center. Be advised that the left hand turn lane into and out of the park will be closed from Memorial Day to Labor Day, please utilize Exit 35 if traveling to the park from Interstate 70. The park will not be accessible from westbound Rt. 40, all visitors must enter the park from eastbound Rt. 40. Guests are encouraged to check https://parkreservations.maryland.gov/​ or this page for closure updates. Thank you for your patience as we make these needed improvements.

    Few places on Earth can inspire as much as the diverse landscape found throughout the Appalachian Mountains. Greenbrier State Park is no exception, nestled right on the 42 Acre man-made Greenbrier Lake. Campers that visit will be greeted with white sandy beaches and family-friendly recreation. Camping here is an experience to remember, thanks to the multitude of options available to entertain yourself.

    The lake provides a great location for practically any water activities you can think of. While you’re not allowed to put a motorized boat in, you can use a a small electric motor boat, or even paddle boards. There’s areas to rent Canoes, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and more nearby. In addition, fishing is another extremely popular activity here. If you bring a rod out, you can find Trout, Bass, and Blue Gill. For anyone over 16, a Maryland Angler's License is required, and all Maryland fishing laws apply. There is also a 500 acre hunting area, where general hunting is permitted.

    Perhaps most notable is the various hiking trails found throughout the park. More than 11 miles of trails wind through and twist around the local geography, revealing the various quirks and features of the land. On the eastern edge of the park, Bartman Hill can be found, which is also where part of the Appalachian trail passes through. Aside from hiking, there is also an ADA accessible visitor center. What’s more, there’s even a beach wheelchair!

    Throughout the park, there are 165 campsites available for reservation. 40 of these campsites even have electric hookups. Furthermore, there are bathhouses located throughout with hot-water showers. There’s also a dump station for those planning on staying here in a van or RV. Fires are allowed on all campsites but must be kept within the fire rings. According to the state park website, pets are allowed in the Cedar and Dogwood camp loops with a few conditions. For one, Pets are only allowed on trails outside day-use area. Additionally, pets are allowed in day-use area and lake from the day after Labor Day to the Friday before Memorial Day.

    Nightly rates for campsites start at $21.49. If you choose to reserve a campsite with electric, expect to pay $27.49. Lake Front Gazebos (capable of sheltering 32) are available for day-use rent at $100. Other fees and fares may still apply, so check out the Maryland State Park website for more information before booking.

    There are 165 campsites offering conveniently located bathhouses with hot showers. Forty sites have electric hookups.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $23 - $29 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Olive Green Cabin
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Olive Green Cabin

    Lovely cabin stay

    Perfect rustic cabin in the woods. It gives the illusion of being secluded even though the road is just on the other side of some trees. You'll get some car sounds for sure, but mostly quiet after dark.

    The loft really only slept 2 unless you are ok sleeping on the floor. No running water or electricity. You'll need to bring plenty of flashlights and lanterns as well as water. Everything was clean and nice, including the outhouse.

    The porch of the cabin was our main hangout and cooking station as it does get very dark inside. There were still a few nice, late-season pears left under the tree that we very much enjoyed.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hersheypark Camping Resort
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Hersheypark Camping Resort

    Fall to

    Overall great trip. Friendly super helpful staff. Sites are a bit small but to be expected for a theme park event resort. I dropped one star for freight rail 24/7 next to camp

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buchanan State Forest
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Buchanan State Forest

    Interesting and Rustic

    This was my first experience camping with no hookups. The park is very large, with interesting trails to explore. I had not been aware of the abandoned PA turnpike that runs through the park; very interesting and haunting. It’s extremely quiet, with not a whole lot to do, but very peaceful. A terrific place to see the stars. And while it’s not free, it’s only $10/night.

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gettysburg
    Oct. 25, 2024

    Gettysburg

    Great location

    The resort had great amenities for all ages. We stayed in October so there was plenty of activities for kids from crafts, games, dancing, to trick or treating. The resort ensured safety for the kids during trick or treating and closed all vehicle traffic for 2 hours. The location also had golf cars to rent to explore the sites. All employees were easy to talk to, always had a smile and personable.

  • Jackson B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground
    Oct. 16, 2024

    Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    Great Spot for Newer Campers

    Decently spaced out campsites for the most part, good service connection (Verizon), and pretty solid bathrooms make it a great spot for families or newer campers. Wish there were some more hikes/things to do at the state park itself, especially with the lake having toxic algae in it right now.

