3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Little Buffalo State Park Campground houses full glamping accommodations in a serene natural setting approximately 25 miles from Duncannon. The park offers comfortable cabin-style glamping options with modern amenities including electricity and water hookups, while Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground provides yurt accommodations for a more distinctive overnight experience. "We camped in one of the cabins overnight on a recent road trip. Cabins are nice and spacious, bath facilities are some of the best I've seen," noted one visitor. Paradise Stream Family Campground and Hersheypark Camping Resort both feature upscale glamping units with resort-style amenities including comfortable beds, climate control, and private outdoor spaces, giving guests the comfort of a hotel with the immersion of nature.
The extensive network of hiking trails at Little Buffalo State Park provides glamping guests with immediate access to outdoor recreation, with multiple trails surrounding a centerpiece lake ideal for fishing and boating. According to a camper, "The lake is awesome to relax on, fishing, boating, swimming in the pool, tons of hiking trails, lots of history, never fails to be a great time!" Mountain Creek Camp Ground stands out with both cabin glamping and yurt accommodations paired with modern shower facilities and full hookups. Glamping domes and pods are becoming increasingly available in the region, with properties offering these distinctive accommodations typically open from April through October. Most glamping resorts in the area provide picnic tables, fire rings, and easy access to both natural attractions and nearby Hershey attractions, making them ideal for families seeking comfort without sacrificing outdoor experiences.
"We arrived late moring on Saturday. Reserved site 16 and it was plenty big enough for my 34ft trailer, but not enough to fit my truck."
"Camping trails, grills to cook on but bring ur own charcoal, giant lake to fish and boat on, hiking for all experience levels, great fishing, lots of space, wildlife is everywhere and there is even an"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 - $151 / night
"The lake is large and gorgeous. There are a lot of lake side campsites which are amazing. The hosts are all very friendly."
"We stayed in July on site 235. When we arrived, our first thought was “Wow, these sites are narrow!” Fortunately, backing in was fairly easy. Some sites would’ve been more difficult."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $90 / night
"This campground has a little something for everyone, from full hook up sites neatly stacked next to each other, to quiet patches of grass next to the river."
"The area up on the hill in the back is next to the CSX train track that runs 24/7. Lazy River Rest does flood when it rains and our relatives had to relocate their first night until it dried out."
"Uunder new ownership & management many upgrades , including updated bathhouse and new friendly staff"
"Great river front location! Could be a bit muddy depending on the river. The train does run right near all night long, but I find it soothing. Bath houses are a bit rough, hence the 4 stars."
"Clean and well kept campground located 12 mile below Lewistown, Pa. As clean a campground as you will find. Staff is super friendly."
"we stayed at buttonwood for the first time the end of August. probably the friendliest campground I’ve stayed out. when you arrive you are met by a staff member on a golf cart that takes you to your campsite"
from $30 - $78 / night
"They have upgraded the tent sites since last year, no more primitive sites, all the tent sites are now mulch pad with water and electric."
"Nice chairs, fire pit, and picnic table. The bath house was extremely clean and very nice. The pool was nice, but being that it was the end of June, the water was freezing! I couldn't get in!"
from $45 - $279 / night
"This central Pa campground is located a short drive to many attractions. Amish Country, Hershey, Gettysburg, and winerys are within 40 min drive. There are many things to do at the campground, also."
"The fire pits are even top notch. There are many activities including boating on the lake, fishing, pedal carts, shuffle board, mini golf and swimming."
"Tucked in the woods but near activities. The store is well stocked and also has a variety of sweet treats!"
from $35 - $150 / night
"The park is in the suburbs so it’s close to lots of things. They do lock the park at dusk though. They have portapotties, fire pits, and picnic tables."
from $10 - $25 / night
GuideGreat campsite. Fire pit, picnic table, swimming pool ( not open), miniature golf course, laundromat, bathrooms, showers, dump station, gathering areas for groups, playground, and even a horse area and stalls for horses. Dog friendly. Staff was very helpful and curious.
GuideWe booked two nights mid October not realizing that it's duck hunting season and that hunting is allowed RIGHT by the campground - with kids everywhere. We were jolted out of sleep at 5 am by gun fire right near our site. It kept up for the next hour. In addition, the bathrooms, although clean are in poor condition. Peeling paint everywhere with bare concrete in the showers. For such a pretty site, we had a miserable stay. We left after one night.
GuideWhere we were camping had blown up their dump station. Artillery Ridge helped us out. $10. to dump. If we come to camp in Gettysburg, it will be hear.
GuideYou just can't beat a pennsylvania park. This one is not an exception. Nice clean restroom, plenty of room. Now, what cost a star. Yes, it rained like hell. When we broke camp and go dump. The dump station was overflowing with sewer. Go to the guard shack to tell them, and find another site. None there. Can I go to an unused full hookup to dump? No! I would have to pay for the site. Two hours later, we found a place to dump for $10.
