Best Glamping near Hershey, PA

Luxury glamping options near Hershey include Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country and Twin Grove RV Resort, both offering upscale accommodations beyond traditional camping. These properties feature yurts and premium glamping units with amenities like electricity, comfortable bedding, and climate control. One guest shared, "Beautiful, clean and updated park with gorgeous old growth trees throughout," highlighting the natural setting that enhances the glamping experience. Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground provides additional glamping options with yurts situated near water features, creating a perfect balance between comfort and nature immersion. These elevated accommodations typically include proper beds, furnished interiors, and private outdoor spaces that allow guests to enjoy the pastoral Pennsylvania landscape.

The proximity to Hershey's attractions makes these glamping sites particularly appealing, with most locations situated within a 30-minute drive of Hersheypark and Chocolate World. Hersheypark Camping Resort offers a shuttle service directly to the theme park, eliminating transportation concerns for guests in their premium accommodations. A recent visitor noted, "The only good thing about this place is a shuttle to the park," though many appreciate the convenience this provides. Seasonal activities enhance the glamping experience, with properties like French Creek State Park offering yurt stays year-round. Most glamping accommodations require advance reservations, especially during summer months and Hershey's peak tourism season when safari tents and yurts are in highest demand. Nearby dining options and local attractions in Lancaster County complement the luxury outdoor stays.

Map showing campgrounds near Hershey, Pennsylvania

Explore the Map

Best Glamping Sites Near Hershey, Pennsylvania (50)

1. Hersheypark Camping Resort
29 Reviews
Hummelstown, PA
3 miles
Website
+1 (833) 936-0949
"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."
2. Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground
56 Reviews
Wellsville, PA
21 miles
Website
+1 (717) 292-4112
$20 - $89 / 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."

3. Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA
15 Reviews
Elizabethtown, PA
10 miles
Website
+1 (717) 367-7718
$45 - $279 / night
"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!"

"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."
4. Pinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park
14 Reviews
Mount Gretna, PA
11 miles
Website
+1 (717) 665-7640
"Friendly staff, clean bathhouses. Sites well maintained but ours wasn’t level. Gets packed on weekends. Lots of families enjoying their time together, campfires, kids playing."

"found this roadside campground so inconveniently located (more on this later) right next to highway I76."

5. Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country
13 Reviews
Mount Gretna, PA
11 miles
Website
+1 (888) 707-1477
"This is my 3rd stay with a Thousand Trails campground and haven't been too impressed and wasn't expecting too much when we drove in. I was pleasantly surprised when we did."

"That said, as the PA Dutch Country RV Resort rests at a slightly higher elevation than the turnpike, I have to admit, we really didn’t notice much of any noise coming from the highway and what’s more,"
6. River Rock Recreation
5 Reviews
Bainbridge, PA
12 miles
Website
$75 - $90 / night
"This is a single campsite that you rent, no other campers on site unless you are bringing them with you!"

"When my girlfriend and her son arrived they were met by the entire crew(sorry I missed you guys). She said they gave them a complete walk around of the site and were super friendly and helpful."

7. Twin Grove RV Resort
9 Reviews
Tower City, PA
17 miles
Website
+1 (717) 865-4602
"Staff is excellent. Camp store is well stocked. Can’t beat this place!!"

"Nice ice cream shop and on-site restaurant. 2 very clean pools and water slides. 2 nice dog parks. Needs a pond and more shade but still is one of the nicer parks around."
8. Thousand Trails Circle M
19 Reviews
Millersville, PA
25 miles
Website
+1 (888) 707-1477
"We first had a 2 point site near the river, but when it rains the sites get flooded with runoff from the campground. We moved to a full hookup on the Delaware section."

"I got an amazingly large site with a nice fire pit and picnic table. The site was very level so that was great! Nice indoor and outdoor pools! Cable TV isn't free, but I never use it anyway."

9. Starlite Camping Resort
6 Reviews
Hopeland, PA
22 miles
Website
+1 (717) 733-9655
"Starlite offers a wide variety of amenities such as a community pool, general store, snack bar, playground area, toilets, indoor shower stalls, daily activities, pets permitted, water/electric utilities"

"We had two sites this trip with water and electric, but they do have quite a few full hook-up sites. Overall the sites were large, with trees between, providing additional privacy."
10. French Creek State Park Campground
81 Reviews
Geigertown, PA
45 miles
Website
+1 (610) 582-9680
$20 - $75 / night
"No pets though. B and C loop felt like the spaces were very close to each other. A loop was closed at this point."

