Kleinfeltersville sits within the elevated woodlands of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, at approximately 550 feet above sea level. The area experiences distinct seasons with hot, humid summers and cold winters, making late spring through early fall ideal for camping excursions. The region features limestone bedrock formations that create unique water features and soil conditions throughout the local state parks and campgrounds.
What to do
**Fishing opportunities: Nearby Scott's Run Lake and Hopewell Lake in French Creek State Park Campground offer various 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," shares a camper.
Hiking trail variety: French Creek State Park offers trails for different skill levels. "There are many trails for walking, hiking or biking as well! There are a ton of picnic tables too so you can take a lunch and just sit by the lake to relax and have a bite to eat," notes one visitor who explored the extensive trail system.
Amish countryside exploration: Visit the surrounding Pennsylvania Dutch areas from Starlite Camping Resort. "Starlite is a nice campground to relax or explore central Pennsylvania," explains one camper. The campground offers easy access to Lancaster attractions and authentic Amish experiences.
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Many campgrounds offer secluded spots with natural barriers. At Hickory Run Family Camping Resort, "Sites are a decent size, but you're really on top of one another here. We were lucky to find a spot that had empty sites on both sides (but people just on top of our site). Beautiful tall trees and shaded."
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention well-maintained bathhouses. "Bathrooms were very nice and clean with large showers. Nice area to wash dishes. Very nice playground area and clean," notes one French Creek visitor about the facilities.
Fishing-friendly environments: Many campgrounds feature stocked ponds or access to lakes. "My kids went fishing and every cast they caught a fish, some were small... but hey the kids had fun," reports a Hickory Run camper, highlighting the accessibility of fishing for families with children.
What you should know
Train noise concerns: At Hersheypark Camping Resort, be prepared for passing trains. "Nice camp ground but super loud bc of the trains. Bath houses are nice and clean. I would suggest making sure you aren't close to the tracks bc the trains run all night long!" warns one reviewer.
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds in the area have uneven terrain. "Sites are very close together. Fire rings are very close to campers. Water was rusty in our row came out brown at first then was tan after running through our filter for the entire stay. Unlevel is an understatement we were in E row and every camper there had front end 4 foot off the ground," reports a camper about site conditions.
Agricultural odors: Due to the rural farming area, some campgrounds may have periodic farm smells. "The overwhelming impression of this campground was the smell of cow manure from the nearby dairy farm feedlot. The smell was not present the first day or so we were there and we enjoyed sitting outside in the afternoon, but when the wind shifted the horrid smell drove us inside during the rest of our visit."
Tips for camping with families
Water recreation options: Pinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park offers swimming opportunities. "Their game room has tickets. This is the one and only campground we have ever visited that gave tickets for playing games and my kids LOVED IT! It was like camping and going to chuckie cheese at the same time," shares one family.
Playground accessibility: Many campgrounds feature play areas for children. "Great place. Lots of trails, clean bathrooms, many activities. Our loop was the best!" notes a visitor to Hickory Run, highlighting the family-friendly amenities.
Rental accommodations: For glamping near Kleinfeltersville, Pennsylvania, consider unique lodging options. "Very nice campground, well kept, paved roads, plenty to do," notes a visitor to Lake-In-Wood, which offers distinctive glamping structures beyond traditional camping.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At Old Mill Stream Campground, choose your location carefully. "If you reserve online you can see the availability and pick your site which is always a nice feature. They also have pictures of each campsite on the website so you really know what you are getting. Our campsite was perfectly level and had a large gravel patio area and a large shade tree behind us."
Hookup considerations: Check water pressure and connections before setting up. "Water pressure and electric were both great throughout the stay. There is no internet, but we had good cell phone service," explains a camper at Starlite Camping Resort, highlighting the reliable utilities.
Space requirements: For larger rigs, confirm site dimensions. "It is a nice camp ground but the lower drive threw spots are packed together. Our 32' with slides just fit the sight and we had zero room for the truck. They have other spots up on the hill but would have been more of a challenge with our rig," advises an RVer at Hersheypark Camping Resort.
