Best Campgrounds near Peach Glen, PA

Campgrounds near Peach Glen, Pennsylvania range from established state parks to private RV resorts, with most facilities concentrated within a 30-mile radius. Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground and Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground offer diverse accommodation options including tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. The region includes several mixed-use campgrounds that cater to both tent campers seeking primitive experiences and RV travelers requiring full hookups. Many locations feature waterfront access, with Gifford Pinchot providing lakeside camping that draws visitors throughout the warmer months.

Seasonal operations vary significantly across the area, with most campgrounds open from April through October or November. Pine Grove Furnace operates from March to mid-December, while Caledonia State Park remains open year-round. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend stays during summer months. One camper noted, "Beautiful picturesque campground with large spots and a lot of trees. Very quiet and close enough to Lancaster for shopping." Road access is generally good throughout the region, with most campgrounds accessible via paved roads. Cell service can be spotty in more remote areas, especially in the mountainous terrain surrounding Pine Grove Furnace and Michaux State Forest.

Campers consistently praise the natural settings and recreational opportunities available at parks near Peach Glen. Gifford Pinchot State Park receives particular attention for its lake access. "This is a great little campground with lots of electric sites and nice, updated bathrooms. It's at the midpoint of the Appalachian Trail so there are lots of great hikes as well as a nice path between the two lakes," shared one visitor about Pine Grove Furnace. Several campgrounds in the area feature proximity to historical attractions, with multiple options near Gettysburg offering convenient access to battlefield tours and museums. Families appreciate the combination of outdoor recreation and cultural experiences available within short driving distances. Noise levels vary considerably, with state park campgrounds generally offering more separation between sites than private RV parks, where spaces can be notably close together.

Best Camping Sites Near Peach Glen, Pennsylvania (137)

    1. Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Peach Glen, PA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 486-7174

    $24 - $43 / night

    "It’s at the midpoint of the Appalachian Trail so there are lots of great hikes as well as a nice path between the two lakes. Our new favorite in Pennsylvania!"

    "We were right at the intersection near the campground entrance and one of the other loops, but it wasn't noisy at all. The drinking water was right next to our site, which was handy."

    2. Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Wellsville, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 292-4112

    $24 - $89 / night

    "We have a small camper and there are some great sites on the lake side to park it where you can get AMAZING sunset views.  "

    "We had site 108 which is an electric site along the shore and close to the beach, and it was perfect for our needs. "

    3. Caledonia State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Fayetteville, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 352-2161

    $24 - $151 / night

    "Stayed here two nights while visiting Gettysburg (short 20mi drive between the two). Stayed on Chinquapin Hill, each site has picnic table and fire ring and good space for camp."

    "It’s a fantastic state park with great picnic areas next to the creek. You can also drive up the road to the dam where there’s a beautiful lake with fishing, kayaking, etc."

    4. Gettysburg Campground

    26 Reviews
    Gettysburg, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 642-5713

    "I always appreciate the near solitude experience of this campground as 90% of the sites are RV sites, that are kept away from the tenting area."

    "If you’re looking for a backwoods, off-the-beaten-path type of campground, this isn’t it."

    5. Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA

    26 Reviews
    Fairfield, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 642-5713

    "Spent 2 nights at Gettysburg KOA in July while touring Pennsylvania with granddaughter. Very convenient to historical stuff. Large sites, separated by rocks and trees. Quiet and private."

    "Our site was very spacious, beautifully landscaped and wooded, but right next to the road. There was a buffer of trees, but unfortunately that didn’t make much of a difference with regard to noise."

    6. Artillery Ridge Campground

    25 Reviews
    Gettysburg, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 334-1288

    "This park is a perfect location if you want to explore Gettysburg National Historical Site as you can literally walk across the street and be in the park or venture½ mile up the road and you come to the"

    "Behind the campsite we stayed at, we learned connected to Stangler Farm, which served as a hospital for the wounded."

    7. Mountain Creek Camp Ground

    9 Reviews
    Peach Glen, PA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 486-7681

    "Campsites could be further apart and there's only one bathhouse and it's at the entrance."

    "Two bath houses, one near the entrance and one in the way back. May not be anything fancy or new, but they are clean. Staff needed to be reminded about activities scheduled during the week."

    8. Deer Run Campgrounds

    8 Reviews
    Mount Holly Springs, PA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 486-8168

    "This central Pa campground is located a short drive to many attractions. Amish Country, Hershey, Gettysburg, and winerys are within 40 min drive. There are many things to do at the campground, also."

    9. Granite Hill Camping Resort

    16 Reviews
    Fairfield, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 642-8749

    "Great shade and access to the playground. You can let the kids play all day while sitting at your campsite cooking and just hanging. It’s only 15 yards for the play set."

