Camping near Brogue, Pennsylvania offers easy access to both natural settings and Amish Country attractions. Nestled in York County at an elevation of 620 feet, the area experiences moderate seasonal changes with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Most campgrounds in this region operate seasonally from April through October, though some extend into November depending on weather conditions.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm provides a serene fishing experience for all ages. As one camper noted, "We enjoyed mini-golf, feeding the animals, 'hiking' through the cornfield, fishing, and campfires. The weather is perfect right now highs reaching low 80s, so the evenings are super lovely!"
Historic exploration: Take a day trip to Gettysburg National Military Park, just 10 minutes from Round Top Campground. "The best thing about this Thousand Trails campground is it's proximity to Gettysburg and all attractions!" a visitor shared. Most battlefields and historic sites charge entrance fees of $15-25 per person.
Amish experiences: Experience authentic Pennsylvania Dutch culture within 30 minutes of many area campgrounds. As one camper at Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country explained, "I loved the surrounding dutch/Amish towns! It was pretty cool to seemingly step back in time."
What campers like
Family activities: Thousand Trails Circle M offers extensive programming for families. A visitor shared, "Lots of events to keep the kids busy. We happened to be there on the weekend a magician came, my kids loved it. They have an indoor and outdoor pool. Nice playground."
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high standards for bathrooms and common areas. At Pinch Pond Family Campground, a reviewer noted, "Staff was nice but not enough staffing to keep amenities like pool open after 5 during the week. Upper showers were much better, no bugs and water was hotter."
Farm animal interactions: Several RV parks around Brogue offer unique agricultural experiences. One camper at Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm mentioned, "Got a kick out of the children playing with the kids (baby goats) pigs, goats, chickens, horses and even lamas. Plenty to see and learn. Perfect campground for the family."
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Most RV parks near Brogue close from late October through March. At Sun Valley Campground, visitors reported, "Weekend stay here and instead of leaving on Sunday, we booked another day. Great swimming pool, immaculately clean bathrooms and showers. Well wooded campground with friendly staff and guests."
Noise factors: Many campgrounds experience noise from nearby highways or shooting ranges. A visitor to Pinch Pond noted, "The only negative is that there is a shooting range right next door. It is pretty consistent from lunch to dinner. If you're out and about, it won't be an issue."
Site conditions: Unlevel sites are common across many campgrounds. At Lake-In-Wood Campground, a camper observed, "The roads were very tight and you really had to watch how you drove through because of the trees. Our site was a drive-through but slanted. There wasn't much room on our site to do anything else."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Schedule visits around themed weekends for maximum entertainment. One family at Drummer Boy Camping Resort shared, "We camped here in May for Memorial Day weekend... It was pretty full and everyone seemed to have a golf cart. A yard sale, vendor sale, golf cart parade, as well as other activities going on."
Pool facilities: Many rv parks Brogue, Pennsylvania feature both indoor and outdoor swimming areas. According to a review, "The campground offers free mini golf, a pool and a splash pad pool area. The store didn't have much for the size of the campground and store itself."
Playground options: Research playground availability before booking, as quality varies. One parent noted, "In my opinion as a mom of small kids maybe the worst part was that there was only 1 playground, it was all the way at the front of the campground (we had to drive to it) and it was very junky and run down."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Request sites away from main roads for less dust and noise. A seasoned RVer at Spring Gulch Resort Campground advised, "Staff was nice but not enough staffing to keep amenities like pool open after 5 during the week. Lots were a bit uneven, but pull through which was nice."
Dump station timing: Plan sewer usage carefully as dump stations get congested during checkout times. One reviewer mentioned, "Only two dump stations for a pretty large park. We would camp here again but not over a holiday."
Leveling equipment: Pack extra leveling blocks as many campsites around Brogue have uneven terrain. A camper noted, "The campground loses a star because the sites are pretty uneven. Not just the one we're on but others as well. The campground is pretty hilly and they don't seem to want to level out the sites. We had to go out and get more blocks."
