Camping cabins near Kleinfeltersville, Pennsylvania are located in the southeastern portion of Pennsylvania's Appalachian Mountains at elevations ranging from 500-800 feet. This region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing. The area's limestone-rich soil supports diverse oak-hickory forests that provide natural shade for many campsites throughout the warmer months.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: French Creek State Park Campground offers two lakes for fishing with multiple species. "Lots of hiking, the lake is beautiful, at least two playgrounds (perfect for our kids), the bathrooms were well maintained. We did take our inflatable kayak out on the water, and it was lovely!" notes Katie M.
Historic attractions: Jonestown/Hershey KOA provides access to cultural sites. "You can access the Appalachian trail from campground. Lots of great food and places to go in the area. They have a river that is great for kayaking or tubing," says Lisa B., highlighting the diverse activities available.
Biking trails: Multiple campgrounds connect to regional trail systems. "The Swatara creek runs right next to it so it is great for kayaking, tubing, etc. Campground is connected to the Swatara Rail trial which is great for biking," explains Bobby S. about the trail access at Jonestown/Hershey KOA.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate room between sites. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other. Bathrooms were very nice and clean with large showers," shares Jen R. about French Creek State Park Campground.
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness is frequently mentioned. "The bathrooms were heated, and okay. I didn't care for the shower curtain system it seems less private. Laundry is quaint and coin operated," notes Kasey M. about Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country.
Family amenities: Pinch Pond Family Campground gets high marks for family features. "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," explains Melissa Y.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Winter camping is available at some locations. "Stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great! The honor system of payment at the office makes it really easy to come in late and leave early, make sure you have cash on you," advises Galit P. about French Creek State Park.
Noise factors: Be aware of potential noise sources. "The only thing that is negative is that there is a shooting range right next door. It is pretty consistent from lunch to dinner. If your out and about, it won't be an issue," warns Tara N. about Pinch Pond Family Campground.
Site selection tips: Old Mill Stream Campground offers tools to help choose the right site. "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," explains Nancy W.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas. "They have a tennis court, mini golf, basketball court, and you saw many kids out with their bicycles. There is even an arcade center for the kids and a rec center with a pool table," shares Yamileth K. about Thousand Trails Hershey.
Safety considerations: Family-friendly environments are a priority. "The campground is very safe at night, no noise disturbances at night and we had no problems having our kids wander around by themselves," notes Yamileth K. about Thousand Trails Hershey.
Entertainment options: Adventure Bound Camping Resort at Eagles Peak offers water features. "Great place for the family. The splash park is a lot of fun for both the kids and adults. The RV sites are spacious," explains Ashley S., though she cautions about the terrain: "Only downfall is the big hill to go back and forth to the activities."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Many campgrounds have terrain challenges. "Not just the one we're on but others as well. The campground is pretty hilly and they don't seem to want to level out the sites. We had to go out and get more blocks and we're still not very level front to back," shares Sammii D. about Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country.
Big rig access: Site selection is crucial for larger vehicles. "We stayed on site 123 with a 40 ft Allegro Bus. Plenty of room to maneuver a big rig. All gravel sites and we had full hookup with 50 Amp," notes Chuck W. about Old Mill Stream Campground.
Hookup placement: Check utility locations before setting up. "Each site has a firepit and picnic table. There were over 50 cable channels and all the hookups were well-placed and worked well," explains Nancy W., describing the convenience of properly positioned utilities at Old Mill Stream Campground.