    "Nice place to camp me and the wife was there July 4th weekend close to the pool"

    10. Codorus State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Porters Sideling, PA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 637-2816

    $24 - $247 / night

    "The trails from Campground are ok for a short walk, not much of a lake view but mostly shaded trail.  The pool is conveniently located maybe even walking distance for some.  "

    "Older State Park just outside of Hanover, PA. Used it as a home base to explore Gettysburg and the surrounding area."

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Recent Reviews near Peach Glen, PA

917 Reviews of 137 Peach Glen Campgrounds


  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park

    Hot showers! But no dump station

    Campsite We stayed at M17 after staying at M26 for a night. 17 wasn’t as level and so we had to scrunch to one side of the site to get level. It was closer to the bath house. Overall cozy. Bath house It’s in need of some repairs but don’t let that scare you- these showers are hot and the shower wands are a really nice convenience after using cold push button showers. Lantern flies! Invasive Spotted Lantern Flies are everywhere. I squished as many as I could but keep an eye out and check your gear before leaving! Dump station This campsite doesn’t have a dump station so we went to the Cunningham falls site to dump after leaving and they let us dump no problem. Road noise Since you’re near the highway, there is constant road noise and it’s even worse on the trails but it’s quiet otherwise. Deducted one star for no dump station.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park

    Great non-electric site, no dumstation

    This site is at the very top of the loop so it has a great cozy vibe and is spaced well away from other sites. The only downside is that the bathhouse is a walk downhill and then a walk back uphill. Surprised there’s no place for someone to park next to the bathhouse - only trails to it- so if you have accessibility needs, consider choosing a site that’s lower in the loop. The site is level and was raked by the hosts before we got there. Really clean and quiet except for some road noise. Showers are SO nice compared to other campsite. Hot water is hot, no push buttons, and there is a shower wand in both stalls. No dump station though!! Dump before you get here. Also if you work remote and depend on service, it’s spotty. Very wooded so Starlink can’t help much. OH- Don’t bother visiting the winery down the road. Ew. Just don’t.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Hagerstown / Antietam Battlefield KOA

    Dense and chaotic, but great breakfast

    We got here late on a Friday and boy was it packed. It was a pretty tight fit and at a perpendicular. Not sure why campsites do that. We didn’t use the bathroom or showers because it was so late and honestly because they only had one bathroom location for all those people and it was on the opposite side of the campsite. They have SO many activities going on for kids and families including crafts and a magic show. They also had a diner and general store. Didn’t go into the store but did get breakfast from the diner and the breakfast was honestly delicious. It was about a 20 min wait at 8:15 but the quality of the food totally makes up for that. I recommend the sausage gravy and biscuits. Overall, great spot if you’ve got kids. Pretty packed if you’re just traveling or looking for some outdoor time.

  • tThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Stoevers Dam Park

    Park is closed. We were kicked out.

    LThe park is a beautiful city park. There are 7 small, level, back-in sites with electric, a picnic table and fire pit. We arrived in a Sunday and you have to call for a permit, but the office is only open on M-F during working hours. At 8 pm, a police officer told us the park was closed because of a bear, but that they had not gotten around to putting up signs. Wound up in a Walmart instead.

  • Brian C.
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Solid State Park Camping

    Stayed in a walk-in tent site. Much better spacing than typical sites, though sites 2 & 3 were basically connected. The non-walk in sites in Loop B are typical to smaller than average and mostly suited for campers/RVs.

    Pros : Site spacing/privacy was good Bathrooms and showers were clean. Firewood available at the park ($5 for 6 pieces self-serve). Location near the dam and lake trail is nice. Cell service was limited, but had reliable (but low) signal with T-Mobile at my site. Easy access (on foot) to all of the hiking trails.

    Cons: The tent pads could use some leveling and there was some trash around the site. The major negative was generator noise coming from the facility just beyond the dam. Droning generator noise was on/off at all hours of the day and went on until 10pm in the evening. Not sure how far up in Loop B this was heard, but it was pretty loud in the walk-in site area.

  • Marcandpatti B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Gettysburg Campground

    Good spot for Gettysburg, a bit spendy.

    We stayed here mid-week in September so it was very quiet. There was a bit of road noise as our site was close to the entrance. Host was super friendly. They have a bunch of things going on with groups that stay here; next group is quilters with vintage trailers, sorry to miss that. All of the utilities worked just fine. Sites re a bit close to each other, not a lot of foliage between sites.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Artillery Ridge Campground

    Great location and friendly staff

    We have a motorhome with no additional vehicle and two dogs, and this site couldn’t have been more perfect for us. A dog park, walking distance to most everything we wanted to see. The national park is mostly dog friendly. My husband caught a fish first day in the pond behind our site. The staff was super friendly and welcoming.

  • p
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Artillery Ridge Campground

    Rv stay

    Site and bathrooms clean. Activities provided free each day. Food trucks in park. Close to museum and battleground sites.


