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Campgrounds around Millersville, Pennsylvania feature a blend of RV, tent, and cabin accommodations primarily offered through established campgrounds rather than public lands. The area hosts several family-oriented camping facilities including Circle M RV and Camping Resort, which operates from April through November, and Old Mill Stream Campground, which remains open year-round. Many sites provide full hookups for RVs, picnic tables, fire rings, and bathhouse facilities. The Lancaster County location places campers within convenient reach of both countryside attractions and urban amenities.
Seasonal considerations heavily influence camping experiences in this region. Most campgrounds operate from early spring through late fall, with only a limited number remaining open during winter months. Weather patterns generally support comfortable camping from April through October, with July and August bringing higher humidity and temperatures. Reservations become essential during summer weekends and holiday periods when facilities often reach capacity. Amenities vary significantly between locations, with most offering at least basic electric hookups and water access. As one visitor described Pequea Creek Campground, "Beautiful picturesque campground with large spots and a lot of trees. Very quiet and close enough to Lancaster for shopping. Covered bridges and road side shopping are close by."
Proximity to Amish country represents a defining feature of the camping experience around Millersville. Several campgrounds provide convenient access to Lancaster County's cultural attractions, covered bridges, and roadside markets. The campgrounds tend to be well-maintained with amenities ranging from basic to resort-style facilities including swimming pools, recreation halls, and organized activities. Privacy between sites varies considerably, with some locations offering more generous spacing than others. A camper noted about one location, "The campground is hilly which means that a fair number of sites are not level." Family-friendly activities abound both within campgrounds and in surrounding areas, making this region particularly suitable for those interested in combining outdoor recreation with cultural experiences. Water recreation opportunities exist at select locations, though they're less prominent than in other camping regions.
"Close to Lancaster for necessities and great proximity to Baltimore and Philadelphia for day trips."
"I used to stay here all the time with my grandparents when they were around. It was always some of the best times for me."
"Tent sites are lined up along the water which is great for fishing (especially when you need to stay close to the littles sleeping in the tent). Lots of benches lined up along the water."
"Not to noisy being next to a theme park. The bath house was just remodeled so it's excellent! Good price!"
"Covered bridges and road side shopping are close by. Enjoyed river tubing which is close by to this campground. Music bingo on Saturday night was so much fun. Owners are very nice and helpful."
"The wife & I stayed in site 22 for three nights and bicycled 14 miles, some along the Susquehanna, on nearby Enola Low Grade Trail . "
"Great, convenient location. Cost friendly considering the location. Clean grounds & maintained sites. Mix of open & shaded sites, all appear to be pretty level, our site was next to stream."
"The site was right next to the creek. Shade is perfect for our dogs. Office personnel were so very helpful. Office does close at 4 but that is due to staff shortages."
"Just down the road about a mile or so was the Indian Steps Museum which is owned by York Conservation Society."
"Its close proximity to the Susquehanna River, Otter Creek, and the Mason Dixon Trail is absolutely ideal! Sites are spacious and nice! Restrooms clean!"
"Highly recommend staying here with lots of close hiking trails within driving distance."
"There was a lot of space so walking our dogs was great. The smaller bathroom stalls are pretty small but got the job done. Playground and pool were both nice and clean. Wonderful place for a family."
"This is a great spot for visiting Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County and about a one-hour drive to Hersheypark. Our site(# 837) was a good size for our motor home+ toad."
"We stayed at one of the primitive tent sites with no hookups adjacent to the farm field. Watching a horse drawn equipment cutting grass while we cooked dinner was a joy."
"We stayed here in November with beautiful weather which meant the large farm behind the campground was spraying manure over their fields. We could smell it."
"The site was covered and it was cool around 4:30pm when the sun went behind the trees. It didn’t look like all sites had that much cover so be careful."
"The large lake is great for a day of kayaking and fishing with supplies readily available for rent at the boat dock store."
"The observatory is open to public once a month, we recommend you plan your trip around this."
"Located w/in walking distance of small town of Intercourse, PA, with plenty of shopping and Amish crafts. Very friendly people. Inexpensive stay."
"Within walking distance are Amish shops, and guided tours into the Amish countryside. Restaurants are nearby. Clean and quiet area."
from $57 - $70 / night
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LegendPros- Pool is sparkling clear and new. Mini golf is awesome. Nice people, nice store.
