Williamsport camping options range from riverfront sites to wooded state park settings within Pennsylvania's Appalachian Mountains region. Many campgrounds in this area remain open from April through October, with most state park facilities closing for winter. The elevation varies from 500-1000 feet, creating temperature differences between valley locations and higher terrain.
What to do
**Fishing access: Near Riverside Campground, campers can utilize river access for various water activities. "We all took the kayaks out on the Susquehanna River that runs behind the property for a sunny paddle," notes one visitor.
**River activities: Tubing and swimming options exist within several area campgrounds. At Splash Magic RV Resort, one camper mentioned "Our site was right along the river, the view was amazing and the site was huge."
**Local attractions: The region hosts seasonal events within driving distance of many campgrounds. "Came thru for a night and wanted to catch a game at the Little League World Series. Stayed here one night and caught an uber to the museum and game," reports a visitor to Riverside Campground.
What campers like
**Large campsites: Many Lake Glory Campground campers appreciate the spacious sites. "We stay at lake glory every year while visiting Knoebels. It's so much quieter than Knoebels campground and so much more room. We love the creek side sites!"
**Natural water features: Multiple campgrounds offer water access beyond pools. "Kids can wade in the water to cool off while parents are chatting and cooking just few feet away," notes one Lake Glory visitor about the creek.
**Peaceful setting: Little Pine State Park Campground receives consistent praise for its atmosphere. "It's one of my favorite places to go! It's so beautiful and most relaxing place! So many activities you can do, such as walks & hikes, swimming, and fishing!"
What you should know
**Site conditions vary: Gravel pads predominate at most RV sites near Williamsport, Pennsylvania. "We were in site 75 right next to the bridge and not ideal," notes one Little Pine State Park camper.
**Seasonal facilities: Operating schedules differ significantly between campgrounds. "The campground itself is very clean except around the actual lake because of the geese nothing you can do about that," reports one Lake Glory visitor.
**Security considerations: Some campgrounds implement security measures. At Lake Glory, "security does rounds to check on campers, theres a shuttle to Knoebels Amusement Resort."
**Site selection matters: At Indian Head Campground, "Pull thru sites are large and have plenty of space. Location is crucial venues to I-80 but no traffic noise."
Tips for camping with families
**Playground options: Different campgrounds offer varying play facilities. "The playground was really nice," notes one Splash Magic RV Resort camper, while another mentions Lake Glory's park as "kinda boring for kids."
**Water activities: Children often enjoy the swimming options. "The pool was great, the kids loved the water slides," shares one Splash Magic visitor.
**Activity pricing: Some amenities require additional fees. "We should have looked into a pass to do more because the extras can get expensive. But everything is right there and you never have to leave so it's worth it in my opinion," advises a Splash Magic camper.
**Accessibility: Shuttle services operate from some campgrounds to attractions. "There is a shuttle to Knoebels with the mighty Phoenix," reports one Lake Glory visitor.
Tips from RVers
**Hookup quality: RV campers should check electrical service specifications. At Holiday Pines Campground, "The campground has excellent service, I work online so that was a relief. Full bars on at&t and Verizon."
**Site dimensions: The turning radius varies significantly between campgrounds. "Navigating to the site itself definitely tests your skills when you have a total rig length of 52'," reports one Splash Magic camper.
**Levelness: Terrain varies at different RV sites near Williamsport. "The site was nice and long. Even though they have had a lot of rain in this area, our jacks did not sink into the ground and the site was pretty level," notes one visitor to Riverside Campground.
**Privacy factors: Site spacing differs between campgrounds. "Good location, right on the river. The campground overall is very pretty. A few old, junk trailers around the property need to be hauled off. But the sites are level, grassy, water, sewer and electricity," reports an Indian Head visitor.
