Cabin accommodations in Pennsylvania Dutch Country offer reliable shelter while exploring the region around Georgetown, Pennsylvania. The area sits at the intersection of rural Lancaster County farmland and forested state parkland, where elevation ranges from 300-800 feet across gently rolling hills. Summer temperatures typically reach 85°F during the day, dropping to comfortable 60s at night, making cabin camping a practical option from April through October.
What to Do
Fishing opportunities: French Creek State Park Campground provides year-round access to two lakes stocked with numerous fish species. "There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish. Ice fishing is also allowed at both lakes and the ice thickness is monitored," notes a visitor who appreciated the outdoor activities.
Family water activities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Quarryville offers extensive water recreation beyond just swimming. "The water park is super fun for adults and kids. The entire campground is clean and very well maintained," explains Ashley S., while another guest mentions, "We stayed in C1 during the hottest week in the summer. The site was covered and it was cool around 4:30pm when the sun went behind the trees."
Amish cultural experiences: Lancaster-New Holland KOA provides direct access to authentic Amish farming activity. "Best kept secret in the area. Peaceful, beautiful valley views of Amish country," reports one camper, while another mentions, "we had daily views of fields, farmers plowing with horses or the buggys going by."
What Campers Like
Private, wooded sites: French Creek State Park Campground offers secluded campsites with natural barriers. "There is a lot of shade and the campground is laid out well. There are three separate loops to camp at, Loop C is the only loop that allows pets," explains one visitor. Another camper notes, "As long as you don't stay right across from the bath houses you will find ample shade at your site."
Family entertainment: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park focuses heavily on structured activities. "Fun fun and more fun loads of activities for the kids! Breakfast with Yogi!" mentions Terri S., while another visitor adds, "Super clean, beautiful campground. So many activities to entertain kids, we couldn't fit it all in!"
Proximity to attractions: Mill Bridge Village & Camp Resort provides easy access to regional highlights. "Right in the heart of all the shopping and antiques," explains a visitor, while another adds, "We enjoy each stay here. This site backs up to the stream."
What You Should Know
Site preparation: Some campgrounds require extra equipment for tent setup. At French Creek, "it was kind of hard to find a level and rock-free spot large enough for our tent, but we managed!" one camper noted, while another mentioned, "The sites in the center are like a parking lot. Small, no shade and wide open."
Seasonal variations: Beacon Hill Camping operates with specific seasonal limitations. "We stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great! The honor system of payment at the office makes it really easy to come in late and leave early," explains one winter visitor.
Target demographics: Several area campgrounds cater to specific groups. Beacon Hill is "a small adults only campground. Quiet and surrounded by Amish farm lands and shopping locations nearby," according to Alex & Mary O.
Tips for Camping with Families
Water features for kids: Multiple campgrounds offer water-based recreation for children. At Tucquan Park Family Campground, "Kids enjoyed the park, they offer a small paddle boat to take any time you want on their little lake on site," notes one family, while another mentioned, "This campground features an amazing playground, a pond, a beautiful pool, a rec room, a wonderful hiking trail, and a basket ball court."
Age-appropriate activities: Consider the age of children when selecting a campground. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, one visitor noted, "We returned this year with my 12 and 14 year olds and a 12 year old friend. The kids were bored... They really need to add something new to make it more teen-friendly."
Playground considerations: Check playground quality before booking. At Tucquan Park Family Campground, visitors mention, "The people who run it are super helpful and the store is well stocked with anything you need. They have plenty of events and the pool is nice and clean to cool off on those hot camping days."
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategies: When selecting an RV site, research lot configurations. At Country Acres Campground, "Our site was perfectly level and had a large gravel patio area and a large shade tree behind us. The site was plenty long for our 45' RV and tow car."
Hookup variations: Country Acres Campground provides modern electrical connections for RVs. "We had site 302 which was at the far end of the campground away from the amusement park. During our stay, the amusement park was closed so the park was not very crowded and there was no noise associated with the park," mentioned one RVer.
Seasonal considerations: Many Lancaster area cabins and RV sites operate on limited schedules. At Lancaster-New Holland KOA, a camper notes, "First time here and sites are nice and level. Not too close to each other. Has a great view of the valley and Amish farms."
