Camper submitted image from Caledonia State Park Campground - 1
View All
Camper submitted image from Caledonia State Park Campground - 2
Nature
Camper submitted image from Caledonia State Park Campground - 3
Roads
Camper submitted image from Caledonia State Park Campground - 4
People
Camper submitted image from Caledonia State Park Campground - 5
Camping

Established Camping

Caledonia State Park Campground

Caledonia State Park Campground, near Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, is a fantastic destination for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying some modern conveniences. With a variety of sites for tents, RVs, and even cabins, it caters to different camping styles, making it a popular choice for families and solo adventurers alike.

The campground boasts well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of exploring. Many campers have highlighted the beautiful surroundings, with a nice creek running through the area and the Appalachian Trail right at your doorstep. As one happy camper noted, “Perfectly located for a 100% relaxing experience.”

For those who enjoy a bit of history, you’re just a short drive from Gettysburg, where you can dive into some fascinating Civil War history. Plus, there are local wineries and ice cream spots nearby, adding a sweet touch to your outdoor adventure.

While some sites can be a bit sloped, making setup a challenge, the overall vibe is friendly and welcoming. Campers have mentioned the honor system for firewood, which adds a nice touch of community spirit. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Caledonia State Park Campground offers a blend of relaxation and adventure that’s hard to beat.

Description

State Park

The 1,125-acre Caledonia State Park is in Adams and Franklin counties, midway between Chambersburg and Gettysburg along the Lincoln Highway, US 30.

The park is nestled within South Mountain, the northern terminus of the well-known Blue Ridge Mountain of Maryland and Virginia. Within South Mountain there are four state parks and 84,000 acres of state forest land waiting to be explored and enjoyed. The soils on either side of South Mountain are ideal for fruit production, proven by the abundance of orchards in the surrounding area.

Suggest an Edit

Location

Caledonia State Park Campground is located in Pennsylvania

Detail location of campground

Directions

Caledonia is at the intersection of US 30 and PA 233. From Chambersburg, follow US 30 east 11 miles to the park. From Gettysburg, follow US 30 west 15 miles to the park. From Harrisburg, follow I-81 53 miles to Chambersburg, then 7.3 miles east on US 30. GPS DD: Lat. 39.9089, Long. -77.4783

Address

40 Rocky Mountain Rd
Fayetteville, PA 17222

Coordinates

39.90893146 N
77.47805828 W

Open in Google Maps

The Dyrt Alerts

Get reservations at sold-out campgrounds.

Learn More

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

Reviews

Add Review

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

49%
43%
10%
0%
0%

4.5

out of 5

33 Reviews

Reviewed Oct. 23, 2024

Nice park

This was a great park! Very clean and quiet. The facilities were clean and felt safe. Some of the sites were a little close together but very large and well maintained

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2024

Beautiful area

Nice creek running through. Pool. Appalachian trail runs right by it. About 20 minute drive to Gettysburg

Site119
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Karl F., July 9, 2024
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Karl F., July 9, 2024
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Karl F., July 9, 2024
Reviewed May. 27, 2024

Very nice state park

This place is as advertised. Very well maintained and friendly staff. I would give my site an 8. It would be a 10 if the utilities were closer to the back of the site. We had to move the coach forward 5 feet to make our 50-foot power cord reach.

Site77
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2024

Do your homework on sites

This was a great trip for the most part.  Lots of neat things around.  We went to a winery and an ice cream place as well as did some other fun things.  There is a pool there and the area is fantastic.  As for the site, I took one of the last ones that was available in the full hookups.  Wouldn't book that site again for our unit.  It was on a slope and our sewage wouldn't drain correctly as it was uphill from the campsite.  That also caused issues when we went to clean our tank out upon leaving as we couldn't get it all out.  We then stopped at the dump station and that ended up being an issue too.  Not enough to keep us from not going back.  We will be there over the Fourth of July weekend.  Sites are not huge, however the bathhouse is new and nice and overall it was a great weekend!

SiteHosack 151
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Sharon L., February 18, 2024
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Sharon L., February 18, 2024
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Sharon L., February 18, 2024
  • (9) View All
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2023

Very nice site

Perfectly located for a 100% relaxing experience. Great infrastructure and great sites. Will definitely be back

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2023

Awesome state park

Beautifully located in the deep woods. Nice sites offering privacy. Firewood available all the time , payment for it is on honor system. Love that stuff

Site172
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed May. 22, 2023

Quiet, but a little cramped

I stayed here in two capacities: Once as a family camper and once with a scout group. Of the two, the scout camping was preferable in my opinion (but clearly not an option for most). 

