Camping facilities near Cornwall, Pennsylvania operate in a moderately humid continental climate with average summer temperatures reaching 85°F and winter lows near 20°F. The region sits at approximately 500 feet above sea level with rolling terrain that creates uneven campsite conditions at most locations. Most Cornwall-area RV parks maintain seasonal schedules from April through October due to harsh winter conditions.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm offers a stocked pond for catch-and-release fishing. "Great place to go fishing!" notes Anna H., while another camper mentions they enjoyed "fishing, and campfires. The weather is perfect right now highs reaching low 80s, so the evenings are super lovely!"
Mini golf courses: Multiple RV campgrounds in the Cornwall area feature mini golf facilities with varying maintenance levels. At Pinch Pond Family Campground, "free mini golf. You can borrow golf clubs but you do have to buy balls," reports one reviewer. Another notes that Spring Gulch's course "could use some upkeep as there was trash strewn throughout the course."
Agricultural experiences: Several campgrounds incorporate farm elements. At Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm, visitors can participate in animal feeding. "We enjoyed mini-golf, feeding the animals, 'hiking' through the cornfield, fishing, and campfires," reports Kasey M. Another camper adds, "The sounds of the farm animals all around was fun and amusing for us."
What campers like
Heated amenities: Lake-In-Wood Campground features "a big lawn in the middle which rolls down to the lake" and "great pools and classes (water aerobics was fun for everyone)," according to reviewers. At Spring Gulch Resort Campground, "heated spa/pool in upper area are a bonus," notes Beth B.
Weekend activities: Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country organizes regular events. "The campground had numerous activities set up all throughout the day and there was something for everyone," writes one camper, while another mentions "crafts & arts, family bingo, kids playgrounds, fire pit, designated picnic & BBQ areas, cornhole, basketball court."
Cultural proximity: Several campgrounds provide access to Amish communities. "Not much for amenities, but I loved the surrounding dutch/Amish towns! It was pretty cool to seemingly step back in time," writes Jill R. about PA Dutch Country. Another reviewer suggests exploring "Lancaster County where you can find a number of horse & buggies to take a trip in."
What you should know
Shooting range noise: Multiple campgrounds report noise from nearby shooting facilities. At Pinch Pond Family Campground, "there is a shooting range right next door. It is pretty consistent from lunch to dinner," warns Tara N. Another camper notes that Spring Gulch has a "nearby Gun Range can be annoying and tough on pets."
Terrain challenges: Cornwall area RV parks commonly feature sloped sites. At PA Dutch Country, "we were in E row and every camper there had front end 4 foot off the ground. Many other sites were the same," reports Justin B. Another mentions that "the campground is pretty hilly and they don't seem to want to level out the sites."
Wi-Fi costs: Unlike many regions, Cornwall area campgrounds typically charge for internet access. "WiFi is available at a cost," mentions one Thousand Trails Circle M reviewer, while another notes that at Robin Hill Campground, "if you want internet, you must buy it online, it is not provided."
Tips for camping with families
Animal interactions: Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm offers supervised animal feeding sessions. "They LOVED the animals and we fed them at the allotted time every morning and went to visit at other times," shares Melissa, adding that her family enjoyed "mini-golf, feeding the animals, 'hiking' through the cornfield, fishing, and campfires."
Pool variety: Several campgrounds feature multiple swimming areas. Spring Gulch has "an indoor and outdoor pool. Nice playground. We were down by the river and had a lot of room on our site," writes Leanne B. Lake-In-Wood Campground has "indoor-outdoor pool and Gnome" which creates "enduring memories."
Extended stays: Consider mid-week visits for quieter experiences. "Gets packed on weekends. Lots of families enjoying their time together, campfires, kids playing," reports Kathy L. about Pinch Pond. Many campgrounds offer better site selection Sunday through Thursday.
Tips from RVers
Parking approach: Cornwall-area RV campgrounds frequently have limited navigation space. At PA Dutch Country, "trying to find a staff member to rent mini golf was almost impossible," while others mention tight turning radiuses on interior roads. One camper advised "we had to come in on an angle to make the slope less drastic."
Site selection strategy: Thousand Trails Circle M operates on a first-come system. "We first had a 2 point site near the river, but when it rains the sites get flooded with runoff from the campground," reports Kasey M. The reviewer recommends requesting sites on higher ground, mentioning they "moved to a full hookup on the Delaware section. Open, accommodating for our rig."
Utility connections: Some parks use non-standard sewage systems. Robin Hill Campground has "a big 'tank' that was used for sewer hookup instead of group connection as did all the sites around us," notes Linda F. Several campgrounds feature water pressure variations. At PA Dutch Country, "Water was rusty in our row came out brown at first then was tan after running through our filter for the entire stay."
