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TravelerDogwood Acres Campground
Well run
The staff here are amazing. Quiet time is respected, clean campground. Will come again.
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Several RV parks near Shippensburg provide varying levels of accommodation for motorhomes and travel trailers. Drummer Boy Camping Resort in Gettysburg offers full hookup sites with 50-amp service, operating from April through October with amenities for big rigs. Western Village RV Park in Carlisle remains open year-round with full hookups, though site spacing can be tight. Gettysburg Campground features electric, water, and sewer connections on mostly level sites that accommodate larger RVs, operating from early April to mid-November. Twin Bridge Campground in Chambersburg has electric and water hookups but limited full-service sites. "The sites are not all cramped together and the campground is huge. There is a very well stocked store," noted one visitor about Hershey's campground, which offers similar amenities.
Throughout the region, dump stations are available at most established campgrounds, though some smaller parks may require using facilities at nearby state parks. Cell service varies considerably, with stronger signals near Carlisle and Gettysburg but spotty coverage in more rural areas between towns. Many parks accept pets but enforce leash requirements and designated pet areas. Propane refill service is commonly available at the larger facilities like Drummer Boy and Western Village. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, some campgrounds have challenging terrain: "Site was not level and the sewage connection is 20ft away from other utilities." Winter camping options are limited primarily to Western Village and Ben Franklin RV Park in York, as most facilities close between November and April.
Best RV Campgrounds near Shippensburg (129)
1. Drummer Boy Camping Resort
"There seem to be a lot of seasonal campers but everyone was extremely nice and welcoming. We had a pull-through site with W/S/E, which made dumping, etc much easier that pulling to a dump site."
"It’s a nice campground with a lot of amenities for all. Everyone whom I had contact with that had season sites were very friendly and provided some good info."
2. Round Top Campground
"Off-season so not crowded. Pool was clean and quite good sized, had it to ourselves due to season. Did laundry while here, ample laundry room."
"We were looking for a semi-local final fall get-a-way near us. What better location for that than Gettysburg."
3. Western Village RV Park
4. Wildwood RV Resort
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $155 / night
5. Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm
"The spots are a little tight but we were able to get our 46’ toy hauler in the spot with very little effort. Because the sites are back-in, we can’t use our rear patio but that is ok."
"The staff was very friendly and our site was a good location. People were all friendly and welcoming! We came in early fall with 3 kids."
6. Back Roads Camping and Rv Resort
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $70 / night
7. Back Roads Camping and Rv Resort
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $70 / night
8. Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons
"The pavilion where all those activities happened were right next to our site (22 with the doggie den)."
"I have stayed here at Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA several times. This time, however, the campground has new owners."
Check Availabilityfrom $100 / night
9. River’s Edge RV Park & Campground
"We stumbled upon this brand new campground (was just built this spring) along the Juniata River in Mifflintown PA, fell in love with it, and purchased our first seasonal site!"
10. Ben Franklin RV Park
Drive Time
- 9 min from Chambersburg, PA
- 27 min from Hagerstown, MD
- 33 min from Gettysburg, PA
- 36 min from Harrisburg, PA
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RV Park Reviews near Shippensburg, PA
875 Reviews of 129 Shippensburg Campgrounds
- kken
GuideArtillery Ridge Campground
Great 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.
Matt S.
LegendLake Raystown Resort and Lodge
Enormous property, but...
We spent a long weekend for walks in the woods, seeing the fall colors, and all around a huge lake.
What We Liked:
- Even though the sites are sloped, they’re huge. I like that a lot.
- This property is enormous. They have a marina on the lake, a wedding facility, conference center, lots of cabins which look pretty good, and tent sites in addition to the RV sites. Go say hi to the goats behind the store. The property is amazing!
- If you’re interested, it’s a 90-minute drive to the Flight 93 Memorial— well worth the trip!
Things to Keep in Mind:
- The roads getting there are like a roller coaster. This isn’t the resort’s fault, but something you need to know if you’re going there.
- The sites are sloped. Took several blocks to get even close to level. I may be spoiled, but I really appreciate a level site.
- No sewer connection. There’s a dump station available, but just know the sites are water and electric only.
Would We Return?
- Probably not. It’s not fun driving in that area and there’s nothing much to do in the area.
Pam R.GuideGifford Pinchot State Park Campground
We 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.
- jjohn L.Guide
Artillery Ridge Campground
Got us out of a jam.
Where 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.
- jjohn L.Guide
Codorus State Park Campground
Hurricane camping
You 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.
- nnancy H.Guide
Hosack Run
Quiet & Dog friendly - 20minutes from Gettysburg Battfields
This pet friendly campground in Caledonia State Park is .8 miles from the larger Chinquapin campground (no pets), ranger station and swimming pool. Our site #171 was level, paved, full hook ups and next to modern clean bathrooms with flush toilets, warm showers and outside dish washing sinks. Many available sites with and without services on a Sunday in October. There were a good number of friendly, tidy, long term campers with large wall tents. (They allow 21 day stays after Labor Day)
- TTyler D.Guide
Gambrill State Park Campground
Great Camp Spot
This is a great camping spot. The sites aren’t too close together and the hosts are very friendly. The only reason I gave it four stars is because we are near a highway so you can hear cars throughout the night. But the crickets make up for it by being as loud as possible. With the fees, it cost $25 for a non-electric site and with access to showers after a long trek I was happy to pay.
Thomas B.
RangerRedemption Springs
Pleasant Stay and Hosts
We stayed at Redemption Springs to get relatively close to Baltimore without bringing our 30ft travel trailer into the city. Seth and the other gentlemen I spoke with were all extremely accommodating. Enjoyed learning about their approach to restorative farming and purchasing a variety of treats at the farm store. Beef, pork, chicken, seasonings, baked goods, and more. We booked on Hipcamp and recommend following his driving instructions. Our rig fit fine by tuhe main barn and they kept an eye on us going in and out to make sure we didn't have issues making any of the turns. Lots of farm life!
Guide to Shippensburg
Drummer Boy Camping Resort and Round Top Campground provide full hookup RV sites near Gettysburg, approximately 30 miles from Shippensburg. These established campgrounds offer electric, water, and sewer connections with 50-amp service available at Drummer Boy. Western Village RV Park in Carlisle features big-rig friendly sites with full hookups and year-round accessibility. Gravel pads are common throughout the region, with several parks noting unlevel terrain requiring adjustments. Sites at Round Top Campground are positioned on significant hills with limited space between neighboring RVs. "Sites are very close to each other, there's no privacy, and you can hear everyone and everything," noted one camper about the density at nearby Caledonia State Park.
Fall and summer are peak seasons with most campgrounds operating between April and October, though several remain open year-round. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend stays when occupancy reaches near capacity. Dump stations and sanitary facilities are available at most parks, though water pressure issues have been reported at Round Top. Road access varies by location, with some campgrounds featuring narrow interior roads and tight turns that challenge larger rigs. Cell service remains consistent near Gettysburg and Carlisle but may diminish in more remote locations. Most RV parks accept pets, but restrictions apply at certain facilities. One visitor reported: "The roads are very confusing and difficult to navigate. Many of the sites are on annoying slope where the table/fire pit is not level to the camper."
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