  • Jason L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gettysburg Campground
    Oct. 15, 2024

    Gettysburg Campground

    Nothing to complain about

    Arrived, quickly showed how to get to our site. We setup without issue and spent 3 nights without anyone bothering us on our tent site. The place was quiet by about 11:10, not sure if it was enforced or happened naturally. The out houses could have been cleaned a bit more regularly as it was a busy long weekend. Overall it was a great experience.

  • Ioan P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Falling Waters Campsite
    Oct. 4, 2024

    Falling Waters Campsite

    Very nice and clean

    This campground is nice, convenient for one 🌙 night, but is very tight and almost no privacy . The staff here are very friendly and nice.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Pinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park

    Roadside Family-Friendly All-Inclusive Campground Near Highway

    While I suppose there’s no shortage of reasons as to why one would stop for a night or a week here at Pinch Pond Family Campground, we just so happened to stop by on our way to Harrisburg / Hershey and found this roadside campground so inconveniently located (more on this later) right next to highway I76. Whether you’re hauling a 5th wheel, driving an RV or looking to pitch a tent, Pinch Pond has you covered, figuratively – as they offer virtually any type of camping, from RV and 5th Wheel to tent / primitive as well as cottage rentals – as there’s no shortage of trees and shrubbery everywhere around the perimeter (although not within) this particular campground.

    Whether or not it’s true that this is the only family fun campground located between Hershey & Lancaster, what I will attest to is that this is one very all-inclusive campground that offers no shortage of outstanding amenities. Even before you arrive to the main office, you will appreciate the gated surroundings that ensure drive-by traffic doesn’t ruin your experience here. Once you park in front of the main office, you’ll spot the community pool right in front and once inside the office, you’ll be immediately greeted by two of the most hospitable desk staff. Here, you’ll check-in, get directions and may return to purchase any of the sundries, treats, ice cream and souvenirs that this place has ... or make your way back to the game room where you’ll find arcade games.

    In addition to offering up laundry, super-clean and well-kept restrooms with showers, there’s also WiFi throughout the campground as well as select ethernet ports (both for a fee, which is a bummer), designated dump stations and dumpsters, soccer field, propane refill tank, kid’s playground and even a barn. Clear in the back of the property, you’ll find a small fishing pond. Scattered throughout the grounds are picnic tables and in-ground fire rings with grills. Should you be driving an RV, the slots are level and feature small stone surface with all of the typical hook-ups (30 / 50 electric amp, water, sewage and Cable TV). Oh, and if you don’t have an RV, 5th Wheeler or even a tent, no worries, as there are also 7 or so cottages that you can rent.

    Downsides? Well, let’s come back to that ‘inconvenient’ proximity to interstate 76. For starters, while it is RIGHT NEXT to the highway, it’s not a simple or EZ path to navigate as you’ll have to basically get off the turnpike and essentially drive around a 5 square mile bit of PA Dutch countryside just to arrive back right next to the highway, but on the other side where Pinch Pond Family Campground is at. Maybe driving completely out of the way to arrive here encourages transient passerbys to stay away, but one thing is for certain – you’re not going to get away from all of that highway traffic noise. Second, you’ll note that while most of Pinch Pond is divided into little neighborhoods, for the most part, the entire campground is completely wide open so there is very little privacy apart from a few select locations (where I make recommendations in the Insider’s Tips section). Next, and I really wished someone had let us know this before we agreed to stay, but there’s a shooting range near the property, so at all hours you will hear target practice going on, especially in the wee early hours. Lastly, while the pricing feels pretty affordable for full hook-up (30 / 50 amp) @$57-$67 / night and 20-amp+ water hook-up@ $54-$64 / night, I thought the pricing for primitive (read: no electric or water hook-ups) @$52-$62/ night to be akin to highway (yes, pun intended because you’re right next to one here!) robbery.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) While it irked me a bit that Pinch Pond likes to ‘pinch pennies’ by offering early arrivals / late departures for $3/ hour, in a crunch, providing that accommodations are available, it’s not the worst option to take advantage of if you need some extra time; (2) If you’ve never visited an Amish community, you should definitely take advantage of this very unique location by exploring Lancaster County where you can find a number of horse & buggies to take a trip in to take in the absolutely gorgeous Pennsylvania Dutch countryside in a very unique way; (3) From a foodie standpoint, take my word for it, there is VERY little around these parts and what you can find nearby are local joints, which we loved BTW, including: Mount Gretna Hideaway, Gus’ Keystone Family Restaurant, Kountry Kitchen Family Restaurant, Forklift & Palate Restaurant as well as Mount Joy Family Restaurant; (4) If you are traveling in these parts with kids, there’s a handful of really great places to check out like the most obvious nearby location being Hershey Park, Chocolate Factory, Gardens & Museum, but there’s also Laserdome located just due south of Pinch Pond Family Campground by about 20 minutes or just due east is a really cool Wolf Sanctuary that is a refuge for these four-legged friends complete with guided tours; (5) IMHO the best campsite locations are actually the ones designated for primitive tents as they are all located in the rear of the property and therefore quieter and more removed from the rest of the somewhat crowded campground – for RVers, I would recommend sites #102–120, again, in the far rear or sites #308– 317 along Angler’s Way; and (6) If you are thinking about staying here during the Renaissance Faire, which apparently is a VERY BIG thing in these parts, you are going to want to book your spot as soon as possible.

