Cabin camping options near Millersville, Pennsylvania offer outdoor enjoyment across 8 months of the year, with most facilities closing from December through February. Overnight accommodations range from rustic tent sites priced at $35-45 per night to cabin rentals with various amenities. Sites within 20 miles of Millersville provide convenient access to both Susquehanna River recreation and Amish country attractions.
What to do
Creek exploration: Pequea Creek Campground offers family-friendly water activities. "We enjoyed the birds singing in the mornings and welcomed grandkids' visit for splashing and floating in Pequea Creek," reports J W. The site features different access points to the water, with site 24 noted for having "steps down the 'levee' affording easier access to the creek."
Disc golf and wildlife watching: Muddy Run Rec Park maintains a "very well laid out and up kept disc golf course" according to Alanna M. The park spans 144 acres with numerous wildlife viewing opportunities. "My favorite evening activities (besides enjoying a campfire) are dusk deer-watching! There are hundreds of deer in this protected park," shares Jenn D.
Kayaking and tubing: River recreation ranks high for visitors to the area. "The boat launch is in great shape and with the close islands makes it great to put the kayaks in this huge gorgeous river! Then throw in Otter Creek... it's a great adventure paddling up the creek," explains Sean M. about Otter Creek Campground.
What campers like
Indoor and outdoor pool options: Circle M RV and Camping Resort provides swimming options regardless of weather. "Nice indoor and outdoor pools!" notes Joe B. This extends the swimming season beyond summer months, with another visitor mentioning "They have an indoor pool and spa (spa closed due to Covid)."
Spacious, level sites: Country Acres Campground receives consistent praise for site quality. "Our site(# 837) was a good size for our motor home+ toad. It was level and covered in gravel, like all sites and roadways within the campground," describes Matt S., who also appreciated the "nicely kept grassy area between sites."
Amish country immersion: The opportunity to observe working Amish farms stands out for many visitors. "We stayed at one of the primitive tent sites with no hookups adjacent to the farm field. Watching a horse drawn equipment cutting grass while we cooked dinner was a joy," shares Edison L. about their experience at Mill Bridge Village & Camp Resort.
What you should know
Water connection planning: Prepare for varied utility layouts at some campgrounds. "Bring 50 ft of hose for water hook up and an extension cord with a converter. The water hook ups are randomly placed, ours was 2 sites away," advises Chris G. about Muddy Run Rec Park.
Limited WiFi access: Internet connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. "WiFi is available at a cost," notes Kasey M. about Circle M RV. Another camper mentions, "WiFi at our site was a bit weak" at Beacon Hill Camping, while others report "Internet was ok and they ask folks to not stream."
Seasonal limitations: Most facilities operate from early spring through late fall. "This campground was great for a weekend trip," says Nate & Erika L., highlighting the short-term nature of many visits to the region. Some locations like Old Mill Stream Campground operate year-round, but with reduced services during winter.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities for various ages: Multiple locations offer water recreation. "The pool is new and has a sloped entrance so my two year old could play by himself and loved it," shares Megan T. about Country Acres Campground, which received praise for its family-friendly amenities.
Halloween camping events: Several campgrounds run special fall activities. "We had Halloween ever at every weekend of October and we spent Halloween weekend here. The kids loved it!!" reports Kasey M. Another visitor notes, "I have taken my kids to the Quarryville location on multiple occasion for their Halloween events. Absolutely amazing!"
Playground access: Most family-oriented campgrounds maintain play areas. "There are two playgrounds located within close proximity to most camping sites," explains Alanna M., though noting they "have been pretty worn down over the years and could use some TLC but still heavily occupied by children each weekend."
Tips from RVers
Site selection advice: Choose carefully for larger rigs. "We lucked out with a lot that was slightly more secluded on the end of a road, but paid for it with a very sloped lot that made sitting at the picnic table or camp chairs a bit of a struggle," cautions Nate & Erika L.
Quiet options for adults: Beacon Hill Camping offers an adults-only environment. "Quiet and surrounded by Amish farm lands and shopping locations nearby. It's not a big campground but it's friendly, clean, and well maintained," describes Alex & Mary O. The campground provides a peaceful alternative for those without children.
RV site leveling: Many campgrounds feature prepared pads. "We got pretty lucky and were assigned one of the concrete pads that was pretty level," notes Nick E. about Circle M. Others mention the campground is "hilly which means that a fair number of sites are not level," requiring leveling blocks or careful site selection.