The public campsites are very much hit or miss. Our site was on an incline, so trying to find a level area to set up camp was a challenge. Other sites had large, flat spots, so you almost need to visit in advance to figure out which sites are best. 

When we visited there were free pieces of kindling to help start your fire. Bigger pieces were available for purchase, but you had to tote them from the front of the loop to your campsite. Having a wagon or using your car is suggested. 

Depending on how deep your campsite is, you can easily walk into the park and wander the many trails. 

Signs are small and easy to miss, especially in the dark. I drove past the nature center (or whatever it is called) several times because it is not marked very clearly and this was during daylight hours. During the night or winter when it is dark early, seeing those tiny signs by the side of the road would be even more challenging. 

Not a ton of frills here, but the price reflects that. Good for a getaway or cheap place to stay while visiting Gettysburg or Chambersburg.

Reviewed Apr. 5, 2023

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!

Site1
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2022

RV and Child Central

Hosack run loop.

Two nights the first weekend of November. Site was in good condition.

Campground was very busy, nearly every site was booked. Sites are very close to each other, there’s no privacy, and you can hear everyone and everything.

So. Many. Children. If you’re looking to get out of the city for a quiet, relaxing weekend, and do not have children of your own, look elsewhere.

Site163
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Kyle J., November 4, 2022
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Kyle J., November 4, 2022
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2022

Beautiful Camp

History, Appalachian Trail, wonderful bathrooms, showers, and outdoor sinks. Well groomed hiking trails, waterfall, historical Thaddeus Stevens blacksmith shop. Rangers are helpful and kind.

Site1
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Sep. 12, 2022

Very Nice Campground!

Such a nice campground. We stayed in the Chinquapin West side due to the restrictions of dogs. Not that I don't love dogs! It's just that it can get loud sometimes. We car camp and there was a slight slope to the driveway but we just parked front in. The facilities were fantastic, upgraded and very clean. The park itself had great trails even a portion of the Appalachian Trail running through. Short drive to Gettysburg. Would definitely stay again.

Site115
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2022

Not crowded during the week and clean showers and bathrooms

Located 8 Miles off of I-81. parked my pickup truck with camper shell in the tent campsite number 35. Plenty of mosquitoes so bring a citronelle candle and bug spray. Other than that it's a quiet campground during the week with clean facilities. The after hours honor system put a check in an envelope registration, including the $4.50 senior discount, the weekday (Sunday Thru Thursday) out-of-state resident fee was $27.

Sitenon-electric tent site 35
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 17, 2022

Great scenery very crowded

This is a great park, with beautiful scenery, just incredibly crowded. And expect to be serenaded long into the evening by motorcycles racing up and down the highway nearby.

SiteChinquapin Hill 57
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Ex M., July 17, 2022
Reviewed Apr. 23, 2022

Very good camping

Well maintained park, very clean bathrooms and showers. Nice staff. T-Mobile service is spotty in many locations and comes and goes at times even when not moving (radio wave physics). I've been here many times since 2013 initially with a 24-ft trailer until 2016, then a couple of times with a 33-ft Class A in 2021 and now my new Class B in 2022. It's always been the same good experience.

SiteMany since 2013, currently in 107.
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by JP C., April 23, 2022
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by JP C., April 23, 2022
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by JP C., April 23, 2022
  • (4) View All
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2021

Nice sites on a great state park right of PA route 30

Very nice state park in a great location. Lots of easy hikes available. Good trout fishing nearby. Although it wasn’t open when I was camping, this state park has a swimming pool at the main park are.

SiteSite# 183
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Paul B., August 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Paul B., August 28, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 30, 2021

Beautiful campground near I-81

Very nice campground with clean bathrooms and showers. Nice creek for the kids to play on a hot day. Great spot for kids. Wish the pool was open!

Not sure about other sites- some sites appeared not to have tent sites and steep parking. All the full look-up sites appeared very nice.

Staff was very friendly and helpful!