Cons- further from Hershey Park than ideal, lots of seasonal campers leaving for work before dawn in loud trucks, not much privacy, some road noise.
GuideBASE ACCESS REQUIRED!
Electric/Water/Sewer hookup sites for $56 a night! (2 night minimum) Which is a great full hookup price, even though it's gone up $6 since last year. Weekly and monthly pricing available as well.
The sites are neat, well maintained, level, and sunny with concrete pads and paved campground roads. Centrally located laundry facilities and airconditioned bath house. Playground, boat launch, beach volleyball court, disk golf, basketball court, and outdoor pool all within walking distance. Other base amenities include: commissary, gas station, bowling, BBQ, Dunkin', and Greek restaurants, and golf. (I'm sure I'm forgetting something.)
Note: in July it is very buggy - the biting flies are the worst. So bring bug spray or a screened in tent to eat in.
The downside: the reservation system is a major PITA. You have to download a PDF packet, fill it out, and EMAIL it in. When you get your confirmation, it doesn't include a specific site number. You get assigned one when they call you the week of your scheduled check-in for payment completion.
Don't miss out on: the water! My advice would be to reserve one of their boats at the same time you reserve your campsite. The water in this area is great - no jellyfish, low waves. You can SUP, kayak, pontoon boat. Whatever your preference. There are large flats of grasses - which you'd want to avoid with a motor but are so much fun to paddle over. Also check out the Susquehanna National Wildlife Refuge island. You can't go inland, but you can anchor off shore, jump in and wade around the shallows.
Also very driveable to an off-base movie theater, Baltimore, and Havre de Grace.
ScoutWe stayed only one night in primitive tent site which was massive with a turnaround. It was great. There are fire pits and picnic tables and level ground. Very serene. We walked down to the river, breathtaking. Not sure of other amenities as we didn’t use them.
ScoutWhere do I start?
We came to this campground to connect with family who was hiking the AT. We left after one miserable night. Here are some reasons:
A giant confederate flag near the entrance
Highway noise and not one but two train tracks
One Filthy “bathroom”
No shade at our campsite- despite other available sites with some shade
A trail of poison ivy on the narrow path to the river
Cigarette butts everywhere
And a creepy man on a bike who declared he was a local and wouldn’t leave our site while I was alone and insisted on talking to me about the strip club down the street, where to buy condoms and how my tent’s mesh shelf is perfect for drying out my wet panties.
ScoutWe called ahead of time to reserve two sites for two nights for a bunch of people from out of state and some hikers from the AT. They said it was $35 per site per night. When we arrived we were told that we had to pay for three nights because it was a holiday weekend AND that the price was per tent. The porta potties were gross and hadn’t been serviced in a while. It was difficult to use them. During a heat wave we were given a site with little shade when several sites further along with plenty of trees were empty. The plumbed bathroom was dirty and had no soap. The shop did not in fact sell love bait, which cramped our fishing style. There is a loud rail road with constant trains on one side and a very busy highway with loud trucks on the other. The river front was lovely, but with detritus from previous campers on the rocks. We left after one night.
ScoutWell maintained campgrounds with thoughtful touches. Staff very friendly and responsive.
ScoutIts such a beautiful campground and very quite and clean showers and bathrooms
ScoutGreat campsite, plenty of space. It rained a lot and our campsite was a little muddy (not bad) but nearby campsites had large puddles
LegendWe spent a weekend at French Creek State Park as our home base for the Chester County Balloon Festival. We stayed for 2 nights at a full-hookup paved site, which ran us $55.25 per night.
WHAT I LIKED:
Peace& Quiet: The state park itself was lovely, serene, and felt nice and spacious.
Prime Location: At just 30 minutes away from the balloon festival, this is the closest campground.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
The"Leveling" Challenge: We were at site#C-241, which had a pretty significant slope. It took a few boards under the rear wheels and fully extended jacks just to get us anywhere near level.
Tight Fit for Big Rigs: Even though there was plenty of open space behind our site, the actual driveway pad was too short to comfortably fit our motorhome and Jeep together. Compared to other state parks we’ve visited, the interior roads and layouts felt a bit on the tight side.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
Cabin camping options near Millersville, Pennsylvania offer outdoor enjoyment across 8 months of the year, with most facilities closing from December through February. Overnight accommodations range from rustic tent sites priced at $35-45 per night to cabin rentals with various amenities. Sites within 20 miles of Millersville provide convenient access to both Susquehanna River recreation and Amish country attractions.