"Got there at 11pm and the D loop says no pets allowed."

Showing results 1-10 of 50 campgrounds

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented by

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Enter to Win

Recent Glamping Photos near Hershey, PA

57 Photos of 50 Hershey Campgrounds

Glamping Reviews near Hershey, PA

682 Reviews of 50 Hershey Campgrounds

J K.
Legend
Oct. 9, 2019
Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground
Something for everyone!
We love this campground!! The area is absolutely beautiful. The lake is large and gorgeous. There are a lot of lake side campsites which are amazing. The hosts are all very friendly. We had a problem with our site and our weekend was saved thanks to the wonderful rangers. We are so thankful. My one and only reason for 4 out of 5 stars are the bathhouses. I wish they would update like Cowan's Gap. I have health issues and am always afraid I'll fall because the floors are so wet. Otherwise, they are kept cleaned up. Honestly, one of my favorite places to visit and we camp at as lot of parks. I hope they'll add more cottages too! There are lots of nice basic (non-electric) sites that are wooded, well shaded and private. There are nice, shaded electric sites. However, if you request electric and water you automatically get sewer too. This raises the price per site, per night by$13 and gives you a site with very little shade. We will return but we will choose an electric only site and fill our A-frame's water tank in order to get a wooded site. This campground is 100% reservable which means that you must select a site when you make your reservation. If you do not live in the area, that is difficult
Brie A.
Traveler
Sep. 21, 2022
Starlite Camping Resort
Offers a wide variety of amenities and activities
Starlite offers a wide variety of amenities such as a community pool, general store, snack bar, playground area, toilets, indoor shower stalls, daily activities, pets permitted, water/electric utilities and laundry units. Staff was very friendly! Loved the cleanliness and atmosphere as well!
Wendy W.
Guide
Oct. 25, 2020
Merry Meadows Recreation Farm
Quiet Family Fun
What a wonderful place! The resort is spacious, scattered throughout the woods. The RV sites are comfortable with all the amenities. And the customer service is impeccable.

We stayed during a few weekdays in October and we almost had the whole place to ourselves. We stayed in one of the cabins, which had 2 beds and a bunk bed, sink and toilet, refrigerator, microwave, dining table and sofa. There was also a front porch with picnic table and fire pit.

Honestly, the beds were not very comfortable and way too small for a couple to sleep in one. 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. Otherwise the stay was great.

I would strongly recommend camping there in the summer months or during weekends in the shoulder season if you have social kids like mine. There were tons of things to do there for adults and kids alike. The activities — such as putt-putt, jump zone and the playground ended up being kinda boring for them without others to share it with. Obviously that would change with crowds. And advance reservations are a must — this place books up fast!

I would highly recommend staying at Merry Meadows, especially if you have an RV and a group of friends to join you!
Shari G.
Legend
Jan. 1, 2022
Hersheypark Camping Resort
Something for Every Type of Camper!
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. After spending two nights up in the electrical hook-up area closest to the train tracks, we decided that we needed a better night’s sleep. Yes, the trains run all night long, and no, we don’t have air conditioning so couldn't just close the windows. So, we moved down to one of the primitive sites next to the river and enjoyed ourselves much more, plus all the solar we needed.

With all the options within this resort, I can understand why it is so popular. Plus, there’s the whole Hershey Park with shuttles running to and from the campground all day long. So, it’s got that going for it. As a campground resort this park aims to serve everyone. If you need your trash picked up, just leave the garbage bag in front of your site, and someone will be along soon enough to collect it. The bathrooms are immaculate, air conditioned, but many of the showers had wonky temperature controls so check it out before you commit. Each bathroom building also offers laundry machines to take care of those necessities as well. The campground has a large playground, game room, gift shop and a large outdoor pool.

Nearby, closer than you might even want, you can find food, groceries, gas, booze and traffic (at least during convention center event weekends). But there are also some really cool mom and pop restaurants, some craft beverage drinkeries, and places to walk, bike and get into some disc golf. This is close enough to be a bedroom community of Harrisburg, so the park is basically located in a tucked away corner of suburbia. If you have the time, go to the Grandview Winery nearby they have a lovely selection of vintages which really hold up to this wine snob’s approval.

