Camping opportunities near Willow Street, Pennsylvania extend beyond the traditional RV parks to include a mix of family-friendly facilities and nature-focused experiences. The area sits in Lancaster County's rolling hills with elevations ranging from 350 to 500 feet above sea level, creating varied camping terrain. Winter temperatures typically drop below freezing from December through February, which explains why many campgrounds operate on seasonal schedules.
What to Do
Fishing opportunities: Lake-in-Wood Campground provides a stocked pond where campers can enjoy relaxed fishing. "The sounds of the farm animals all around was fun and amusing for us. It was an easy hike as suggested on the map to circle around and through the cornfield, you get a great view of the farms nearby and the river," notes one visitor about Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm.
Mini golf courses: Several rv parks near Willow Street offer mini golf as family entertainment. "Mini golf was fun but need to be regreened... several holes needed maintenance," commented one camper at Spring Gulch Resort Campground, highlighting that while available, some courses need attention.
Swimming options: Both indoor and outdoor pools are available at campgrounds like Thousand Trails Circle M, where one camper shared, "They have an indoor and outdoor pool. Nice playground. We were down by the river and had a lot of room on our site." This provides flexibility for swimming regardless of weather conditions.
What Campers Like
Diverse accommodation options: Beyond standard RV sites, some campgrounds offer unique lodging. "The cabins available are brand new and have everything you would need to set up house minus linens, towels, toilet paper, paper goods and toiletries," noted a reviewer about Spring Gulch Resort Campground.
Weekend entertainment: Pinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park organizes various activities throughout the stay. "Lots of activities for kids to do! Their game room has tickets. This is the one and only campground we have ever visited that gave tickets for playing games and my kids LOVED IT!" writes one camper, showing how campgrounds create engaging environments for families.
Nature settings: Despite being close to towns and attractions, campgrounds maintain natural surroundings. "Very large park. Showed up on Wednesday, and was assigned a spot in loop 700 up on a hill in the center of a ring of trailers, past a lot of full-timers... very nice, new and well-maintained area with mature trees and lovely fall colors," remarked a visitor at Sun Valley Campground.
What You Should Know
Site conditions vary significantly: Leveling challenges are common at several campgrounds. "Unlevel is an understatement we were in E row and every camper there had front end 4 foot off the ground. Many other sites were the same," reported one visitor at Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country.
Shooting range proximity: Some rv accommodations near Willow Street, Pennsylvania are located near shooting ranges, affecting the noise levels. "This campground has nice large sites, shade and sunny, full hookups, clean pool, playground, super clean laundry room and bathrooms. The only thing that is negative is that there is a shooting range right next door," explained a reviewer at Pinch Pond Family Campground.
Seasonal limitations: Most campgrounds have limited seasons, typically April through October. "We camped here over Memorial Day weekend and it was full... There was a craft show in the barn which was nice. Only two dump stations for a pretty large park," shared a camper about Spring Gulch Resort Campground.
Tips for Camping with Families
Animal interactions: Lake-in-Wood Campground offers opportunities to observe farm animals. "Goats to pet and watch. There are a lot of really neat and different rentals here like a tree house, double decker bus, among others. Nice playground for the kids and a small arcade," mentions a visitor, describing the unique experiences available for children.
Activity planning: Schedule around peak weekend times when facilities get busy. "It gets very full on the weekends here. The kids loved it! They had Halloween ever at every weekend of October and we spent Halloween weekend here," notes a camper at Thousand Trails Circle M, highlighting the importance of timing your visit.
Recreation variety: Look for campgrounds with diverse recreation options. "Nice campground with cute pool. But they put us right next to the dumpsters and they stunk," warns a visitor about Robin Hill Campground, showing that site selection matters for family comfort.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Arrive early to secure preferred locations at first-come, first-served campgrounds. "The first thing to know is that Thousand Trails sites are a first come, first serve. Meaning you have to arrive early in order to get the best spots. They don't reserve sites for you," advises a reviewer about Thousand Trails Hershey.
Hook-up considerations: Water pressure and sewer connections need attention. "Definitely got lucky with site F03 for Starlink. The rest of the campground has a lot of tree cover. Beautiful grounds and clean. Site is gravel and pretty level. Water pressure is pretty low and the sewer pipe is a little high," shares a camper at Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country.
Navigation challenges: Many campgrounds have tight roads requiring careful maneuvering. "It is absolutely beautiful out. The grounds are well-kept, and aside from the 8pm Saturday night golf cart parade that was beyond loud, it's been really quiet and peaceful," notes a visitor about Thousand Trails Circle M, highlighting both positives and potential disturbances.
