Best Equestrian Camping near Shamokin, PA

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Shamokin

40 Reviews of 5 Shamokin Campgrounds

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  Ashley B.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 20, 2023

  Little Buffalo State Park Campground

  Travel stop

  We camped in on of the cabins overnight on a recent road trip. Cabins are nice and spacious, bath facilities are some of the best I've seen. We didn't;t get to explore since we were traveling, but there's plenty to do in the area.

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  Stephanie H.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 13, 2023

  Little Buffalo State Park Campground

  Quick overnight

  We arrived when it was dark out and had site #2. The camp hosts were fantastic and helped us back into a spot. The spot was hard to maneuver for a 41 ft 5th wheel because of the turning radius. There was also a drop off on the other side of the road which limited the turning radius as well. We only slept here but it looked like a nice place. The grounds are hilly.the well was dry so there wasn’t any water.

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  Ange S.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 11, 2023

  Tuscarora State Park Campground

  Tuscarora is unbeatable for local camping

  Love this park

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  Ange S.

  Guide

  

  May. 28, 2023

  Tuscarora State Park Campground

  Very nice

  Great for families or solo

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  Casey L.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 7, 2022

  Little Buffalo State Park Campground

  Love it here!!

  We just love this little park! Easy to access, big rig friendly although there is a hill to get up to campground. They have water and electricity at most sites and some are dry. They have a very clean bathhouse with a dump station. We love the fishing access, boat rentals, great playgrounds and fun activities for the kids!

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  Brie A.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 21, 2022

  Starlite Camping Resort

  Offers a wide variety of amenities and activities

  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 and laundry units. Staff was very friendly! Loved the cleanliness and atmosphere as well!

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  Lawrence D.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 19, 2022

  Ferryboat Campsites

  Typical tent camping

  They offer the typical tent camping environment, mostly out in an open field and good walk to showers/head. Other than that was enjoyable place to stay.

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  Paige H.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 19, 2022

  Tuscarora State Park Campground

  Good Stuff!

  A group of us stayed here over Memorial Day weekend. The sites were super spacious and private. There was enough room for a full overlanding setup, three vehicles, a hammock, two dogs and a two person tent with plenty of room to spare. Good hiking trails were just a short walk away from our campsite. Would definitely go back again.

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  melissa

  Guide

  

  May. 21, 2022

  Ferryboat Campsites

  It’s ok

  We enjoyed our stay here — but mostly because we liked being right on the water. If it weren’t for that this would not be the campground for us. The weather was hot so lots of tubing and fishing and kayaking in the river — we loved to sit out and watch the water go by. Wood at the camp store is incredibly expensive — they don’t sell to nightly campers by anything more than the small bundle ($8) — thankfully a lien seasonal let us buy some of his stock, otherwise we wouldn’t have been able to afford more than one fire over the weekend. Come for the river and the kind seasonal people (which is the majority).

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  Ron H.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 10, 2022

  Little Buffalo State Park Campground

  Cold April weekend

  We arrived late moring on Saturday. Reserved site 16 and it was plenty big enough for my 34ft trailer, but not enough to fit my truck. Campground is very clean and the spots are not too close to each other. Rangers are on site a lot and enforce the no alcohol policy, so keep it on the down low. We did get a chance to explore the park itself because the weather was cold and rainy.

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  Susan B.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 17, 2021

  Little Buffalo State Park Campground

  Beautiful state park

  We liked it so much we stayed another night. Quiet, wooded spots, with a very nice bathhouse, and good trails nearby. We would stay again.

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  Robin

  Guide

  

  Sep. 17, 2021

  Ferryboat Campsites

  Beautiful River View

  We stayed at a Susquehanna river view site with full hookups for 2 nights. Site was level and shaded, but very close to neighbors. Most sites were occupied by permanent or seasonal residents. Bathrooms and grounds were very clean. Rates are reasonable for what you get, and they offer discounts. We would stay here again. Update: Storms with heavy rain in the area made the river rise. We were told the campground is susceptible to flooding, so check the weather when you come!

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  Casey L.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 7, 2021

  Little Buffalo State Park Campground

  Great people!

  We went to Little Buffalo State Park for Labor Day weekend and had a blast! Great neighbors, lots of kids to play with, good playground and very clean facilities (cleaned daily). The driving path is gravel with a steep hill at the end so if you can help it I would avoid sites 32,34,36 as they are VERY difficult to back into with larger rigs. People’s trucks kept sliding down the gravel hill as they tried to back in. Overall, lots to see and do, beautiful hikes and views of the lake, will revisit!

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  Jackie F.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 22, 2021

  KOA Campground New Tripoli

  Sweet location!

  Close to Jim Thorpe and tons of recreational activities. If you’re driving through the area, there’s a Cabela’s nearby that allows boondocking. Also very close to a few Appalachian trail heads.

  There’s a cute river that flows through the campground and this one has a doggy park. Love this one!!

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  Elizabeth L.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 20, 2021

  Starlite Camping Resort

  Heaven on Earth

  We have been camping at Starlite with Dave and family for 15+ years. The campground is in a great location with easy access to Lancaster, Hershey and many other places to explore. The facilities are spotless and the campground is maintained to the highest standards I have seen. There are regular activities for all ages including bingo, crafts and live music. Add all of that to the best view we have seen and it’s a win win. We highly recommend!

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  Megan B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 9, 2021

  Little Buffalo State Park Campground

  Nothing to write home about

  In terms of PA State Parks, this one is ok. There is a pool (with a fee) that is pretty nice. The campground is small and functional. Would stay here again but not something I would seek out.

