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Tent campgrounds near Millersville, Pennsylvania offer primitive sites within wooded areas and along waterways. Mill Creek Camping Area in Lancaster provides creekside tent sites with cool, shaded locations approximately 10 miles from Millersville. Susquehannock State Park Campground in Drumore features walk-in tent sites with scenic views of the Susquehanna River, while Hibernia County Park in Coatesville offers tent campers wooded sites in two separate loops.
Most tent sites in the region feature grassy or mixed terrain surfaces with minimal site preparation. Lancaster County Mill Creek Camping Area provides fire rings and picnic tables at each site, but lacks showers and electrical hookups. Water access is available at most locations, though campers should bring containers for carrying water from central spigots. Reservations are recommended for weekend camping, particularly during the peak season from May through October. Sites typically cost $15-25 per night. Many locations maintain seasonal operations, with Hibernia County Park open weekends only during the camping season.
Wooded cover creates natural privacy between tent sites at most locations, especially in Hibernia County Park's Fiddler's Loop. The proximity to creeks and streams provides natural cooling during hot summer months. Mill Creek's tent sites benefit from streamside locations that moderate temperatures. A visitor to Mill Creek noted, "The stream is refreshing and the site stays fairly cool. When it hits high temperatures a quick dip in the water is amazing." Lower Allen Community Park offers creekside tent camping accessible for kayakers who can float directly to their sites. Tent campers should be aware that some locations, particularly Mill Creek, experience heavy trail traffic from hikers passing through camping areas, potentially reducing privacy.
"Potable water is available in several places on each loop. The bathhouses are rebuilt recently and are very nice. Some walk in tent sites."
"This is Organized Group Tenting Only."
from $28 - $72 / night
Check Availability"Campgrounds are spaced out large spaces for multiple tents, camping cost $25 a night flat rate, for up to 6 days. Campground will refund you if rain prevents your stay or allow you to rebook."
from $23 / night
Check Availability"Inexpensive $15 a night, but you only get picnic table and fire ring. No hook ups. Great children's pond for 12 and under. Brandywine creek and Chambers Lake are there too. Great playground."
"We loved the lake campground. My kids are age 3-12. There’s running water available, porta potties are very clean and don’t smell and are lit with a street lamp. Very quiet at night."
from $15 - $50 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"The park is in the suburbs so it’s close to lots of things. They do lock the park at dusk though. They have portapotties, fire pits, and picnic tables."
from $10 - $25 / night
Check Availability"Terrific space for exploring"
"well marked trails great for hiking. pet friendly! we love walking here with our dog. there are even a few great spots to get a small creek swim in! It also has a greag picnic area with grills."
from $57 / night
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TravelerCountry 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!
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.
GuideWe 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.
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.
GuideYou 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.
ScoutThe 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.
GuideWe stayed here to go to the Hershey RV show—about 55 min drive. Right in the center of Amish country. Campground is adults only. It was very clean. The bathrooms were very clean with great water pressure. The roads are tight for getting into sites. Site 5 was not level side to side. We met great people there.
GuideWe only spent the night and didn't look at the amenities. The manager was very friendly and accommodating.
ScoutThe campground is in excellent condition. The facilities are top notch. The excellence and care of the campground is evident. The 4 stars is only due to the road noise and many of the sites are on top of each other. You feel like your neighbor is at your camp fire.
Tent camping near Millersville, Pennsylvania offers sites on predominantly flat terrain with elevations between 300-500 feet above sea level. The area experiences humid continental climate with average summer temperatures between 75-85°F during peak camping season. Most campgrounds maintain seasonal operations from April through October, with several parks limiting camping to weekends only outside of summer months.
Hiking trails network: At Susquehannock State Park Campground, trails lead to scenic river overlooks. "There are lots of long scenic hiking trails down to Deer creek and to the Susquehanna River. There's a great bike trail to the Conowingo dam which is a nice place to visit, and a great place to see lots of eagles," notes David G.
Fishing opportunities: Several sites provide creek and lake access for fishing. At Lower Allen Community Park, the Yellow Breeches Creek offers good fishing spots. "Cute site in a local township park that not many people know about... The sites sit right along the Yellow Breeches creak so you can put in a few miles up and float down to your site," explains Joann.
Water activities: Many campsites offer creek access for summer cooling. Chambers Lake at Hibernia County Park allows non-motorized boating. "The lake is about a 3 minute hike down the clearly marked trails. The children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing," writes Anna in her review.
Natural cooling: Creekside locations provide temperature moderation during summer heat. Meagan J. describes Mill Creek Camping Area as having "large spaces for multiple tents... Campsite for where we stayed is down by the creek making for a cooler camping experience and love the sound of water flowing at night."
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds feature generously sized sites. At Mill Creek Camping Area, "campgrounds are spaced out large spaces for multiple tents, camping cost $25 a night flat rate, for up to 6 days. Campground will refund you if rain prevents your stay or allow you to rebook."
Hammock-friendly trees: Wooded sites at Hibernia County Park provide ideal hammock setups. As Jennifer S. explains, "Most sites are heavily wooded which means plenty of hammock hanging opportunities. The sites are mostly grass, and not very well defined which means the distance between you and your neighbor can vary depending on how you set up camp."
Weekend-only operations: Many parks have limited schedules. Jennifer S. notes about Hibernia County Park: "This campground is only open on the weekends, in season. Sites can be reserved on line, by phone, or by 'first come, first served' self-registration."
Water access limitations: Water sources vary by campground. At Hibernia, "There is NO DUMP STATION... There are only pit toilets in Fiddler's loop, however there is a bathroom with running water, flush toilets and electric outlets (no shower) within walking distance of the loop."
Trail traffic issues: Some campsites experience significant hiker traffic. At Lancaster County Mill Creek Camping Area, Philip B. observed: "The site is public access and there are lots of hikes, joggers, and people expecting you not to be camping. I was woke up every morning by people walking through the site but the conversation were friendly and pleasant."
Budget-friendly options: Hibernia County Park offers affordable rates with basic amenities. "Inexpensive $15 a night, but you only get picnic table and fire ring. No hook ups. Great children's pond for 12 and under. Brandywine creek and Chambers Lake are there too. Great playground," explains John Z.
Kid-friendly fishing: Designated children's fishing areas exist at several parks. "The park ranger this weekend was the nicest and very helpful with directions to walk to the playground and indoor restrooms. The children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing," reports Anna about her family's experience.
Park lock-up awareness: Some parks close gates at specific times. At Lower Allen Community Park, "The park is in the suburbs so it's close to lots of things. They do lock the park at dusk though. They have portapotties, fire pits, and picnic tables."
Limited RV capacity: Most sites accommodate smaller RVs only. Jennifer S. advises about Ridley Creek State Park: "Though at first glance the sites don't look big enough to house an RV, there are a few sites that will, including #3, #17 & #18 and plenty of sites will fit a small RV or pop up camper. They aren't level, but nothing a little creative positioning can't fix."
Prepare for no hookups: Most tent-focused sites lack RV amenities. "There are NO HOOKUPS, and water is not easy to come by if you are in an RV. If you are coming in an RV, you should come with a full water tank," notes Jennifer about Hibernia County Park.
Alternative dump locations: No onsite dump stations means planning ahead. "There are a few nearby campgrounds that will let you dump for a fee, otherwise, you'll have to look for a truck stop on the way home."
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