Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA
Jen V.
Reviewed Jul. 17, 2017

More "glamping" than camping, but great for families!

This campground is huge, and very crowded. We were there in the days leading up to 4th of July, and there was not a single empty site. Our section had mostly pop-ups and mid-size travel trailers, so the sites were all grass and gravel. However, the area with pull-through sites for big rigs was just a huge RV parking lot. All roads were very narrow and winding. We did fine with the pup, but can’t imagine trying to navigate a large motorhome through there. Crowding/space issues aside, this is a really nice (albeit expensive) campground. Almost everything, from the grounds, to rec halls, to pool and laundry, was sparkling clean and beautifully maintained. Bathrooms were reasonably clean as well, although they could certainly use some TLC and updating (most MD state park bathhouses are nicer).Staff was very friendly, as well. Tons of stuff to do here, especially for families: arts & crafts, indoor movie theatre, games, civil war reenactments, wine tastings, etc. We were certainly never bored, and the kids thought they had died and gone to heaven. Our site was extremely close to our neighbor's site, but still surprisingly roomy and decently shaded. We were right next to the pancake hut (free daily pancake breakfast included during the on-season) and playground, and very close to other activities. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is just a stone's throw away, with great hiking, sight-seeing, and cute little shops.

Overall, this is a really nice place, but much more of a resort than a campground in my opinion. The kids loved it, but I’ll always prefer the wooded seclusion of a state or national park. However, if I was looking for a more action-packed, activities-filled “glamping” experience, I wouldn’t hesitate to return.

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  • Review photo of Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA by Jen V., July 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA by Jen V., July 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA by Jen V., July 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA by Jen V., July 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA by Jen V., July 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA by Jen V., July 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA by Jen V., July 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA by Jen V., July 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA by Jen V., July 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA by Jen V., July 17, 2017