    Happy Camping!

  • Andrea N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    Nice campground, needs updating

    The campground had a good feel to it. We had a nice view of the lake. We booked a non electric site for our tent camping. The bath houses need updated though. The only negative I can say is that our site did not have a great spot for the tent except by the parking spot and not down by the fire ring.

  • Rob  O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Owens Creek Campground — Catoctin Mountain Park
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Owens Creek Campground — Catoctin Mountain Park

    So peaceful, free split firewood, close to Gettysburg

    Reservations are made through the National parks service "recreation.gov" website. Arrived for tent camping for 2 nights and found a pleasantly prepared raised bed area to pitch my tent on. My stay was quiet and the bathrooms were clean and well stocked. This is a great base camp for getting out to the Gettysburg National park and battlefield. town is less than 10 miles away that has a grocery store and restaurants. FREE split firewood. So quiet i swear i heard a squirrel burp.

  • Germ E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Evergreen Point Village
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Evergreen Point Village

    Great

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  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Granite Hill Camping Resort
    Sep. 17, 2024

    Granite Hill Camping Resort

    Family Campground

    Nice family campground that offers alot. Its very big, only 1 central bathhouse for very large area. Female restrooms has 6 toilets and 6 showers (push button, luke warm water). COME PREPARED WITH LEVELING BLOCKS!!!! Our site was very slanting!!

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    Camper-submitted photo from Codorus State Park Campground
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Codorus State Park Campground

    Convenient escape!

    I've stayed at Cordorus a number of times as it's not too far away for a weekend getaway.  Last time was in Sept. 2023 when some tropical storm poured rain for three days. I'm booked for next weekend now in Sept. 2024, so I hope it's a dry one.  I pulled up The Dyrt to see if anything has changed, but I see it's still the great place it always is.

    I usually end up in a dry site as I book late and the electric sites are all filled.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Bennett Campground
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Little Bennett Campground

    Great for families

    Fun weekend trip very close to DC. Well kept park with lots of activities for kids - jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal carts, arts and crafts. Nice little game room and some outdoor games at the activity center as well. Full hookup spots in the D loop were pretty nice. The spots in the first half of the loop felt a little close together for my taste, but our spot (D61) was nice as we didn’t have any neighbors on one side. Only complaint is that it’s pricey and has a two night minimum on weekends, but felt worth it with all the activities that were available.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Our favorite close spot from Baltimore area

    We've stayed here at least a half-dozen times with a popup. The smaller B loop is nicer, but no electricity. Pets allowed only on a certain portion of the A loop. The bathrooms are clean, the lake is small but pretty, and the hikes around the lake, and up the mountain on the ridge, are as easy or as challenging as you want. Cell service is pretty much nonexistent so you definitely get unplugged.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Brunswick Family Campground
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Brunswick Family Campground

    Nice campground

    The campground is adjacent to a very large, very busy train yard. It’s not bothered me but you should be aware.

    The campground is also right on the Potomac, easy to get to, reasonably priced, and the sites are spacious. The loops are small, each containing a dozen or fewer spaces. Many sites share a power pole and water faucet, but they are well situated.

    There is a small camp store, but the campground is convenient to ample grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants as well as many local historic attractions.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders
    Sep. 10, 2024

    Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

    Loud with trains and car horns

    Busiest train corridor I’ve ever experienced, with several every hour all night. To add to the noise, there is a one-way tunnel a few feet from the campground. The practice is for cars to stop, blow their horn to announce their presence, then proceed into the tunnel.

