The Weikert area sits within Pennsylvania's Ridge and Valley region at elevations around 500-1,000 feet, featuring hardwood forests and mountain streams. Camping options near Weikert span a mix of smaller private RV parks and tent campgrounds with varying levels of amenities. Weather conditions change rapidly in these valleys, requiring campers to prepare for temperature swings even during summer months.
What to do
Lake activities: Lake Heron Retreat offers a 10-acre lake perfect for fishing and swimming with minimal crowds. "We had the lake to ourself both evening and morning," notes a visitor to Lake Heron Retreat, who appreciated the peaceful setting just a short walk from their campsite.
Cave exploration: The Woodward area provides unique underground adventures for campers. "This campground is off the beaten path which we like. Best part was it had it's own cave!" writes a reviewer about Woodward Cave Campground, adding that it's "about 20 to 30 minutes from Penn's Cave which is the only cave in Pa that you tour by boat."
Evening entertainment: Some campgrounds offer convenient access to nighttime activities. River's Edge RV Park provides something unusual for evening entertainment as "the campground is literally right next door to a drive-in movie theater," according to one seasonal camper.
What campers like
Large, level sites: Campers appreciate well-maintained sites with adequate space. At Waterside Campground, a visitor noted their riverside site was "absolutely perfection," explaining that the best riverside sites are "48-53. Stayed at 49, it was absolutely perfection!"
Special events: Community gatherings enhance camping experiences. At Sunsational Family Campground, one camper was impressed that "The Campground had a Pig Roast FREE for everyone," highlighting the social atmosphere and value-added experiences.
River access: Direct water access ranks high among camper preferences. River's Edge campers appreciate that "the campground offers direct access to the river for afternoon floats on tubes or kayaks and they're building a large dock for fishing."
What you should know
Site spacing concerns: Several RV campgrounds near Weikert, Pennsylvania have tight site arrangements. At Western Village RV Park, one reviewer reported, "The sites are so small that my truck was either parked over the firering or blocking our door. Our slideout is 3" from the neighbor site's picnic table."
Utility setup challenges: Some parks have unusual utility arrangements that can cause frustration. According to one Western Village visitor, you might be "sharing the water source with up to 5 other RVs," while another noted that "in order to hook anything up, you had to be in your neighbor's space."
Shower costs: Pay showers exist at some facilities. At Lake Heron Retreat, a visitor advises to "Bring quarters if you are going to use the showers...25 cent a minute."
Tips for camping with families
Water recreation options: Different parks offer varied water activities for children. At Splash Magic RV Resort, "The pool was great, the kids loved the water slides," though another visitor noted that "we should have looked into a pass to do more because the extras can get expensive."
Playground access: Family campgrounds typically include play structures. One Splash Magic camper mentioned "The playground was really nice," while a River's Edge visitor noted that "there is a nice children's playground."
Activity fees: Budget for extra costs at some family-oriented campgrounds. A Splash Magic visitor found "Charging extra for certain activities (bumper boats, mini golf, & jump pillow) was strange to me," indicating these popular attractions incur separate fees beyond camping rates.
Tips from RVers
Electrical capacity issues: Power limitations affect larger rigs at some parks. At Western Village, a camper reported "The fuse at power source blew every time the air turned on," while another experienced similar problems, noting "the fuse on the (campsite) panel kept blowing every time we ran the air and microwave together."
Connectivity options: Internet and cell service vary by location. At Holiday Pines Campground, a visitor found "The campground has excellent service, I work online so that was a relief. Full bars on at&t and Verizon."
Seasonal site availability: Long-term options exist for those seeking regular access. One River's Edge camper "stumbled upon this brand new campground along the Juniata River in Mifflintown PA, fell in love with it, and purchased our first seasonal site!"
