Shady Oak Campground
Easy access to Lancaster and Pennsylvania Dutch areas. Friendly, welcoming staff and plenty of colorful trees in the autumn. The only RV park in the area that is open year round.
12 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several established RV parks operate near Maytown, Pennsylvania, with Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country in Manheim offering full hookup sites from April through October. The campground provides 50-amp electrical service, water, sewer connections, and accommodates larger rigs on gravel pads. Pinch Pond Family Campground features level pull-through sites with full hookups, while Spring Gulch Resort Campground maintains spacious RV sites between March and December. Most parks feature gravel pads with picnic tables and fire rings at each site, though spacing between units varies considerably. "Our site was level and covered in clean gravel, had a paver patio with table and chairs, and a nice fire ring with more chairs. The site was spacious and nicely shaded with tall trees."
Throughout Lancaster County, RV travelers should note that many campgrounds close for winter, with most operating between April and November. Access roads to some facilities require navigation through residential areas or narrow country roads that may challenge larger motorhomes. Dump stations are available at most parks, though some charge additional fees for this service. Cell service varies significantly across the region, with several visitors reporting weak Verizon coverage in more rural locations. Many parks offer convenient access to Amish Country attractions, Hershey Park, and Gettysburg, making advance reservations essential during peak tourist seasons. Pet-friendly sites are available at most locations, though restrictions on walking areas and breed limitations exist at certain facilities.
"The biggest downside to this particular campground is its very close proximity to the PA Turnpike, which while convenient, might detract a bit from the peace & quiet you might be expecting when here"
"Tucked into the rolling, wooded hills of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country RV Resort offers a unique blend of peaceful countryside and activity-packed camping, all just a stone"
"There was a craft show in the barn which was nice. Only two dump stations for a pretty large park. We would camp here again but not over a holiday."
"The campsites available are primitive or have water and electric and bathhouses / restrooms are located in a few spots around the park. Fire rings are at each site, but appear to get moved a lot."
"While it offers nice amenities and a shuttle to Hersheypark, the campground itself is very tight, cramped, and hard to navigate."
"I stayed at HersheyPark Camping Resort with my family over the extended Easter weekend this year. "
from $50 - $60 / night
"While its proximity to the highway makes access easy, the property itself is gated, organized into distinct camping zones and packed with amenities that clearly cater to longer stays and families looking"
"campground so inconveniently located (more on this later) right next to highway I76."
"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."
"We got pretty lucky and were assigned one of the concrete pads that was pretty level. It is absolutely beautiful out."
"Well wooded campground with friendly staff and guests. The only minor complaint is that the camp store was sparsely supplied. B+ little gem of a campground."
"Showed up on Wednesday, and was assigned a spot in loop 700 up on a hill in the center of a ring of trailers, past a lot of full-timers. Cable does not work. No internet. 2 bars LTE on T-Mobile."
"There seem to be a lot of seasonal campers but everyone was extremely nice and welcoming. We had a pull-through site with W/S/E, which made dumping, etc much easier that pulling to a dump site."
"It’s a nice campground with a lot of amenities for all. Everyone whom I had contact with that had season sites were very friendly and provided some good info."
"We stayed at Appalachian to visit a friend who has a seasonal site. Our site was full hook up."
"Family friendly. Lots for the kids to do."
"The spots are a little tight but we were able to get our 46’ toy hauler in the spot with very little effort. Because the sites are back-in, we can’t use our rear patio but that is ok."
"The staff was very friendly and our site was a good location. People were all friendly and welcoming! We came in early fall with 3 kids."
"Off-season so not crowded. Pool was clean and quite good sized, had it to ourselves due to season. Did laundry while here, ample laundry room."
"We were looking for a semi-local final fall get-a-way near us. What better location for that than Gettysburg."












Easy access to Lancaster and Pennsylvania Dutch areas. Friendly, welcoming staff and plenty of colorful trees in the autumn. The only RV park in the area that is open year round.
The staff here are amazing. Quiet time is respected, clean campground. Will come again.