Guide to Peach Glen

The central Pennsylvania countryside around Peach Glen offers diverse camping terrain from open meadows to dense wooded areas. The region typically experiences warm summers with highs in the 80s and cool autumn nights dropping into the 40s and below. Most camping spots near Peach Glen sit at elevations between 500-1,200 feet, with higher elevations found in the nearby state forests and mountain areas.

What to do

Appalachian Trail access: At Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground, visitors can directly connect with the famous Appalachian Trail. "This is one of my favorite places to camp! Make sure you take a hike on the AT and then up to Pole Steeple for a great view! You may even bump into a through hiker excited to chat," notes Amanda H.

Historical immersion: For history enthusiasts, a campsite near Peach Glen, Pennsylvania provides convenient access to significant Civil War sites. "This campground is far enough away from home but at the same time close enough for a weekend camping trip. Nice level spots for RVs. A pet area as well as a non-pet area. A lake with a beach, as well as being close to the AT. Close to Gettysburg as well," says Pam B. about Pine Grove Furnace.

Creek exploration: At Mountain Creek Camp Ground, water activities provide refreshing entertainment. "Loved camping here. The store has everything. Including hand dipped ice cream. Pool. Mini golf. A creek to fish or splash in. My husband loved finding frogs and fish," reports Emily.

What campers like

Multi-lake recreation: Campers at Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground appreciate the abundant water activities. "A great place to get away to nature but also be close enough to stores and things," explains Ben W. The park offers both fishing and swimming options.

Firefly viewing: Natural phenomena attract many visitors to certain campgrounds in the region. "We chose this park for the nice pool (short walk from campsites) but loved the synchronous firefly show we saw in July! Sites didn't have much privacy and bathrooms were small and outdated, although adequate," shares Stephanie S. about Caledonia State Park Campground.

Wooded privacy: Tree cover provides desirable shade and seclusion at some campsites near Peach Glen. "I stayed here for 2 nights in July 2017. The site we originally picked was advertised as 'partially shaded' but when we got there we found one small tree per site in a grass field. But on the way in we noticed there are lots of wooded sites, and asked to move. The 'full shade' sites were amazing," recounts Sarah L. at Codorus State Park.

What you should know

Winter camping options: While most campgrounds operate seasonally, some remain open year-round. "We visited this park in December so it was pretty closed down. We arrived once the sun had gone down and the park was poorly lit (by which I mean there was no lighting at all, not even at the little information kiosk) and nearly impossible to navigate," warns Sarah C. about winter camping at Caledonia State Park.

Site selection challenges: Many campgrounds have significant variations between sites. "Sites in some areas are tight, real tight. Over all, a good camping experience. Recommend a site by the creek," advises Jim C. about Mountain Creek Camp Ground.

Tent pad conditions: Ground conditions can impact comfort for tent campers. "The campsites are spacious! If you are on a site around the perimeter you can turn your chair and your back to the campground and look out into the forest! Many sites offer electric but no water at the site," explains a camper at Pine Grove Furnace.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly campgrounds: Gettysburg Battlefield KOA offers extensive family amenities. "Amazing family campsites. Staff is super friendly, amenities are perfect and super clean. A lot of activities for the entire family. KOA it's my new favorite place," raves Stephanie G.

Nature exploration: Allowing children to interact with local wildlife enhances their camping experience. "We took our 3 yo camping for the first time here. He had so much fun. It was clean campground located in a State Park. Easy walk to the lake with a small beach. There was also a beach location on the state park side vs campground side of the lake," shares Julie Y. about Gifford Pinchot.

Pool access: During summer months, swimming options provide welcome relief from heat. "Completely wooded and awesome pool available in summer months," notes Deb H. about Codorus State Park, though some visitors mention additional fees may apply for swimming facilities.

Tips from RVers

Hookup planning: At Artillery Ridge Campground, RVers should prepare for connection challenges. "Just camped here last week. We had a great time. Very quite camp ground, dog friendly, and family friendly. The lots seemed to be pretty tiny, and the sewer hook up was tricky because the pipe was so far down in the concrete block but we made it work," explains Priscilla M.

Site leveling preparation: Some campgrounds require extra equipment for leveling. "We have stayed at this camp ground twice now. The people are polite and they have a lot of activities to keep everyone occupied. But the lots are filled with tree roots that someone was always tripping over, it took 2 hours to get our camper set up because of the very uneven stone lot," cautions another camper about Granite Hill Camping Resort.

Water tank planning: Not all sites offer individual water hookups. "If traveling in an RV you will need to fill your fresh water tank as each site does not have water hook up. The cell service is 'spotty' as they state on their website, but hey you are camping," advises Adam P. about Pine Grove Furnace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Peach Glen, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Peach Glen, PA is Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 25 reviews.