Best Tent Camping near York, PA

Recent Tent Reviews near York, Pennsylvania

863 Reviews of 15 York Campgrounds

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  Reba H.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 4, 2022

  Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

  Well maintained but fair warnings

  The Hilton area campground is unique because, unlike the Hollofield area of the park, it doesn't allow RVs and its tent sites are non-electric. However, a tiny cabin experience with electricity is available... within the same loop as non-electric tent camping. My non-electric tent campsite was surrounded by brightly lit cabins, even unoccupied all of their porch lights stay on all night. It doesn't make the upper half of the campground ideal for stargazing. The other reviewers are correct that the lower half of the loop is situated lower in the valley which will make any rain you get more difficult, so avoid booking a site at the very bottom. Overall the campground and state park deserve 4 stars because from what I could see tent pads were level, firepits had grill gates, showers were hot, and staff were cleaning and maintaining the grounds everyday. But be safe; prepare detailed offline navigation if you use the trails surrounding the camp. I definitely got lost relying on blazes for what I thought was supposed to be the Charcoal Trail.

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  Rachel D.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 30, 2022

  Old Mill Stream Campground

  Ideal for locals

  We love this campground for tent camping. Tent sites are lined up along the water which is great for fishing (especially when you need to stay close to the littles sleeping in the tent). Lots of benches lined up along the water. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. There is also a playground in the middle of the tent site line, along with a basketball court. It’s not terribly exciting but it serves its purpose.

  Great location on route 30, tons and tons of shopping, restaurants, tourist attractions nearby within a 5 minute drive. Lots of 24 hour places in case there was a middle of the night emergency since the little store closes fairly early, it also opens fairly late.

  Being attached to Dutch wonderland is great too. It’s awesome to not have to drive home after a day of being at an amusement park.

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  KENNETH

  Scout

  

  Sep. 1, 2021

  Codorus State Park Campground

  Nice campground for primitive tenting

  Large campground but only 15 sites dedicated to“roughin’ it” tent camping. However, those sites are isolated from the others. The tent sites were in very good condition, spaced well, and fairly private. Most sites have plenty of shade and grassy, though a few are dirt only. Many sites within walking distance from the lake(no swimming) and set up for you to store and launch your kayak or other boat. Water, bathrooms, and showers a little distant but everything clean and in excellent condition. Ice and firewood available on the grounds. There is also a small store but I didn’t see it because it was open for very limited weekend hours only. Otherwise, major grocery stores are only a few minutes’ drive. Definitely going back…!

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  Jennifer L.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 30, 2019

  William Houck Campground

  Perfectly awesome

  We stayed here May 1st, one night, it was a weekday night so we pretty much had the place to ourselves. I start my review with that because we have heard this place can get very busy. They said it has long already been completely (180 sites!) booked for Memorial Day. That being said, we tent camped, it cost about $25. We bought three bags of their kiln dried wood which made for a wonderful and easy fire ($15), the tent sites were perfectly flat with crushed gravel and fire rings. The place was CLEAN as heck, the bathroom/shower were so clean it was like it must have been built last week. I mean seriously in perfect condition, water was hot the sites are not on top of each other and each has its own designated parking area. The surrounding park is seriously gorgeous. You cannot go wrong here, we enjoyed every single second.

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  Jeanette M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 1, 2022

  Crows Nest Campground

  Great for a Weekend Getaway

  I don’t normally go camping in a Tent but I feel like it’s something I want you more often, I think this place is a great place to go for the weekend with the kids.

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  Norman A.

  Scout

  

  May. 4, 2024

  Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

  Nice and quiet.

  We camped in a tent. It was nice and quiet. Lots of birds singing, and owls at night. The bathroom is older, but ok.

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  Emily

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 16, 2021

  Western Village RV Park

  Fun for a weekend

  We tent camp here on weekends. Usually check to see what bands are playing or fun activity going on. We live 5 minutes away so it’s a nice “getaway”.

  Only downside is the walk to the bathrooms if you tent camp. A long walk if you really got to go.

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  Melissa C.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 15, 2019

  Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA

  Excellent Campground

  We have been here tenting twice, once last year and once this summer. They have upgraded the tent sites since last year, no more primitive sites, all the tent sites are now mulch pad with water and electric. Bathrooms are very clean and modern, but a decent walk from tent sites. The facilities are all lovely, staff in the camp store are kind and helpful. The snack bar is very convenient, breakfasts on the weekends in the summer. Close to lots of great activities and there is lots to do at the campground as well. Highly recommend.

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  Nancy N.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 8, 2020

  Granite Hill Camping Resort

  Classic RV campground

  Classic small RV campground. Not especially great for tent camping.

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  Sammii D.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 30, 2021

  Camp Winery

  Beautiful!

  Very beautiful spot, did some tent camping. Close to many cool things in the area too

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  Gary C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 1, 2019

  Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground

  Mid week stay

  Nice fairly private tent sites, clean showers and pet friendly.

