7 campgrounds with availability this weekend
The horse-friendly campgrounds near Marysville, Pennsylvania offer limited dedicated equestrian facilities, making advance planning essential for horse camping in the area. While Ferryboat Campsites includes horse stables on site, most area campgrounds lack specialized horse corrals. The tent, RV, and cabin sites at Ferryboat provide access to the Susquehanna River for water activities, with some campers noting the proximity to water as a significant advantage for their stay. Seasonal residents occupy many of the sites, creating a community atmosphere for visiting horse owners. The campground maintains clean facilities with a camp store and ice cream shop by the river.
Trail access varies throughout the region with Michaux State Forest providing free camping options with permit requirements. Horse owners should note that Little Buffalo State Park Campground, while offering water and electric hookups at most sites, does not feature dedicated horse facilities despite its extensive trail system. The bathhouses throughout area campgrounds remain consistently clean according to visitor reports. For trail riding opportunities, campers can access multiple state forests in the region, including Tuscarora and Michaux, where the terrain supports various difficulty levels for equestrian activities. Camping with horses requires advance planning as dedicated equestrian camping facilities are limited in the immediate Marysville area.
"A playground is near bathhouse in the campground, along with several hiking trails. The dump station is easily accessible. Firewood is also available for purchase at the campground."
"The driving path is gravel with a steep hill at the end so if you can help it I would avoid sites 32,34,36 as they are VERY difficult to back into with larger rigs."
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"With that said they do have primitive camping spots next to the putt putt course and water only tent sits at the upper feild."
"Lots to do very close to water and many things to do in and around camp ground. Stayed for a few days would go back."
from $30 - $100 / night
"Cleanest facilities of the year so far, amazing large flat sites, dog friendly and great stream right behind the sites."
"We stayed in site 28 which was a walk-in site, this was perfect for us since we wanted to be further away from people and the light from the bathroom/shower facility."
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from $24 - $38 / night
"This park is a perfect location if you want to explore Gettysburg National Historical Site as you can literally walk across the street and be in the park or venture½ mile up the road and you come to the"
"Behind the campsite we stayed at, we learned connected to Stangler Farm, which served as a hospital for the wounded."
"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."
"If you’re looking for a backwoods, off-the-beaten-path type of campground, this isn’t it."
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"Starlight is a nice campground to relax or explore central Pennsylvania."
"The campground is in a great location with easy access to Lancaster, Hershey and many other places to explore."
"Some reviewers have confused nearby State Parks with the actual State Forest, resulting in inaccurate information."
"Every January for the last few years some friends and I have gone and camped along the Appalachian Trail."
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GuideGreat campsite. Fire pit, picnic table, swimming pool ( not open), miniature golf course, laundromat, bathrooms, showers, dump station, gathering areas for groups, playground, and even a horse area and stalls for horses. Dog friendly. Staff was very helpful and curious.
GuideWhere we were camping had blown up their dump station. Artillery Ridge helped us out. $10. to dump. If we come to camp in Gettysburg, it will be hear.
ScoutStaff is friendly and everything is kept up well, newly renovated pool and pavilion area.
LegendWe spent 4 nights at Gettysburg Campground to attend the AIM Club Rally(Lincoln’s Legacy- Gettysburg 250), and it served as base camp for the event.
WHAT I LIKED:
Location, Location, Location: This park is an absolute winner for convenience—just 5 minutes from the Gettysburg battlefields, museums, and the heart of town.
The Atmosphere: The staff gave us a warm reception at check-in, and the site itself was clean, well-maintained, and spacious enough to back up to a running creek. Lots of mature trees offer lots of shade and character.
Big-Rig Friendly: Navigating a 45-foot motorhome with a toad can sometimes be stressful, but this park was easy to maneuver.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
Late-Night Power Struggles: On our final night, the campground experienced grid strain. Our Hughes Watchdog Power Center saved the day—but it had to shut off our power 7 different times due to low voltage. Aside from losing a few hours of sleep to the chorus of appliances cycling off and on, no harm was done. I recommend using a surge protector/voltage regulator if you stay here.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
ScoutFlat grounds, level campsites, nice pool, kids have tons of fun!
RangerGreat park, alittle close together than I like. I wish I had picked 1-12 sites by the creek, but I don’t think I had much choice when I booked anyway. Bathrooms were clean. My site was more of an rv and I felt like I was at the neighbors for supper.
RangerBeautiful park, pool and lake. Great for boating and fishing, running or hiking and swimming. In may, it wasn’t busy, but I can imagine it gets packed. I will be back for summer.