The campsites are well spaces apart, unless within the central loop, and give the allure of being tucked away in the forest. Water is well spaced and is close by. The walk to the bathroom however, can be a stretch depending on where you park so plan according to your needs. But the woods provide an easy way to answer the call! : )
V
Valerie M.
Scout
Jul. 11, 2018
Knoebels Campground
Clean, quiet, inexpensive, fun place to camp!
Knoebels campground is situated next to Knoebels amusement park and offers sites for tent campers and RVs, as well as cabins.

There is electricity at every site but not water. There are fill stations throughout the campgrounds. Most sites are level and shaded. There are nice sturdy wooden platforms for tent campers.

The bath houses are clean and well maintained. There are outside sinks with mirrors, laundry facilities, shower stalls, and toilet stalls. Or if you prefer there are also traditional bathrooms with showers.

Quiet hours are enforced between 10p and 8a.

Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Wood is available by the bucket near the check in building. Sites are inexpensive and are all a short walk, or free shuttle ride, to the park!.
Karen S.
Scout
Sep. 16, 2021
Cedar Lake Family Campground
Hershey camping trip
Very nice campground nice size sites all have picnic table and fire ring. Lot of full time RV here but many other for people traveling and tent sites also. 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
Napunani
Legend
Jun. 25, 2022
French Creek State Park Campground
Campsites Jammed Closely Together
PROS

Reserved 328 days prior to arriving

$13.50 senior discount

Immediately greeted by Loop C camp host who was extremely friendly and helpful

Site C3 parking pad level asphalt

Metal frame wooden picnic table that was moveable

One hook lantern pole

Metal fire pit which was cleaned out upon our arrival

Some vegetation between sites provided a bit of privacy from neighbors sites

Park is 21 miles from Valley Forge National Historical Park. Catch National Park Service 90 minute trolley tour at the Visitor Center.

Shady Maple Smorgasbord...authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking…largest buffet in the USA…16 miles from French Creek SP

CONS

$6.50 reservation fee for making my own on-line reservation

Horrible signage along PA-345. Never saw very small sign when we where intensely searching

Such a large overall park, but camping loop sites are jammed together

Pitiful low water pressure in Loop C

Site sewer connection is high; needs to be knocked down to ground level

Short length of site caused creative tow vehicle parking

Loop C women’s toilet/shower building a big nasty mess Saturday

Trash dumpsters are on the main road near the campground check-in station (not walkable)

Noisy campground; 9pm quiet hour not enforced

Lots of barking dogs

No wood sales in park

No WiFi

1 bar Verizon
Michelle L.
Guide
May. 31, 2021
French Creek State Park Campground
Perfect even in the Rain
First time camping at this park and it was perfect. Even though it rained all weekend, we explored the area by car, even tried some fishing off the pier and we got to get some much needed rest and relaxation in. D Loop seemed like the best loop (for tent campers such as us). Pretty spacious between sites. No pets though. B and C loop felt like the spaces were very close to each other. A loop was closed at this point. Bathhouses can use an upgrade but has flush toilets and hot showers which is all you need.
Craig F.
Guide
Sep. 21, 2020
Little Mexico Campground
Friendly Staff
Little Mexico is a nice campground with lots of activities in the summer, situated on Penn’s Creek about 15 minutes from Lewisburg, PA. We camped there twice this summer and had enjoyable visits. The road leading to the campground is narrow and winding, but we didn’t experience any trouble. Check in was a breeze as all the paperwork and payment were taken care of prior to arrival and all we needed to do was pick up our gate pass, map and head to the site. The employees in the front office are amazing and some of the friendliest you will meet. The other employees we interacted with during our stays were equally as friendly and helpful!

Overall the sites are good sized, level and the majority have full hook-ups. The water pressure is good, electric stable, and good cable TV connections. There is no internet at the sites and only a moderate cell phone signal. Most of the transient sites are right next to each other with little barriers between. Tubs of wood can be delivered to the site and this good quality firewood! For$10 a load, stock up because it burns well with little obnoxious smoke.

There are various activities each weekend during the summer, a huge pool, playground, mini-golf, and of course Penn’s Creek to float. The only negative would be some of the seasonal sites do not feel the quiet hour times apply to them. Overall, Little Mexico is a nice campground in a beautiful location, with great people operating it!