Kleinfeltersville sits within Pennsylvania's Ridge and Valley province at an elevation of 430 feet, experiencing moderate snowfall from December through February. Located near Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, the region's campgrounds often fill during late February's snow goose migration when over 100,000 birds can gather at the nearby lake.
What to do
Fishing access points: Sun Valley Campground maintains a well-stocked fishing pond with multiple access points. "My happy place...the atmosphere there beyond our expectations. The minute you walk into the office you get that 'aha' moment," reports a camper who has been a seasonal guest for four years.
Farm animal encounters: Children can interact with a variety of animals at Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm. "Got a kick out of the children playing with the kids (baby goats) pigs, goats, chickens, horses and even llamas. Plenty to see and learn. Perfect campground for the family," notes a visitor who found it to be a new favorite camping spot.
Indoor recreation options: Many RV campgrounds near Kleinfeltersville, Pennsylvania offer year-round recreation. Thousand Trails Circle M provides indoor facilities even during colder months. "There is an indoor pool and spa. Putt putt is still open and fun, so is playground. Arcade was open," commented a camper who visited during Halloween weekend.
What campers like
Convenient locations: Pinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park offers a strategic location between major attractions. "Nice, forested campground. Friendly staff, clean bathhouses. Otherwise great location - convenient to Lancaster, Hershey, and Mount Gretna," noted one visitor, who appreciated the balance of natural setting and tourist accessibility.
Halloween festivities: Seasonal camping events draw repeat visitors to many Kleinfeltersville area campgrounds. "They had Halloween ever at every weekend of October and we spent Halloween weekend here. The kids loved it!! It gets very full on the weekends here," shared a camper at Thousand Trails Circle M.
Family-friendly amenities: Spring Gulch Resort Campground provides extensive recreation options for families. "Tons of sports gear available for free to use within park, has to be returned by 5 when main office closes. Mini golf was fun but need to be regreened," reported a visitor who appreciated the sporting equipment availability despite some maintenance issues.
What you should know
Shooting range proximity: Several campers mention unexpected noise from nearby shooting facilities. "Main drawback is noise from road and shooting range nearby. Fortunately our dog wasn't bothered by the sound of gunshots and it's only during the day," reported a visitor to Pinch Pond Family Campground.
Site leveling challenges: Terrain at many campgrounds requires preparation. "The sites are pretty uneven. We had to go out and get more blocks and we're still not very level front to back. We also had to come in on an angle to make the slope less drastic," noted a camper at PA Dutch Country RV Resort.
Water quality variations: Some campgrounds experience water issues that campers should prepare for. "Water was rusty in our row came out brown at first then was tan after running through our filter for the entire stay. The site on either side was the same rusty," reported a visitor to PA Dutch Country who stayed in the E row section.
Early booking for events: Local festivals create heavy demand for campsites. "If you are thinking about staying here during the Renaissance Faire, which apparently is a VERY BIG thing in these parts, you are going to want to book your spot as soon as possible," advised a reviewer at Pinch Pond Family Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Arcade options: Look for RV parks with ticket-based game systems for added excitement. "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," shared a family who stayed at Pinch Pond Family Campground.
Animal interaction schedules: At Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm, plan around feeding times. "We came in early fall with 3 kids. They LOVED the animals and we fed them at the allotted time every morning and went to visit at other times," noted a family who made animal visits part of their daily routine.
Campground events calendar: Check activity schedules when booking. "The activity director organized a nice continental breakfast, free chair massages, and raffled off manicure and pedicures. They had an art activity for the children, BINGO on Friday night, and a live band on Saturday night," reported a visitor to Robin Hill Campground.
Tips from RVers
Satellite reception: Trees can impact connectivity at certain campsites. "Definitely got lucky with site F03 for Starlink. The rest of the campground has a lot of tree cover," noted an RVer at PA Dutch Country RV Resort, highlighting the importance of site selection for those requiring reliable internet.
Site selection strategy: Experienced RVers recommend specific areas at each campground. "The best sites IMHO are those that back up to the periphery and are northernmost up the slight embankment as you'll have greater privacy and less noise being furthest away from all of the action in the center," advised a visitor to PA Dutch Country RV Resort.
Budget considerations: Peak season rates at RV campgrounds in Kleinfeltersville can vary significantly. "The price is way too high for this campground. Paying close to $70 a night is outrageous for Robin Hill. Before cooperate bought it, it was a lot cheaper with family friendly pricing and much cleaner," cautioned a repeat visitor regarding changing management practices.