GuideThe weather wasn’t too great, but the campaign joy could not be hampered. We had a great spot along the creek, which was also a short walk from the lake. The bathroom facilities are fantastic nice and clean couldn’t be happier.
TravelerNice clean and open sites but we stayed in the 400 section which was separate from the main campground. Very easy check in. Did it online and just pulled up to the little shack they have and grabbed our packet. We didn’t use the bathhouse but it was very clean. A little older and could probably use a little updating. The campground is only a mile and a half from town which was awesome and direct access to battlefield trails right there. The only complaint we had was the WiFi was awful. Maybe it was because of the section we were in but once the campground filled up it was useless.
Camping opportunities near Marysville, Pennsylvania range through forested hills at elevations between 400-1200 feet with seasonal temperature variations from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. The area sits at the northern terminus of the Blue Ridge Mountains and features mixed deciduous forests with established campgrounds located primarily within a 30-mile radius. Several state forests provide primitive camping options with permit requirements that vary seasonally.
Trail riding access points: At Michaux State Forest, riders can access multiple difficulty levels of trails throughout 85,000 acres. "Appalachian mountain range, not bad with 4wheel drive. Stayed first at camp, moved to atv parking. Very remote and atvs in and out. Clean and well maintained," notes Carolyn K.
Fish local waterways: Little Buffalo State Park offers fishing in its lake with equipment rentals available. Brandon C. reports that the campground has "lots of easy hiking trails and tons of fishing," making it an ideal location for anglers of all skill levels.
Swimming options: The pool at Little Buffalo State Park Campground provides family-friendly swimming during summer months with specific amenities for children. "They offer a large area that is only 1 foot deep, great for little ones! There is also a splash pad! There are 2 slides for fun," describes Amanda H.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention the well-maintained facilities at Colonel Denning State Park Campground. "Cleanest facilities of the year so far, amazing large flat sites, dog friendly and great stream right behind the sites," reports Casey L., highlighting the attention to maintenance.
Water proximity: Ferryboat Campsites receives high marks for its location along the Susquehanna River. "Lots to do very close to water and many things to do in and around camp ground. Stayed for a few days would go back," shares Elaine R., noting the appeal of riverside camping.
Dark night skies: Little Buffalo State Park offers minimal light pollution for stargazing opportunities. Amanda H. observes, "It is nice and dark at night!" which provides excellent conditions for astronomy enthusiasts visiting the campground.
Seasonal restrictions: State forest camping in Michaux follows specific date ranges with different rules for motorized sites. "Designated motorized sites require a free online permit and are open April 2 until the 3rd Sunday after Thanksgiving," explains Bridget D., clarifying the reservation process.
Site spacing varies: Colonel Denning State Park Campground offers more generous site dimensions than many private campgrounds. Nate & Erika L. note, "This is a smaller SP campground, just one loop and a few sites along a creek," with room to spread out.
Equestrian facilities: Beyond Ferryboat Campsites, equestrian camping options include Teaberry Parking Area in Michaux State Forest with basic facilities. "Teaberry has a few hitching posts and a two step mounting block available," according to a recent visitor review, providing necessary basics for horse owners.
Pool access considerations: Little Buffalo State Park has an excellent swimming facility but requires separate admission even for campers. Paula R. advises, "Nice for a smaller campground. Only downfall is we have smaller children and we could not bike from the campground to the pool, it was too far and the hill to get back was too big for them to ride up."
Kid-friendly activities: Gettysburg Campground offers recreational amenities specifically designed for children. Kelly J. shares, "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."
Playground accessibility: Consider campsite location relative to playgrounds when booking with children. At Artillery Ridge Campground, one visitor notes, "The only complain we had was people walking through our sites due us being close to the playground and the noise level on the playground," indicating the tradeoffs of convenient playground access.
Site leveling needs: RVers should prepare for varying degrees of site levelness across campgrounds. Craig F. reports about Starlite Camping Resort, "Yes, it is quite hilly throughout the campground, but the individual sites are very level to park the camper with almost no blocks needed."
Limited big rig access: Some state forest campgrounds have restricted access for larger RVs. The Teaberry Parking Area in Michaux State Forest offers sites in "a very large gravel lot with 5 sites along one side, pretty well spaced," according to a recent visitor, but may not accommodate all RV sizes comfortably.
Full hookup availability: For RVers requiring full amenities, select private campgrounds offer complete service connections. At Artillery Ridge Campground, Zack reports, "The RV sites are gravel and pretty level. Fun filled weekend of activities for the whole family," indicating the combination of convenience and recreation opportunities.
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