    I have a 14’ trailer, and it wouldn’t fit into my site perpendicular to the road. I had to pull past then back in so that I was parallel to the road. Ordinarily no big deal, except that the road isn’t a loop. It’s a single lane straight road in. No place to turn around, no way out except to back all the way out.

  • Wailym C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Codorus State Park Campground
    Sep. 8, 2024

    Codorus State Park Campground

    Enjoyable & comfortable

    Codorus state campground provided a comfortable and quiet stay.  The trailer sites in loop C are spacious enough with plenty of shades and trees. The open field pet friendly sites are also large but provide no shade and it gets hot!  You can feel the difference between these sites and the interior loop sites.  No cross winds, no breeze, just hot!  The trails from

    Campground are ok for a short walk, not much of a lake view but mostly shaded trail.  The pool is conveniently located maybe even walking distance for some.  But be advised, this is a public pool open to everyone and folks start showing up at 7am, separate entrance road and entry fee was around $10 pp. The lake is great!  Lovely areas to relax and explore.  No swimming allowed anywhere but you can find places to sneak a dip 😉 just look past marina near state park public recreation area.  The park staff won’t give you a hard time they just ask that you don’t go further than waist deep. It is a very large lake.  We highly recommend that you rent a pontoon boat to head out and explore!  Very worth it!  All grounds and areas are clean and kept in great condition.

  • Stephen W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hersheypark Camping Resort
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Hersheypark Camping Resort

    Excellent staff clean and level sites

    We stay here once a year. Always a good experience. Our site was very spacious. Close to area attractions. Shuttle bus yo the park and arena.

  • Casey L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Camping Area B -Quiet and Nice

    We stayed in the smaller camping area B, which we enjoyed. Even on Labor Day weekend, it didn’t feel busy because of how few sites are in this section. Our site was level and sizable. The bathroom was clean and there was access to the very pleasant hiking trail going around the lake. We had no cell service with Cricket or Verizon.

  • Craig F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA
    Jul. 31, 2024

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    Nice Amenities but poor sites

    Great location, amazing amenities(huge pool, game room, snack bar, camp store, coffee shop etc.), and friendly employees, but these are where the positives end. I've never stayed at a KOA/campground where the sites were so unlevel, close together, and the whole infrastructure in need of repair. 

    The Historic trench section is nice in the trees, but the roads are crumbling and too small for most RV's. If the person across from your site is already parked, good luck having enough room to back into your site. Our site was so unlevel that I was not able to get the RV leveled the entire weekend. Looking at the surrounding sites most campers were jacked high on blocks or sloping significantly. The section of sites were on a curve/semi-circle, which caused the site beside ours to be even smaller. We had to move our picnic table to give space for this person to back his camper on the site. They were unable to get even close to level so they didn't put out their slide. There is a new section to the campground out in the open whose sites are more level, but they are even closer together than the section we stayed in. 

    In addition to the poor sites, little enforcement was done regarding monitoring the number of people on the sites and the partying going on. A nearby site had 15+ people on Friday night partying and carrying on until 1:30AM until a fight broke out. They had a boombox on the bumper of the camper and blasted music all evening. After hours any vehicle can enter the campground as there is no gate. Cars/trucks pulled up to the party sites, who just drove in to party. I know calls were made to the office as neighboring campers stated to us. On Saturday night, the group wasn't quite as rambunctious, due to a visible presence of staff driving by, but with a campground this size, regular monitoring and shutting down of quiet hour violators should occur pre-actively. Harpers Ferry KOA could be so much more if they would invest in site upgrades and rule monitoring. We will not return.

  • Brandon L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hersheypark Camping Resort
    Jul. 12, 2024

    Hersheypark Camping Resort

    Nice location close to the park

    When we first checked in at the resort, we enjoyed the easy check-in and the location was an easy to get to location. After checking in, we drove all around the campground just to get to our site which is a little out-of-the-way, but it was manageable. Our site was very unlevel, but we made it work. We did like being at the end of the road therefore there was less traffic coming through. we didn’t have a neighbor who had a lot more tents than they were supposed to have on their site and they were slowly encroaching on our site. We loved how our kids were able to walk to the playground and play every day before our outings. The campground had two pools and a child’s pool the pools seemed to be slightly under maintained the last day. It had a weird smell, which I believe the chlorine levels were not correct. However, we still enjoyed our time here and went to the pool almost every day at the end of the day off. It was one of the hottest days of the year. I feel like we still had a great time and enjoyed the camp. The trolley was a great addition to getting to and from the Hershey attractions

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buchanan State Forest
    Jul. 9, 2024

    Buchanan State Forest

    Dyrt is wrong , AGAIN

    just pulled in and 1st spot looks great except it says on the sign THAT YOU NEED A PERMIT , DYRT So F'ing glad I paid for pro to show me the free campsites OH WAIT I JUST PAID $51.50 FOR 3 NIGHTS TO STAY AT THIS "FREE" SITE. Greed Is Killing America. Dyrt should give refunds.

