1 campground with availability this weekend
Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country and Pinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park feature upscale glamping accommodations in Pennsylvania's scenic countryside. Both resorts house luxury canvas tents and yurts with amenities not found in traditional camping sites. Pinch Pond's glamping options include climate-controlled interiors, comfortable queen-sized beds with linens, and private decks overlooking the property's wooded areas. Thousand Trails offers safari-style tents and yurts with electricity, kitchenettes, and tasteful rustic décor that blends with the natural surroundings. Some units feature en-suite bathrooms while others provide easy access to upgraded shower facilities. Twin Grove RV Resort also maintains premium glamping accommodations with similar comforts. "The place was very nice. Clean bathrooms and showers," noted one visitor about their glamping experience.
Situated near Pennsylvania's renowned Renaissance Faire, these glamping resorts provide convenient access to Hershey Park attractions just 35 minutes away. On-site amenities include swimming pools, mini-golf courses, and fishing ponds where guests can relax between adventures. The surrounding Lancaster County countryside offers unique cultural experiences, with Amish communities and horse-drawn buggy tours available nearby. Hiking trails wind through the property at Thousand Trails, while Pinch Pond features recreational activities including basketball courts and arcade games. A recent visitor highlighted the location advantages: "Great campground. Lots of sites. Great location for activities including Hershey Park, Hershey Chocolate factory, Hershey RV show." These glamping destinations are particularly popular during summer months and Renaissance Faire weekends, requiring advance reservations during peak seasons.
"This campground has a little something for everyone, from full hook up sites neatly stacked next to each other, to quiet patches of grass next to the river."
"The area up on the hill in the back is next to the CSX train track that runs 24/7. Lazy River Rest does flood when it rains and our relatives had to relocate their first night until it dried out."
"Friendly staff, clean bathhouses. Sites well maintained but ours wasn’t level. Gets packed on weekends. Lots of families enjoying their time together, campfires, kids playing."
"campground so inconveniently located (more on this later) right next to highway I76."
"That said, as the PA Dutch Country RV Resort rests at a slightly higher elevation than the turnpike, I have to admit, we really didn’t notice much of any noise coming from the highway and what’s more,"
"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"
"Nice chairs, fire pit, and picnic table. The bath house was extremely clean and very nice. The pool was nice, but being that it was the end of June, the water was freezing! I couldn't get in!"
"They have upgraded the tent sites since last year, no more primitive sites, all the tent sites are now mulch pad with water and electric."
from $45 - $279 / night
"The lake is large and gorgeous. There are a lot of lake side campsites which are amazing. The hosts are all very friendly."
"We stayed in July on site 235. When we arrived, our first thought was “Wow, these sites are narrow!” Fortunately, backing in was fairly easy. Some sites would’ve been more difficult."
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"We first had a 2 point site near the river, but when it rains the sites get flooded with runoff from the campground. We moved to a full hookup on the Delaware section."
"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."
"Starlite offers a wide variety of amenities such as a community pool, general store, snack bar, playground area, toilets, indoor shower stalls, daily activities, pets permitted, water/electric utilities"
"We had two sites this trip with water and electric, but they do have quite a few full hook-up sites. Overall the sites were large, with trees between, providing additional privacy."
"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."
"The entrance in off the main road turns you into the theme park. Fear not. Turn in and follow the road to the right and into the campground. We stayed on site 123 with a 40 ft Allegro Bus."
"The "pet loop" was clearly geared towards RVs etc. All of the sites are full electric and more than a few have very little space for a family size tent to be safely away from the fire ring."
"Site 365 at this time of year was very quiet and secluded. Cold it was, 15 degrees was a teeth chattering experience. However our A Liner Ranger kept me warm and cozy."
"Staff is excellent. Camp store is well stocked. Can’t beat this place!!"
"Nice ice cream shop and on-site restaurant. 2 very clean pools and water slides. 2 nice dog parks. Needs a pond and more shade but still is one of the nicer parks around."
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!
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.
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.
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.
TravelerThere was no hot water in the showers. There are no dog poo stations. There is a dumpster marked “STAFF ONLY”. It’s nice they have a place to stuff the staff!
TravelerOMG! Next to busy interstate, railroad tracks and shooting range. Way to much for me!
ScoutHorrible stay brown water Dep had them on boil water went down hill the past 4 yrs
GuideA beautiful, well maintained park with lots to do, great bathroom facilities and extremely nice people. The electric sites aren't all together, so you don't have RV's lined up but maybe annoying for folks who are tent camping. Avoid the locations in the mid-30's by the dumpster, both staff and campers start shaking the lid around 6:30. Between 5 AM and noon staff were driving big trucks and ATV's around with loud reverse horns, and slamming the fire pit grills, which they store sideways. Overall I had a really wonderful time, but that's largely down to good sound reduction inside the van. Almost zero cell service. I was able to get a couple of text messages in and out, but seemed to be a fluke.