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  Amy R.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 6, 2020

  Merry Meadows Recreation Farm

  The best!

  Such a wonderful campground. We have visited 5x this year. Wooded sites, open sites, tent sites. All great!

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  Lawrence D.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 19, 2022

  Ferryboat Campsites

  Typical tent camping

  They offer the typical tent camping environment, mostly out in an open field and good walk to showers/head. Other than that was enjoyable place to stay.

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  Terri S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 9, 2018

  Muddy Run Rec Park - PPL

  Very accommodating!

  we tent camp and the site was booked over the phone and we got there nd the site was wooded and not enough room for our big tent, but they left us change sites and were very nice

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  Lois .

  Guide

  

  Aug. 3, 2019

  Roamers Retreat Campground

  Small but quaint

  Small campground with tent sites that are close together. Cleanly run close to Lancaster shopping and Amish country

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  John

  Guide

  

  Jun. 6, 2022

  White Oak Campground

  Good and near Lancaster

  Nice tent camping with plenty of space. Has a pool, too. The campground is clean and showers and restrooms like new and very clean. We liked our stay a lot.

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  Dave G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 14, 2016

  Gettysburg Campground

  Family campground that's great for base camp.

  Stayed here in October while family stayed in hotels. This is a family campground and is mostly occupied by RV's who stay long term. Tent sites are spacious and fits 2 cars, sites fit 2-3 tents. The tent sites have numerous walnut trees, so there's a bit of a hazard there when walking around trying to dodge the falling nuts (cars are targets too!). The campground is pretty close to downtown Gettysburg if you're looking for restaurants/shops. It's in the heart of the battlefield access points and trails. The campground usually puts on various activities, parties, etc, mainly kid oriented. This is a nice site/area for base camping in the fall.

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  Marie H.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 4, 2018

  Gettysburg Campground

  Best tent camping site in Gettysburg

  campground was pretty crowded, but the tent sites were secluded and well kept. staff was extremely helpful. close to the battleground and all attractions.

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  Jen

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 18, 2022

  White Oak Campground

  Noisy but nice

  The tent sites here are in an open field close to a busy road. The nearby mooing cow - cool. The horse and buggy traffic - super cool. The motor vehicles - so far from cool they can’t even see cool. Other than that, this is a very nice campground with a pool, rec room, and playground. The host was friendly and helpful, and the restrooms and showers were clean and adequate. The RV sites look a bit close together, but the tent sites are spaced more generously. There is a camp store with general items on the premises. Our only negative review is the road noise. And there’s a lot of it.

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  Theresa D.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 5, 2023

  Caledonia State Park Campground

  Beautiful park, loud road

  I tent camped here about 30 yrs ago and was so happy to come back! But, the nearby Rt 30, especially before leaves return to the trees, is a major commuter route and soooo loud!

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  devon K.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 3, 2021

  Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA

  Memorial weekend

  Good tent site clean the staff was on top of collecting garbage. Had a few activities. Definitely need my bike next time cool rocks there to play on.

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  Pamela A.

  Traveler

  

  May. 27, 2022

  Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA

  Great place

  Nicely wooded, quiet campground. Bathrooms were clean and staff was really nice. Close to Gettysburg museum. They were able to get us in a tent site to save $.

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  Andrea N.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 22, 2024

  Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

  Nice campground, needs updating

  The campground had a good feel to it. We had a nice view of the lake. We booked a non electric site for our tent camping. The bath houses need updated though. The only negative I can say is that our site did not have a great spot for the tent except by the parking spot and not down by the fire ring.

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  Lee P.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 22, 2019

  Cedar Lake Family Campground

  Amazing campgrounds!

  Everything was on point here! The staff run the place like a resort or a cruise ship. So many activities for kids and adults and a huge family atmosphere with staff and campers! Tent site near the lake is HUGE

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  Karen M.

  Scout

  

  May. 4, 2020

  Crows Nest Campground

  I’d skip it

  Hodgepodge mix of tent sites and long term motor homes on a creek which is nice . Owner is strange and will yell at clients blaming them of chopping down trees when they haven’t or other false claims.

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  brian R.

  Guide

  

  May. 13, 2021

  Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

  Camping close to civilization

  We went tent camping with 3 friends. We occupied 2 camp sites. There was a clean bath house with showers. There was plenty of downed trees and limbs for firewood. If you like being close to stores, this is your place. We were 5 minutes from a grocery store and plenty of places to eat.

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  Lois .

  Guide

  

  Aug. 3, 2019

  Old Mill Stream Campground

  Family camping close to Dutch Wonderland

  Family cabins available, tent sites are small. Clean parks with a small stream. Next to Dutch Wonderland, showers are nice, laundry facilities available. Enjoyed our time but only because we were going to the park, not a campground to visit if your looking for quiet and isolation.