  • Annette K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hersheypark Camping Resort
    Jul. 3, 2024

    Hersheypark Camping Resort

    Very tight spots and dirty!!

    This RV camping spot has been my least liked place we have ever stayed.we stayed in a RV site so I can only speak to that and not cabins. The ONLY good thing this RV park has going is the Hersey park bus that runs all day back and forth. Even though the bus is very loud and drives very close to the sites, so it is a constant disturbance too if your looking for some calm and quietness. This is not the right RV park if you want quite! 

    These RV sites are the tightest I have ever seen. So tight that the people next to you using a picnic table or fire ring are 3-4 feet from your camper. We didn’t even use our fire pit and table because it felt so incredibly close to our neighbor. Inside our camper I could hear every word of the people next to us who were using their fire ring, it was directly outside my bedroom slide. I saw several people including us being asked to move trucks just so you can get into position to hook up and pull out of your spot!

     And the sites are dirty! Littered with cigarette butts, trash, old rusty batteries! This place looks and feels like a dirty trailer park! There were several sites that looked like the campers had been living there a long time, clothes lines strung up from trees, cluttered mess of personal belongings. We will never stay here again after experiencing it. The website does not show the true picture!!



Guide to Arendtsville

Camping near Arendtsville, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the Appalachian Trail, which runs near several campgrounds. Many campers enjoy the scenic views and well-maintained trails. One visitor at Caledonia State Park Campground mentioned, "The Appalachian trail runs right by it. About 20 minute drive to Gettysburg."
  • Fishing and Swimming: Many campgrounds, like Cowans Gap State Park Campground, have lakes for fishing and swimming. A reviewer noted, "We brought our kayaks and had a nice day paddling around the lake."
  • Historical Sites: Visit Gettysburg and its battlefields. The Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA is just a short drive away, making it easy to explore the area. One camper said, "This is a great campground in a great location and we can’t wait to go back!"

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Greenbrier State Park Campground mentioned, "The bath houses & sites are always clean, camp hosts are friendly and park rangers are present and helpful."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A reviewer at Codorus State Park Campground said, "Sites are spacious, and we’ve never had an issue with noise, even when all the sites were full."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Hersheypark Camping Resort are great for families. One parent shared, "We loved how our kids were able to walk to the playground and play every day before our outings."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, such as Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground, have little to no cell service. A camper noted, "If you are planning to use your cellphone at this one, probably not going to happen. It's definitely off grid!"
  • Tight Spots at Some Campgrounds: Some RV sites can be cramped. A visitor at Hersheypark Camping Resort mentioned, "The ONLY good thing this RV park has going is the Hershey park bus that runs all day back and forth."
  • Seasonal Availability: Check the camping season for each campground. For example, Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground is open from the 2nd Friday in April to October 31.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities like playgrounds and pools. A reviewer at Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA said, "They have plenty of activities for the kids from swimming, mini golf, and a scavenger hunt!"
  • Choose Sites Wisely: Some sites are closer to amenities, which can be helpful for families. A camper at Hersheypark Camping Resort noted, "With 2 kids being close to the pool and basketball court was great."
  • Pack for Comfort: Bring items like bug spray and sunscreen, especially if you're camping in wooded areas. A visitor at Cowans Gap State Park Campground mentioned, "Make sure you have a photo of the park map before you get there."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Levels: Some sites may not be level, making it tricky for RVs. A reviewer at Greenbrier State Park Campground said, "Our site was long and narrow but backed up to a field."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have close quarters. A visitor at Hersheypark Camping Resort noted, "The ONLY good thing this RV park has going is the Hershey park bus that runs all day back and forth."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Some campgrounds have limited stores. A camper at Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground mentioned, "The store is really just a small carry out with a few things, so bring everything you are planning to have in with you."

Camping near Arendtsville, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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