Best RV Parks & Resorts near Shippensburg, PA
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.