ScoutThe advertisements for Olde Mill Campground were disingenuous. The campsite was 20 yards from a roller coaster. The NOISE of the roller coaster and children on it screaming was as relentless and unnerving as any train we have ever slept near. There was no quiet until almost midnight. The “pull-through” site left my truck almost in the road and our 25’ Airstream slightly over the road on the backside. The site was not level. The sites were close enough to hear a neighbor’s snoring.
TravelerThere was no hot water in the showers. There are no dog poo stations. There is a dumpster marked “STAFF ONLY”. It’s nice they have a place to stuff the staff!
ScoutThis campground is nothing as stated in the reviews. And now I know why. The one review on here besides mine is from the owner. The bathrooms are not clean. I was told for Labor Day weekend I could stay for two nights had reserved and all. They then abruptly cancelled my reservation and took three days to respond and say I could have a different cabin and tent sight but would need to stay three nights because of the holiday. They also charged a cleaning for a service pet which is not legal. We then showed up and were the only people staying that weren’t seasonal site people and very not welcomed. The first comment made was here come the weekend warriors. We look at the cabin which was ironically filthy and covered in mouse poop yet we got charged a cleaning fee. The grass was not mowed the porter potty’s so gross bugs are crawling in the bottom. The camp store was closed during the car show they had and when we asked when it will be open they stated it will not. It was 1 pm on a Saturday. The reservation process was unorganized. The playground was not mowed or weed whacked and a slide is ratchet strapped together. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
TravelerOMG! Next to busy interstate, railroad tracks and shooting range. Way to much for me!
ScoutHorrible stay brown water Dep had them on boil water went down hill the past 4 yrs
Central Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River Valley surrounds Duncannon with rolling mountains and forested terrain at elevations of 300-1,200 feet. The region features a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons, making spring and fall the prime camping periods. Several state parks and private campgrounds within 30 miles of Duncannon offer yurt accommodations, with most sites situated near creeks or lakes for water activities.
Hiking trails near camp: Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground offers direct access to an 8.5-mile Lakeside Trail around the park's lake. One camper notes, "I took an early morning hike on the Lakeside Trail that goes around the lake and it was really awesome to see the lake from all different angles."
Creek activities: Mountain Creek Camp Ground provides easy access to water-based fun. "The kids had a blast, tubing in the creek, swimming pool and an excellent camp store," mentions a visitor. The creek is shallow enough for children to hunt for aquatic creatures.
Fishing opportunities: At Little Buffalo State Park Campground, anglers find productive fishing spots along the shoreline. "Its an amazing little quite camping ground. Super clean. Lots of easy hiking trails and tons of fishing," reports a camper.
Clean facilities: Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA maintains spotless bathroom facilities. A visitor mentioned, "Spotless bathrooms. Nice pool and playgrounds. Not a lot of traffic. Quiet. Friendly."
Family activities: Paradise Stream Family Campground offers numerous recreational options. "We had an awesome long weekend here. This campground doesn't cut corners and the attention to details makes all the difference," shares one camper. "My kids enjoyed the beautiful Mini golf course, splashing in the creek, the pool and the pedal carts."
Evening quiet: Many campgrounds enforce evening quiet hours. As one Buttonwood Campground visitor observed, "For being a large campground with a lot of kids, it was pretty quiet during the evening hours."
Campsite spacing: Site configurations vary widely between campgrounds. At Buttonwood Campground, a camper noted, "The campground is divided in to two sections with the upper lot, which is near all the activities and pool; and the lower area, which is near the Juniata River."
Seasonal operations: Most yurt camping near Duncannon operates between April and October. During peak summer periods, facilities can fill quickly, especially on weekends.
Bathroom access: Consider proximity to facilities when booking. At Mountain Creek Camp Ground, a visitor cautioned, "Bathrooms and activities can be a hike. Some areas flood when it rains hard."
Yurt options: Gifford Pinchot State Park offers yurt accommodations that bridge the gap between tents and cabins. One family reported, "We have camped here several times and love the waterfront sites and the yurts."
Activity planning: Many campgrounds host scheduled weekend programs. A Mountain Creek Camp Ground visitor shared, "Family friendly campground, lots of weekend activities, great pool, well stocked campstore, playground."
Water safety: When camping with children near water features, bring appropriate flotation devices. One Buttonwood camper mentioned, "There is a pool, bounce pillow, mini golf, and tubing down the river. You can purchase a wrist band that gets you unlimited access for $20."
Site selection: Research campground layouts before booking RV sites. An Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA visitor observed, "Large and easy to enter/exit sites. Wifi was pretty good. (It helped that the antenna was right beside our site!)"
Seasonal site options: Some campgrounds offer long-term setups for returning visitors. At Deer Run Campgrounds, a reviewer noted, "Nice for a smaller campground. Only downfall is we have smaller children and we could not bike from the campground to the pool, it was too far and the hill to get back was too big for them to ride up."
Weather considerations: Many campgrounds in the Duncannon area have varied terrain that can impact camping during rainy periods. "We had site 114. It has water access and is right next to a small man made beach and playground," shared a Gifford Pinchot visitor, highlighting the importance of choosing appropriate sites for your camping style.
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