Several yurt camping options near Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania offer elevated glamping experiences throughout the year. Located in Lebanon County at approximately 1,000 feet elevation, Mount Gretna's moderate climate creates favorable camping conditions even during summer when temperatures typically range 10-15 degrees cooler than surrounding lowland areas. This region's unique combination of woodland campgrounds and proximity to cultural attractions makes it popular for campers seeking yurt accommodations with varying levels of amenities.
Visit nearby Hershey Park attractions: With Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country only 35 minutes from Hershey, this makes an excellent base camp. "Our site was a two point site (water and electric) the road was dirt it seemed separate from the main drag of the campground, sites were wide but not very deep," notes one camper about Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country.
Explore Amish communities: Experience local culture through horse and buggy rides. A visitor to Old Mill Stream Campground shared that "An Amish buggy comes through with some great baked goods." This campground provides convenient access to authentic Amish experiences.
Enjoy water recreation: Gifford Pinchot State Park offers extensive lake activities just a short drive from Mount Gretna. "I took an early morning hike on the 8.5 mile Lakeside Trail that goes around the lake and it was really awesome to see the lake from all different angles," reports a visitor to Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground.
Play disc golf: Multiple courses exist within state parks near Mount Gretna. "Both areas have their own 18 hole disc golf course, but I will say: BEWARE of poison ivy!! We played the first 10 holes around the Conewago day use area and I was shocked at how much poison ivy we had to dodge all over the prime walking areas through the course."
Private wooded sites: Many campgrounds offer secluded spots with natural separation. At Starlite Camping Resort, "Overall the sites were large, with trees between, providing additional privacy. Except for the Plateau sites, which have the amazing view, the rest of the campground had a great tree cover! Too often private campgrounds attempt to squeeze as many sites as possible and end up with campers on top of their neighbors, but at Starlight, the sites felt very secluded."
Clean facilities: Consistently mentioned across campground reviews. "Bathroom was just remodeled so it's excellent! Good price!" noted a camper at Old Mill Stream Campground. Another visitor to Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA mentioned "Spotless bathrooms. Nice pool and playgrounds. Not a lot of traffic. Quiet. Friendly."
Scenic views: Elevated locations provide panoramic vistas. "There is also a great view of the surrounding countryside because it's up on a big hill. If you're hauling a big camper you'll need power for the hills," advised a visitor to Starlite Camping Resort.
Year-round yurt options: Several campgrounds offer insulated yurts for off-season camping. PA Dutch Country provides yurt rentals with heating that remain comfortable even during cooler months.
Seasonal considerations: Fall brings cooler temperatures but spectacular foliage. "We decided to camp in the fall and did a cabin since it was colder and we had the baby. We loved it!" shared a visitor to Thousand Trails Circle M.
Noise factors: Some campgrounds experience noise from nearby shooting ranges or highways. "Main drawback is noise from road and shooting range nearby. Fortunately our dog wasn't bothered by the sound of gunshots and it's only during the day," noted a camper at Pinch Pond.
Reservation requirements: Most yurt accommodations book quickly, especially during peak times. "It's hard to get here with no reservations," warned a visitor to PA Dutch Country RV Resort.
Weather variations: Mountain locations can experience sudden weather changes. "When it rains the sites get flooded with runoff from the campground," cautioned a camper at Circle M regarding riverside sites.
Activity-rich campgrounds: Choose locations with built-in entertainment options. Visitors to Twin Grove RV Resort note, "At night they have a merry go round, train, giant slide and ferries wheel you can ride. The bathrooms are always clean and staff is friendly. They also have a restaurant if you want a break from cooking."
Swimming options: Pools provide reliable water recreation regardless of weather. "The facilities are all lovely, staff in the camp store are kind and helpful. The snack bar is very convenient, breakfasts on the weekends in the summer. Close to lots of great activities and there is lots to do at the campground as well," shared a visitor to Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA.
Kid-friendly yurts: Look for yurts with multiple sleeping areas and proximity to playgrounds. "Our site was very nice! We were in a back in site #4. The patio was concrete stone, very pretty. Nice chairs, fire pit, and picnic table. The bath house was extremely clean and very nice," noted a camper at Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA.
Halloween events: Many campgrounds host special weekend activities during October. "They had Halloween ever at every weekend of October and we spent Halloween weekend here. The kids loved it!!" reported a visitor to Circle M RV & Camping Resort.
Site selection: Choose locations that accommodate slide-outs and provide adequate leveling. "Sites are very close together. Fire rings are very close to campers. Water was rusty in our row came out brown at first then was tan after running through our filter for the entire stay," cautioned a visitor to PA Dutch Country.
Utility considerations: Water pressure and electrical amperage vary widely. "Water pressure and electric were both great throughout the stay. There is no internet, but we had good cell phone service," shared a camper at Hersheypark Camping Resort.
Accessibility challenges: Mountain terrain can create steep access roads. "Unlevel is an understatement we were in E row and every camper there had front end 4 foot off the ground. Many other sites were the same. The walk to pool and all other amenities was not pleasant due to hills."
Seasonal timing: Consider weekday visits during peak season. "It gets very full on the weekends here," noted a Circle M visitor, while another at Hersheypark Camping Resort advised, "Stone surface. Not to bad for leveling. Our site was spacious."
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