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  Brandon C.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 25, 2021

  Little Buffalo State Park Campground

  Great spot

  Its an amazing little quite camping ground. Super clean. Lots of easy hiking trails and tons of fishing.

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  Craig F.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 14, 2020

  Starlite Camping Resort

  Relaxing, Friendly, and Spacious!

   We had a great family camping weekend at Starlight and will definitely return in the future. Yes, it is quite hilly throughout the campground, but the individual sites are very level to park the camper with almost no blocks needed. 

  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. 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. Water pressure and electric were both great throughout the stay. There is no internet, but we had good cell phone service. 

  The employees in the camp store are amazing and go out of their way to make you feel welcome! I felt everyone went above and beyond to help me from the reservation process through check-in. The camp store is well stocked and also serves hand-dipped ice cream. 

  Starlight is a nice campground to relax or explore central Pennsylvania.

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  Christopher E.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 10, 2020

  Little Buffalo State Park Campground

  Really great pool

  The pool here is top notch and it's good for fishing but the hiking isn't super great. We did have a nice bat spotting walk with a Ranger when we were there and there's an interesting historic mill you can tour. The camping area was pretty hilly and not super large but it gets the job done. I'd recommend visiting the nearby huckleberry natural area to see one of the oldest living plants in the world and Hall's Dairy for excellent ice cream.

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  Paula R.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 16, 2020

  Little Buffalo State Park Campground

  Great smaller campground

  Nice for a smaller campground. Only downfall is we have smaller children and we could not bike from the campground to the pool, it was too far and the hill to get back was too big for them to ride up. Pool was great once you got there. Bathrooms are clean

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  Chris G.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 30, 2019

  Starlite Camping Resort

  Great, clean family run resort

  This is a great family run campground. The store is nice, bathhouses are clean and private. Owners are super nice. 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.

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  Timothy T.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 3, 2019

  Starlite Camping Resort

  One of the best!

  Been coming for years, clean and spacious sites. Family operated. Located between Hershey and all of the PA Dutch Lancaster County attractions.

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  Mandy F.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 18, 2019

  Tuscarora State Park Campground

  Glamping

  My girlfriends and I just stayed in the yurts for annual glamping trip. We reserved 3 of 4 yurts for first weekend in June...non peak season. Peak season requires minimum 5 day reservation, I believe. Yurts have 2 sets of bunk beds with one set having full size mattress on bottom. Yurts have heat and fans. Full size refrigerator, stove and microwave. No water but directly across from facilities with basin sinks outside for cleaning dishes, etc. Each yurt has a huge deck, 2 picnic tables and fire pit. Restrooms and showers are a hop, skip and jump from yurts and well maintained. Also each yurt comes with a moor skip to keep kayaks, paddleboards or canoes at lake. Beautiful lake surrounded by trails and includes beach area and playground. Dogs are allowed in the park but not in campgrounds (yurts and cabins). There is no tent camping here but is available at Locust Lake State Park, just a few miles away. Alcohol is prohibited. Must park in overnight lot after unloading.

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  Bryce K.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 13, 2019

  Starlite Camping Resort

  Camping

  Good for family and very shady ( lots of trees ) nice employees and all hookups and peaceful

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  Zoltan P.

  Scout

  

  May. 30, 2019

  Tuscarora State Park Campground

  Tuscarora state forest

  Off the beaten path in the middle of “pennsyl-tucky”. No cell service at all unless you drive up to the top of the mountain. It is free to camp at one of the spots but you must call the respective ranger station ahead of time and let them know your car name ect and they issue you a permit free of charge. No one will bother you here you get a car driving by here and there. There are fire pits already in place. Is mainly a pull off off of a dirt road that runs along a creek all the way through the state forest. There are bear in the region so be weary with your food. No noise pollution. No light pollution. No large towns anywhere near here all towns with very minimal population. There are trails throughout the forest but tall grass filled with ticks. Dog friendly!! Found a couple of large black rat snakes near our campsite. There are rattle snakes in the region I’ve been told too.

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  Craig F.

  Guide

  

  May. 20, 2019

  Little Buffalo State Park Campground

  A Hidden Gem In Central PA

  The campground has approximately 35 sites, most with water and electric, which is rare for many PA state parks. The sites are mostly level, gravel, and good sized for averaged sized RV’s. Larger rigs may have some issues with site length on a few sites, so check ahead of time, but there are a couple pull through sites. Fire rings and picnic tables are at each site, but no wifi in the campground area. We did have cell phone service at our campsite.

  The sites along the outer side of the look are more wooded than the inner sites.  The bathhouse is modern, very clean and well maintained. A playground is near bathhouse in the campground, along with several hiking trails. The dump station is easily accessible. Firewood is also available for purchase at the campground.

  The campground is located across the road from the actual state park, which is beautiful and well maintained. A large lake is the centerpiece surrounded by multiple hiking trails, picnic areas, and a large swimming pool/aquatics area (in season). The road going to the park and campground is well maintained, with very wide shoulders for easy access, biking, and running. Fishing and boat rental are available on the lake.

  We had a wonderful weekend at LBSP and plan to include it on our “Go-To” places to visit and camp.

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  Shirley M.

  Guide

  

  May. 8, 2019

  Little Buffalo State Park Campground

  Very nice!

  We camped here over Columbus Day weekend. We wanted a quiet escape. We had one of the few full hook up sites. Very quiet and peaceful. Lots to do at the lake if you want or quiet enough to just kick back. Bath houses were very clean. Staff was pleasant.