Site001- full hook up
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Ross P., July 30, 2021
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Ross P., July 30, 2021
Reviewed Apr. 22, 2021

Love Caledonia

Been to Caledonia 50+ times over last 35 years. Family goes here for holidays and to camp once or twice every year. It’s a fantastic state park with great picnic areas next to the creek. You can also drive up the road to the dam where there’s a beautiful lake with fishing, kayaking, etc.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2020

Very nice state park

Stayed here two nights while visiting Gettysburg (short 20mi drive between the two). Stayed on Chinquapin Hill, each site has picnic table and fire ring and good space for camp. The sites are close to neighbors with little brush or cover so you can see/hear whoever is next to you. Good canopy cover with the trees to block out the sun. Fantastic bathroom/shower facilities. We were very impressed as they looked relatively new. Seemed to be cleaned multiple times a day, which is a huge plus. Free showers as well. We did not use the pool facilities, but looked nice and kept well. Also looks like a number of nice hiking trails, although we didn’t have time to do any with all our time spent at Gettysburg.

Reviewed Aug. 4, 2020

Nice place

Brought my 4 year old daughter and we had a great time exploring the many streams and trails.

  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Glen W., August 4, 2020
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Glen W., August 4, 2020
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Glen W., August 4, 2020
Reviewed Jul. 26, 2020

Nice and clean

Stayed here for the weekend and was Impressed with the cleanliness of the facilities. We did not use the pool, only because it was so crowded.
Bathrooms were very clean. The sites were pretty close together so you can hear everything your neighbors are doing and saying. Friday was very calm but Saturday night there was a lot more noise, which is to be expected. The trails were nice and had different levels of difficulty. They had firewood for sale at the entrance of the grounds which was very nice. Overall a good experience.

  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Ruth  ., July 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Ruth  ., July 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Ruth  ., July 26, 2020
  • (5) View All
Reviewed Jun. 7, 2020

Wonderful spot to set up camp.

Just visited recently and the state park is beautiful. Nice sites w/ electric and the bathhouses looked new and immaculate. Great spot to camp. We’ll definitely be going back. Cheers!

Reviewed May. 27, 2020

Great trails, clean facilities, somewhat tight campsites

We enjoyed our stay here very much. The trails were very enjoyable and we hiked about 15 miles with sections of the Appalachian trail. Restrooms were very clean and park was beautiful, only negative comment would be how close sites are to each other.

  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Andres C., May 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Andres C., May 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Andres C., May 27, 2020
  • (4) View All
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2020

Great park

Sites are pretty close together and not much privacy but the trails are great and the nicest bathrooms and showers I have seen. Very beautiful area

Reviewed Aug. 30, 2019

Wonderful!

This State Park is easy to find and in a great location. The AT crosses through the park and it’s not far from the amenities of town. The park is a good size and I liked that the campsites were a bit secluded. The sites themselves were close together but we were there in late August during the week so it was practically empty. The bathroom facilities were some of the nicest and cleanest I’ve ever seen. There was even a paved path through the campsite to the bathroom. There are showers, flush toilets, sinks for hand washing, and sinks outside for dishes. We didn’t use much of the rest of the park but there is a swimming pool and lots of nice areas with picnic tables. We really enjoyed our stay!

Reviewed Jul. 2, 2019

Great ficilities!

Clean campgrounds with the best shower/bathroom ficilities I have seen. We've been on the road for a week, and this was easily the most impressive. They also have a pool, which we didn't use, and was pretty close to some restaurants, if you aren't cooking on site. I highly recommend this place!

Reviewed Mar. 21, 2019

Honeymoon July 1999

We chose to go camping here for our honeymoon. The campground offered a lot of hiking trails and swimming. Our campsite wasn't very well maintained as it had a lot of rocks throughout and didn't make for comfortable sleeping. The fire ring to use for the evening to sit at wasn't well kept and we were afraid a fire wouldn't stay well in the ring. We didn't use the amenities that were offered as we mainly used the campground as a place to rest our heads and breakfast as we were doing a lot of touring of Gettysburg.

  • Review photo of Caledonia State Park Campground by Claudia L., March 21, 2019
Reviewed Jul. 26, 2018

Neighbors so close but beautiful woods

Nice big sites but the neighbors were right on top of you so it was kind of crowded. Lots of kids and folks partying until late, but I think it was peak camping season there. The fireflies were amazing and there were few mosquitoes even in mid-July. If you have kids and like to camp it's a great place to let them roam.

Reviewed Jun. 15, 2018

synchronous fireflies!

we chose this park for the nice pool (short walk from campsites) but loved the synchronous firefly show we saw in July! sites didn’t have much privacy and bathrooms were small and outdated, although adequate. showers were found at only 1 or 2 of the facilities. beautiful place!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Caledonia State Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Caledonia State Park Campground has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Caledonia State Park Campground?

    Caledonia State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 45 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Caledonia State Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Caledonia State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Caledonia State Park Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.