Campgrounds near Loganville, Pennsylvania provide access to rural Pennsylvania Dutch countryside with temperatures ranging from 80°F summer highs to 20°F winter lows. The area sits at approximately 500 feet elevation with rolling hills and farmland creating varied camping terrain. Most campgrounds in this region operate from early April through late October, though a few offer year-round accommodations.
What to do
Visit historic Gettysburg sites: Located just minutes from Drummer Boy Camping Resort, this area offers rich Civil War history. "It's literally like a mile from downtown Gettysburg, which also has a lot of different things to do," mentions David G.
Explore Amish Country: The rural countryside surrounding Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country offers authentic cultural experiences. "I remember going to the market and learning about culture that I was not necessarily familiar with before," notes Meag F., adding that the experience lets you "uncover the lost culture of this unique community."
Visit animal farms: Some campgrounds feature on-site agricultural experiences. "What's better then hanging out camping on a working farm? Got a kick out of the children playing with the kids (baby goats) pigs, goats, chickens, horses and even lamas. Plenty to see and learn," reports Robert M. from Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campers value well-maintained bathhouses. At Pinch Pond Family Campground, visitors note "super-clean and well-kept restrooms with showers" and one camper specifically mentioned "Our campsite was very spacious and the ENTIRE campground was extremely clean and tidy."
Pool access: Swimming options are popular during summer months. "The pool was clean and quite good sized, had it to ourselves due to season," shares John L. at Round Top Campground, while another camper noted that "unlike most campgrounds, the pool stayed open pretty late so that was a huge bonus."
Recreation options: On-site activities keep families entertained. At Sun Valley Campground, "The Saturday night bands are concert worthy," while at Pinch Pond, one visitor mentioned "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!"
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds in the region operate on limited schedules. As one camper at Spring Gulch Resort Campground observed, "Staff was nice but not enough staffing to keep amenities like pool open after 5 during the week."
Environmental factors: Some locations have specific environmental challenges. "You'll note that while the gunshots can be distracting, they also aren't constant enough to ruin your experience," one camper noted about a nearby shooting range, while another mentioned "Sweat bee's were almost unbearable at times. So you better bring the bug spray."
Terrain challenges: Sites throughout the region often require leveling. At PA Dutch Country RV Resort, a visitor reported "Unlevel is an understatement we were in E row and every camper there had front end 4 foot off the ground. Many other sites were the same." Similarly, at Spring Gulch, "Lots were a bit uneven, but pull through which was nice."
Tips for camping with families
Book activities early: Popular family attractions fill quickly. "We were there around Halloween and they had decorated the park so nicely," mentioned a visitor at Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm, adding "We've enjoyed mini-golf, feeding the animals, 'hiking' through the cornfield, fishing, and campfires."
Consider swimming options: Pools provide relief during hot summer days. "They have a swimming pool, a store and laundry," notes a visitor to Hershey RV and Camping Resort, while Sun Valley Campground was described as having a "Great swimming pool, immaculately clean bathrooms and showers."
Look for educational opportunities: The region offers unique learning experiences. "If you've never visited an Amish community, you should definitely take advantage of this very unique location by exploring Lancaster County where you can find a number of horse & buggies to take a trip in," suggested one visitor to the area.
Tips from RVers
Site selection matters: For RV camping near Loganville, Pennsylvania, choosing the right location improves your experience. At Pinch Pond, one RVer advised "It can be noisy near the highway so we always try to get furthest campsite away," while at Drummer Boy, a visitor explained "We had to be careful to ensure our slide outs wouldn't hit the electric boxes."
Utility connections vary: Hookup quality differs between parks. "Water pressure is pretty low and the sewer pipe is a little high but all around a really solid experience," reported Nick E. at Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country, while another RVer mentioned "Septic dump was about 20 feet away and we had to use a extension to get to it."
Arrival timing affects options: First-come systems require planning. "The first thing to know is that Thousand Trails sites are a first come, first serve. Meaning you have to arrive early in order to get the best spots," explains a visitor, adding "For everyone complaining about driving around and not finding spots, if you get there early enough around 1 pm, you won't have a problem."
