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Codorus State Park Campground's pet-friendly campsites welcome dogs throughout loops A, B, and C, with sites large enough for multiple tents and camping equipment alongside pet gear. Leashed pets must be attended at all times within designated areas of the 3,500-acre park. The campground features modern, clean bathrooms with hot showers and maintains quiet hours beginning at 10pm, important for preventing excessive barking. Sites with pet accommodations include both wooded areas with ample shade and open locations with lake views. The campground's large, flat sites provide plenty of room for dogs to settle near tents without encroaching on neighboring campers. Bathroom facilities remain consistently clean despite heavy pet traffic during peak season. Most sites in the pet-allowed sections include fire rings with cooking grates, picnic tables, and level ground suitable for both tent and RV camping with dogs.
Hiking trails accessible from the campground provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with the Mary Ann Furnace Trail leading directly to the lake's edge through wooded terrain. While swimming isn't permitted in Lake Marburg, dogs enjoy exploring the shoreline on leash. Nearby Gettysburg Battlefield KOA and Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm also accommodate pets with designated walking areas and pet waste stations. Campers note the dog-friendly atmosphere extends throughout recreational areas including the playground and fields adjacent to campsite loop 140. During summer months, the well-maintained pool offers relief from heat, though pets aren't permitted in the pool area. Wildlife is abundant in the surrounding woods, so keeping dogs leashed protects both local animals and pets. The surrounding park provides ample space for morning and evening dog walks with convenient access to hiking paths from most campsites.
"We got a spot for two nights in the pet area. We were shaded by trees, but the spots weren’t very private. Bathroom facilities are nice."
"The open field pet friendly sites are also large but provide no shade and it gets hot! You can feel the difference between these sites and the interior loop sites. "
from $20 - $195 / night
Check Availability"Our dog was welcomed. Will definitely be going back. This was our first trip with our camper ever and everyone was helpful"
"It was a VERY dark walk to get to the bathhouse for showers. And the fire pit had no grill, so we ended up having to use the stoves of some RV camping friends for meals."
"I liked the dish washing sinks outside of the shower houses. The site was nice with the tent pad backing up to the trees."
"Our site was in the pet loop and was set back off the road a good amount which kept a lot of the road noise down. It was very large and Iffered gIId trees fIr strIngIng up tarps and hammocks."
from $20 - $89 / night
Check Availability"We have a motorhome with no additional vehicle and two dogs, and this site couldn’t have been more perfect for us. A dog park, walking distance to most everything we wanted to see."
"Kids loved being able to see them and get close and even pet them! This campground is minutes from town and is practically on the battlefield."
"The bathroom near the pool left a little something to be desired. It wasn’t filthy but also wasn’t sparking clean. It was great being close to the battlefield."
"We were there around Halloween and they had decorated the park so nicely. The sounds of the farm animals all around was fun and amusing for us."
"Nice lake for fishing. Easy check in. Nice little store. About an hour away from Hershey where we went to the RV show. We will come back if we are in the area again"
"Just takes away from the rural feel. Cabin was clean and perfect. Grounds were very clean. Toilet and showers clean. Golf carts a little dated but overall good. Night time was serene and quite."
from $60 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Friendly staff and bonus that it’s pet friendly. Watch out for falling black walnuts in October. We heard them hitting ours and other rigs during our three day stay."
"I always appreciate the near solitude experience of this campground as 90% of the sites are RV sites, that are kept away from the tenting area."
"We were surprised to find this nice little spot next to the creek right outside of town. There’s a spot right next to it but was unoccupied while we were there so we were all alone."
"Tons of activities and even a hiking path. Pet friendly with small dog park. We had civil war soldiers drilling and staying the weekend we were there. Bathrooms are super clean."
"In addition to that, there is a bounce pad, shuffle board, horseshoes, chess, over-sized jenga, playground, dog park, gem mining, basketball, bikes, wood, propane, etc. and they pick up trash daily right"
"This campground worked out perfectly..so close to the battlefields. It was only for the weekend but we really enjoyed our stay."
"It also has a lake and cabins available."
from $66 - $138 / night
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GuideWe stayed for 10 days in a rustic cabin. Campground is well organized and clean. Tons of activities and even a hiking path. Pet friendly with small dog park. We had civil war soldiers drilling and staying the weekend we were there. Bathrooms are super clean.
GuideWe have a motorhome with no additional vehicle and two dogs, and this site couldn’t have been more perfect for us. A dog park, walking distance to most everything we wanted to see. The national park is mostly dog friendly. My husband caught a fish first day in the pond behind our site. The staff was super friendly and welcoming.
ScoutThe rangers were nice and the campground hosts were sweet. I liked the dish washing sinks outside of the shower houses. The site was nice with the tent pad backing up to the trees. I would rather sleep in a tent any night over a motel room but this time was different. Due to my father passing, me and my daughter stayed there 3 nights. I will be back another time to actually enjoy the lake and being between Lancaster and Gettysburg makes both places easy to access. Next time I will be getting a site away from the group area. It was nice that the pet area is separate from those of us who don't have pets or want quiet from dogs barking. Some of the groups can get rather loud especially when there are a bunch of teens. It was nice that the pet area is separate from those of us who don't have pets or want quiet from dogs barking.
TravelerClean well kept family owned campground. Located a few miles off 81, in the country surrounded by beautiful views. It’s a mix campground of seasonal campers and short term campers. Very family oriented. Very nice off leash fenced dog park.
TravelerThe staff and seasonal campers are all very friendly. The bathrooms are incredibly clean. We love all the games there are to play and the dog park is our favorite spot. Overall, it's peaceful and quiet in a nice, wooded setting.
GuideBeautiful campground. Very recently renovated. Very spacious and quiet.
Great little store stocked with everything you need.
