RV camping options near Fannettsburg, Pennsylvania center around the forested ridges of south-central Pennsylvania where elevations range from 700 to 1,200 feet. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 80-85°F and winter lows often reaching 20°F. Camping areas connect to the Appalachian Mountains with several campgrounds positioned within 30-45 minutes of Fannettsburg.
What to do
Visit farm animals daily: At Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm, campers can participate in scheduled animal feeding times every morning. "We came amidst COVID-19, so the many activities and events this location usually holds are down, BUT there is still fun to be had here! We've enjoyed mini-golf, feeding the animals, 'hiking' through the cornfield, fishing, and campfires," notes one visitor.
Explore Raystown Lake: The lake offers multiple fishing access points approximately 15-20 minutes from Timber Run Campground. "Raystown Lake has multiple access areas that are probably 15-20 minutes away - we fished at Tautman Run and Aitch - both were accessible and had lots of bluegill to steal our worms," shares a recent camper.
Visit Gettysburg National Military Park: Located about 10 minutes from Round Top Campground, the battlefield provides historical tours. "We were there to relax but also to explore the town and battlefields. Again the drive into town was short and had enough road side visuals to keep you from dwelling on the drive. There was also zero traffic (it was late October)," reports a visitor who listed activities including "Battlefield audio tour" and "Nighttime walking ghost tour."
What campers like
Clean, accessible pools: Swimmers appreciate the well-maintained pools at multiple campgrounds near Fannettsburg. "The good parts of the trip were definitely the pool. It was clean and roomy. We enjoyed hours hanging out there," mentions a visitor at Round Top Campground. Another guest at Drummer Boy Camping Resort noted, "The pool with the slide was very clean."
Themed weekend activities: Special events create memorable experiences at rv sites near Fannettsburg, Pennsylvania. "We stayed during Bigfoot weekend. It was super fun as our family likes bigfoot fun. We started out Friday night getting the offered $12 bbq plate that included pork burnt ends, beans and potato salad that were 'oh it's so good'," describes a Timber Run Campground visitor who also enjoyed "rock painting and then bingo and ended the night with a DJ dance party."
Rural environment: The natural setting draws campers seeking quiet surroundings. "Our site was clean and wooded. We had friendly couples from out of state on either side of us," writes a Round Top visitor. At River's Edge RV Park, a camper appreciated "direct access to the river for afternoon floats on tubes or kayaks and they're building a large dock for fishing. Beautiful sunsets on the river!"
What you should know
Site layout challenges: Many campgrounds in the Fannettsburg area have tight spacing or unusual configurations. At Western Village RV Park, a camper noted, "The sites are so small that my truck was either parked over the firering or blocking our door." At Round Top Campground, "Sites are small and tight and some are at strange angles."
Service limitations: Cellular coverage can be inconsistent at campgrounds throughout the region. One camper at Drummer Boy Camping Resort shared, "There is Wi-Fi throughout the campground but you have to pay for it so we opted just to use our mobile data and Hotspot on our Verizon phone (which worked well and was 5G)."
Varying bathroom conditions: Facilities differ significantly between properties. A visitor to Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA reported, "They a friendly, willing to help anyway they can, and keep the place spotless. It looks like they have recently remodeled the bathrooms/showers (3 of the 4 look brand new)." Conversely, at Round Top, one camper mentioned, "The bathroom near the pool left a little something to be desired. It wasn't filthy but also wasn't sparking clean."
Tips for camping with families
Choose campgrounds with dedicated kid activities: Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons offers family-oriented amenities. "This was a nice campground! The staff were super friendly and the whole campground was tidy and clean," reports a visitor. Gettysburg Farm earned praise as "Awesome park for kids" with one long-term traveler noting, "Great park and probably still one of our kids favorites after being on the road for over a year."
Look for playgrounds and recreation facilities: Multiple options exist for keeping children entertained. At Drummer Boy, a visitor noted, "The campground offers free mini golf, a pool and a splash pad pool area." However, some properties have limited facilities, as one Round Top camper cautioned, "There is also small playground. On a different part of the property there were some swings that left much to be desired."
Consider proximity to attractions: Campgrounds vary in distance to popular destinations. One Gettysburg Farm camper appreciated that "It was pretty close to Gettysburg so there is alot to do, nice playground and open fields." Conversely, some sites require more driving, as noted at Drummer Boy: "the park is so large (over 95 acres) that if you are camping with friends make sure you get sites nearby them or else you will need to drive to their site."
Tips from RVers
Check site dimensions carefully: RV sites near Fannettsburg, Pennsylvania often have size limitations. A reviewer at Western Village RV Park warned, "The access roads are so tight/narrow, that there is multiple areas of damaged trees and corners of structures." Similarly at Drummer Boy, "Trees lined the sides of our site which was nice for privacy and shade but the site was really narrow."
Verify hookup locations: Utility connections are sometimes positioned awkwardly. One Western Village camper noted, "We share 1 water source with 2 other campers. In order to hook anything up, you had to be in your neighbor's space." At Drummer Boy, "the biggest complaint about our site was that the sewer hookup was inconveniently placed about six inches above the ground which meant that it would not drain properly."
Consider electrical capacity needs: Electrical systems vary between properties. A Western Village visitor reported, "The fuse at power source blew every time the air turned on." For larger RVs, some campgrounds offer appropriate service, with Round Top providing "FHU and 30/50 amp" according to one reviewer.
