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Artillery Ridge Campground near Gettysburg is the primary horse-friendly campground in the Shrewsbury area, offering specialized facilities for equestrians and their horses. The campground features dedicated horse stalls with a fenced riding arena on the property, accommodating travelers with horses alongside traditional camping options. The National Riding Stables operates on the grounds, providing guided battlefield tours on rescue horses. Horse owners appreciate the multiple pens, fenced arena, and the convenient hose wash rack for horses after trail rides. Sites near the horse facilities provide easy access while still offering full hookups for RVs or cabins for those preferring not to tent camp.
Trail access directly from the campground connects riders to the historic Gettysburg battlefield, allowing equestrians to experience the Civil War site on horseback. The campground's position adjacent to the battlefield provides immediate riding opportunities without trailering horses to a separate location. Daily guided horseback tours through the battlefield are available for campers who don't bring their own horses. Riders can explore the historic Stangler Farm trail system accessible from the campground property. The riding season typically runs year-round with optimal conditions from spring through fall. Horse campers should note that the campground requires advance reservations for stall space, especially during peak summer months and battlefield commemoration events when equestrian camping reaches capacity quickly.
"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."
"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."
"Starlight is a nice campground to relax or explore central Pennsylvania."
"The campground is in a great location with easy access to Lancaster, Hershey and many other places to explore."
from $22 - $100 / night
"Some reviewers have confused nearby State Parks with the actual State Forest, resulting in inaccurate information."
"Every January for the last few years some friends and I have gone and camped along the Appalachian Trail."
from $10 / night
"This campground has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the “sites” are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."
"Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving- the sites are farther from the lake than I expected and there are no running water bathrooms. Very clean and wooded sites."
from $15 - $50 / night
from $10 / night
GuideGreat 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.
GuideWhere 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.
ScoutSimple and friendly check in process. Clean and well-maintained site.
ScoutStaff is friendly and everything is kept up well, newly renovated pool and pavilion area.
LegendWe spent 4 nights at Gettysburg Campground to attend the AIM Club Rally(Lincoln’s Legacy- Gettysburg 250), and it served as base camp for the event.
WHAT I LIKED:
Location, Location, Location: This park is an absolute winner for convenience—just 5 minutes from the Gettysburg battlefields, museums, and the heart of town.
The Atmosphere: The staff gave us a warm reception at check-in, and the site itself was clean, well-maintained, and spacious enough to back up to a running creek. Lots of mature trees offer lots of shade and character.
Big-Rig Friendly: Navigating a 45-foot motorhome with a toad can sometimes be stressful, but this park was easy to maneuver.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
Late-Night Power Struggles: On our final night, the campground experienced grid strain. Our Hughes Watchdog Power Center saved the day—but it had to shut off our power 7 different times due to low voltage. Aside from losing a few hours of sleep to the chorus of appliances cycling off and on, no harm was done. I recommend using a surge protector/voltage regulator if you stay here.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
ScoutFlat grounds, level campsites, nice pool, kids have tons of fun!
TravelerNice clean and open sites but we stayed in the 400 section which was separate from the main campground. Very easy check in. Did it online and just pulled up to the little shack they have and grabbed our packet. We didn’t use the bathhouse but it was very clean. A little older and could probably use a little updating. The campground is only a mile and a half from town which was awesome and direct access to battlefield trails right there. The only complaint we had was the WiFi was awful. Maybe it was because of the section we were in but once the campground filled up it was useless.
GuideClean, friendly, nice showers and laundry. Close to battle sites.
GuideWe 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.
Artillery Ridge Campground near Gettysburg provides dedicated horse facilities for campers traveling with their equine companions. The campground features horse stalls with a fenced riding arena where guests can board their horses during their stay. Many visitors appreciate the ample RV sites and cabins positioned near the horse stalls and the convenient hose wash rack for equine care. The National Riding Stables operates on the campground property, offering guided horseback tours of the Gettysburg battlefield on rescue horses. The campground accommodates various camping styles including tent sites, RV sites with full hookups, cabins, and glamping options. The grounds remain well-maintained and clean, with gravel pull-through sites that are relatively level for easy setup.
Located adjacent to the Gettysburg National Military Park, Artillery Ridge gives horse owners direct access to historic trails. Riders can explore the battlefield and surrounding areas on horseback, following paths that traverse the same ground where Civil War soldiers once marched. The campground connects to Stangler Farm via a trail that runs behind some campsites, adding historical significance to the riding experience. While the campground doesn't offer traditional horse corrals, the specialized horse boarding area provides secure accommodations for equines. Campsites are situated within walking distance of the horse facilities, making it convenient to care for horses throughout the stay. The combination of historical significance and equestrian amenities makes this location particularly appealing to history enthusiasts who travel with their horses, offering a unique opportunity to experience Gettysburg's battlefield on horseback.
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