Country Acres is a lovely, well maintained campground. Sites are level and bath house facilities clean and modern. Friendly staff in the office. Dog friendly. Local to all the Lancaster attractions. A complimentary farmland tour is offered by bus and it was great. They take you out into an area of Amish farms and shops and make a stop at 2 of these. The fresh Amish pretzels are amazing!
Great 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.
We booked two nights mid October not realizing that it's duck hunting season and that hunting is allowed RIGHT by the campground - with kids everywhere. We were jolted out of sleep at 5 am by gun fire right near our site. It kept up for the next hour. In addition, the bathrooms, although clean are in poor condition. Peeling paint everywhere with bare concrete in the showers. For such a pretty site, we had a miserable stay. We left after one night.
Where 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.
You just can't beat a pennsylvania park. This one is not an exception. Nice clean restroom, plenty of room. Now, what cost a star. Yes, it rained like hell. When we broke camp and go dump. The dump station was overflowing with sewer. Go to the guard shack to tell them, and find another site. None there. Can I go to an unused full hookup to dump? No! I would have to pay for the site. Two hours later, we found a place to dump for $10.
The advertisements for Olde Mill Campground were disingenuous. The campsite was 20 yards from a roller coaster. The NOISE of the roller coaster and children on it screaming was as relentless and unnerving as any train we have ever slept near. There was no quiet until almost midnight. The “pull-through” site left my truck almost in the road and our 25’ Airstream slightly over the road on the backside. The site was not level. The sites were close enough to hear a neighbor’s snoring.
This pet friendly campground in Caledonia State Park is .8 miles from the larger Chinquapin campground (no pets), ranger station and swimming pool. Our site #171 was level, paved, full hook ups and next to modern clean bathrooms with flush toilets, warm showers and outside dish washing sinks. Many available sites with and without services on a Sunday in October. There were a good number of friendly, tidy, long term campers with large wall tents. (They allow 21 day stays after Labor Day)
Maytown, Pennsylvania camping areas sit along the Susquehanna River Valley at approximately 350 feet elevation. The region features rolling farmland interspersed with wooded areas, creating varied terrain for camping experiences. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F with higher humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions around 50-70°F.
Fishing opportunities: The nearby Conodoguinet Creek at Thousand Trails Circle M offers relaxing water activities. "The campground sits in the center of a horseshoe curve of the river, bring tubes and kayaks! We didn't know but went and bought a tube and spent the day on the river!" notes Karla R.
Historic sites exploration: Gettysburg National Military Park sits about 45 minutes from Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm. One visitor mentioned, "We were there around Halloween and they had decorated the park so nicely. The sounds of the farm animals all around was fun and amusing for us."
Dutch Country immersion: Many campgrounds provide access to Amish markets and culture. "Not much for amenities, but I loved the surrounding dutch/Amish towns! It was pretty cool to seemingly step back in time," writes Jill R. about her stay at a local campground.
Farm animal interactions: Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm visitors appreciate the working farm experience. "We've enjoyed mini-golf, feeding the animals, 'hiking' through the cornfield, fishing, and campfires," shares Kasey M.
Pool facilities: Multiple rv parks near Maytown feature swimming pools. At Pinch Pond Family Campground, a visitor noted: "The pool was nice. There was a Leibys ice cream truck and food stand open the whole weekend. There were also planned activities for children and adults."
Spacious campsites: Campers frequently mention site size as important. "Sites are huge and was a nice campground. Also a lot to do off campground like going to Amish markets and they have hiking trails and activities," shared a visitor about one local campground.
Seasonal considerations: Most Maytown area campgrounds operate from April through October. "We only went once, and not much was open. Nice cute country store on site. Ground was not level where we were," writes Heather H. about her experience at Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country.
Site leveling challenges: Many reviews mention uneven sites. "Depending on your rig size you're only available certain sites. They won't give you a 50 amp site unless your 50 amp or 40', they save them for larger campers," notes one camper.
Noise factors: Some campgrounds experience noise from nearby roads or activities. "The nearby shooting range is incredibly loud" and "My son got poison sumac behind our site" warns Angelica K. about potential issues at one location.
Activity planning: Spring Gulch Resort Campground offers numerous family-friendly amenities. "This campground was very nice. They had a live band one evening. Activities though the day were fun. Clean bath houses and staff was friendly," shared Dawn T.
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