Camping options near Hilliards, Pennsylvania include both private campgrounds and commercial RV parks within a 30-mile radius. The region features rolling hills with elevations ranging from 1,100 to 1,400 feet above sea level, with moderate precipitation throughout camping season. Summer temperatures typically range from 55°F to 85°F, with cooler nights that can require extra blankets even during July and August.
What to do
Creek exploration: 30-minute walk from Breakneck Campground leads to McConnell's Mill State Park trails. "From our campsite we walked along the creek into McConnells Mill State Park and joined the covered bridge trail. Approx. 30min walk along the creek down into McConnells Mill State Park," notes a visitor at Breakneck Campground.
Lake activities: 3 minutes away from several campgrounds. "Moraine state park is 3 minutes away with lake Aurther for sailing, canoeing, power boating, bike trails, frisbee golf coarse and swimming," mentions a camper who stayed at Breakneck Campground.
Children's programming: Saturday mornings offer structured activities at many area campgrounds. "We were thrilled to find they had a children's program on Saturday mornings. Our children had a ball making crafts, playing games, finding items on a scavenger hunt and of course snacks!" shares a reviewer at Rustic Acres.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Restrooms and shower houses receive positive mentions at several campgrounds. "Probably the cleanest shower house I have ever seen at a campground," notes a visitor at Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest, which maintains 312 sites with full hookups.
Planned activities: Weekend events create community atmosphere at many campgrounds. "The resort has lots of planned activities on the weekends," reports a camper at RV Village Camping Resort, highlighting the social aspects of camping near Hilliards.
Swimming options: Pools provide relief during hot summer days. "The pool and playground are awesome for the kiddos," explains a family that visited RV Village Camping Resort. Another camper adds, "The pool is probably one of the cleanest" when describing Kalyumet Campground.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Many campgrounds fill quickly for summer weekends and holidays. "We took us in at last minute on Memorial Day weekend and then we got the greatest spot available for a very reasonable price," mentions a fortunate visitor at RV Village Camping Resort.
Water usage issues: Some campgrounds experience pressure drops during peak periods. "Every holiday buy Saturday afternoon you have no water," warns a reviewer about one facility, suggesting campers bring additional water supplies during busy periods.
Site selection considerations: Hookup locations vary significantly between sites. "Our only complaint would be the site we were in (11) and others next to it were quite far from the water and cable hookups. I ended up having to run 60ft of water hose and 50ft of cable," explains a camper at Kalyumet Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Swimming facilities provide entertainment for children during hot days. "The kids loved the arcade and the candy scavenger hunt. Gorgeous night skies," notes a visitor at Kalyumet Campground.
Playground options: Most campgrounds offer play equipment for different age groups. "It has a really nice pool and playground for the kids," shares a camper who visited Kalyumet regularly.
Weekend activities: Structured programming keeps children engaged. "We enjoyed the Saturday kids program, crafts, snacks and games with other children," explains a visitor at Bear Run Campground, which maintains 300 sites across varied terrain and hosts regular family events.
Tips from RVers
Site spacing: RV spots vary in size and proximity to neighbors. "Our RV sites are large and the spacing is not crowded," notes a visitor at Rustic Acres, which maintains 100 year-round sites with full hookups.
Navigation challenges: Secondary roads may present difficulties for larger rigs. "Don't follow GPS! I can't understand why the water was so far away," advises a camper who needed extra-long connection hoses at Kalyumet Campground.
Seasonal considerations: Year-round RV sites near Hilliards, Pennsylvania are limited. "We are traveling across country. This campground is easy access to I80, less than 10 minutes," shares a visitor at Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground, which operates 115 sites from May through October and accommodates larger rigs on pull-through sites.