Very close to Hersheypark.
Nicest miniature golf course I’ve ever seen at a RV park. Same can be said for the swimming pool, absolutely beautiful. Great little dog park as well.
They have a very nice schedule of monthly events. They had a few food trucks and fruit/vegetable vendors come to the RV park during our stay.
Would stay again.
ScoutThis campground is far enough away from home but at the same time close enough for a weekend camping trip. Nice level spots for RVs. A pet area as well as a non-pet area. A lake with a beach, as well as being close to the AT. Close to Gettysburg as well.
TravelerOur first visit (March 2018) was just prior to peak season (lower rates) and we had a site literally 10 ft. from the water! Full hook ups and sites were a little close, but nice. There seemed to be a lot of long term/permanent residents, but most sites along the waterfront remained open. The campground seemed to stress pet restrictions both in the rules section of their registration packet and signage around the grounds. There was a pet exercise/walking area, but could use some sprucing up. However, no one really made an issue of walking your dog around the campground and as the weekend came around, more and more dogs were around.
You have to drive through a residential neighborhood to reach Bar Harbor, so big rigs take care/caution. Would like to try Bar Harbor again sometime.
ScoutSmaller campground, but big on amenities!
Staff was friendly, attentive and the Campground is extremely well-cared for. Sites vary in sizes and are well-defined. They have a great camp store and their mini-golf was just remodeled and a lot of fun to play. In addition to that, there is a bounce pad, shuffle board, horseshoes, chess, over-sized jenga, playground, dog park, gem mining, basketball, bikes, wood, propane, etc. and they pick up trash daily right at your site. All of this in a beautiful wooded spot near Gettysburg.
I highly recommend!
Codorus State Park Campground features tent, RV, and cabin sites across three loops with varying amounts of shade and proximity to Lake Marburg. The campground connects to trail systems for hiking and exploring the 3,500-acre park's wooded terrain. Site sizes accommodate multiple camping setups with level areas for equipment.
Fishing opportunities: Lake Marburg at Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground offers bass and bluegill fishing accessible from shore. "We caught a handful of bass and an absurd amount of bluegill from shore," notes one camper. The park maintains two day use areas with excellent fishing access.
Battlefield exploration: Located minutes from the historic Civil War site, Artillery Ridge Campground provides direct access to Gettysburg National Park. "The national park is mostly dog friendly. My husband caught a fish first day in the pond behind our site," shares a visitor. The campground itself served as an artillery storage area for the Union during the battle.
Water recreation: The swimming pool at Codorus State Park provides summer heat relief with clean facilities. While swimming isn't permitted in the lake, boating options include rentals from the marina. "You can bring your own boat (gas allowed) or rent one from their marina. There is no swimming allowed in the lake but there is a pool located at the park," explains a camper.
Farm animal interactions: Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm combines camping with a working farm experience. "We came amid 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. The farm features goats, pigs, chickens, horses and llamas.
Quiet wooded sites: Gettysburg Battlefield KOA offers more natural surroundings than typical KOA locations. "What impressed me most about this CG was the landscaping and use of natural surroundings. There are tons of really nice boulders everywhere, bordering each site and most of the fire rings. The grounds are also very green and wooded," explains a camper. The campground features a challenging nature trail through the woods.
Waterfront camping: Sites along the water at Gifford Pinchot provide direct lake access. "We had site 114. It has water access and is right next to a small man made beach and playground," mentions one reviewer. The campground offers a small beach area within certain loops, plus access to the main beach on the opposite side of Pinchot Lake.
Site privacy varies: Campgrounds near Glenville offer different levels of privacy depending on location and loop. At Gettysburg Campground, "It is a wonderful place to have Kids. tons of things for them to do. we were in tent sites which felt bigger than most and were right by river."
Reservation timing: During peak season, especially weekends, most campgrounds fill quickly. Many campers recommend booking weeks or months in advance for summer stays, particularly for waterfront sites.
Rules and restrictions: Some private campgrounds have strict policies. Merry Meadows Recreation Farm operates primarily on cash. "Yeah, I know it's not popular because most of us live in a plastic dominated world. I read it in advance and I just made sure we had some with us," one camper explains about their payment system.
Playground proximity: Choose sites near play areas for convenience. Gettysburg Battlefield Resort features "a large playground with a play set, Gaga ball court, basketball court, volleyball, shuffleboard, arcade, and a pavilion for activities. The main building also has nice common areas and a kids activity area complete with a wooden camper play set your kids can crawl around in."
Themed weekends: Many campgrounds offer scheduled activities during summer months. "During the summer they have different themed weekends and fun activities for the whole family. In the fall they have Halloween weekends," explains a Gettysburg Battlefield Resort visitor.
Safety considerations: Be aware of local wildlife when hiking with children. Rattlesnakes have been spotted in central Pennsylvania's wooded areas. "This area tends to have a lot of rattlesnakes, and we spotted one about 20 feet off the trail in a downed wood pile - cool, but a little terrifying!" cautions a visitor to the region.
Leveling requirements: Bring leveling blocks as many sites have some degree of slope. At Gettysburg Battlefield Resort, a camper notes: "About half the sites have sewer, but there are two dump stations that are centrally located and easy to get to. Make sure to bring your leveling blocks, some sites do have a slope to them of 3-4"."
Site selection strategies: For larger rigs, request specific sites when booking. Artillery Ridge has been updating their facilities: "Amazing location surrounded by the national park. The grounds are nice and shaded, and you don't feel crowded. The only issue is there is a lot of construction at the moment."
Utilities and hookups: Most area campgrounds offer full hookups with varying amp service. "All sites have water and electric, but not all are 50 amp sites," notes a Gettysburg Battlefield Resort camper. Electric hookups are standard while sewer connections may require additional fees at some locations.
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