Creek exploration: Pequea Creek Campground offers family-friendly water activities. "We enjoyed the birds singing in the mornings and welcomed grandkids' visit for splashing and floating in Pequea Creek," reports J W. The site features different access points to the water, with site 24 noted for having "steps down the 'levee' affording easier access to the creek."
Disc golf and wildlife watching: Muddy Run Rec Park maintains a "very well laid out and up kept disc golf course" according to Alanna M. The park spans 144 acres with numerous wildlife viewing opportunities. "My favorite evening activities (besides enjoying a campfire) are dusk deer-watching! There are hundreds of deer in this protected park," shares Jenn D.
Kayaking and tubing: River recreation ranks high for visitors to the area. "The boat launch is in great shape and with the close islands makes it great to put the kayaks in this huge gorgeous river! Then throw in Otter Creek... it's a great adventure paddling up the creek," explains Sean M. about Otter Creek Campground.
Indoor and outdoor pool options: Circle M RV and Camping Resort provides swimming options regardless of weather. "Nice indoor and outdoor pools!" notes Joe B. This extends the swimming season beyond summer months, with another visitor mentioning "They have an indoor pool and spa (spa closed due to Covid)."
Spacious, level sites: Country Acres Campground receives consistent praise for site quality. "Our site(# 837) was a good size for our motor home+ toad. It was level and covered in gravel, like all sites and roadways within the campground," describes Matt S., who also appreciated the "nicely kept grassy area between sites."
Amish country immersion: The opportunity to observe working Amish farms stands out for many visitors. "We stayed at one of the primitive tent sites with no hookups adjacent to the farm field. Watching a horse drawn equipment cutting grass while we cooked dinner was a joy," shares Edison L. about their experience at Mill Bridge Village & Camp Resort.
Water connection planning: Prepare for varied utility layouts at some campgrounds. "Bring 50 ft of hose for water hook up and an extension cord with a converter. The water hook ups are randomly placed, ours was 2 sites away," advises Chris G. about Muddy Run Rec Park.
Limited WiFi access: Internet connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. "WiFi is available at a cost," notes Kasey M. about Circle M RV. Another camper mentions, "WiFi at our site was a bit weak" at Beacon Hill Camping, while others report "Internet was ok and they ask folks to not stream."
Seasonal limitations: Most facilities operate from early spring through late fall. "This campground was great for a weekend trip," says Nate & Erika L., highlighting the short-term nature of many visits to the region. Some locations like Old Mill Stream Campground operate year-round, but with reduced services during winter.
Water activities for various ages: Multiple locations offer water recreation. "The pool is new and has a sloped entrance so my two year old could play by himself and loved it," shares Megan T. about Country Acres Campground, which received praise for its family-friendly amenities.
Halloween camping events: Several campgrounds run special fall activities. "We had Halloween ever at every weekend of October and we spent Halloween weekend here. The kids loved it!!" reports Kasey M. Another visitor notes, "I have taken my kids to the Quarryville location on multiple occasion for their Halloween events. Absolutely amazing!"
Playground access: Most family-oriented campgrounds maintain play areas. "There are two playgrounds located within close proximity to most camping sites," explains Alanna M., though noting they "have been pretty worn down over the years and could use some TLC but still heavily occupied by children each weekend."
Site selection advice: Choose carefully for larger rigs. "We lucked out with a lot that was slightly more secluded on the end of a road, but paid for it with a very sloped lot that made sitting at the picnic table or camp chairs a bit of a struggle," cautions Nate & Erika L.
Quiet options for adults: Beacon Hill Camping offers an adults-only environment. "Quiet and surrounded by Amish farm lands and shopping locations nearby. It's not a big campground but it's friendly, clean, and well maintained," describes Alex & Mary O. The campground provides a peaceful alternative for those without children.
RV site leveling: Many campgrounds feature prepared pads. "We got pretty lucky and were assigned one of the concrete pads that was pretty level," notes Nick E. about Circle M. Others mention the campground is "hilly which means that a fair number of sites are not level," requiring leveling blocks or careful site selection.
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Which is the most popular campground near Millersville, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Millersville, PA is Thousand Trails Circle M with a 3.9-star rating from 19 reviews.
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