10 Best Campsites In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

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Lancaster County lies on the Susquehanna River in southern Pennsylvania. Its county seat is the city of Lancaster, which is renowned for the red-brick Central Market building at its heart. In the surrounding areas, Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum is an interesting visit, since it’s based on a traditional German settlement. On the other side of town is Strasburg, an Amish farm village that features the fascinating Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania with its famous vintage trains. For those interested in hiking and outdoor activities, Susquehannock State Park runs along the riverside with pretty walking trails. Visitors looking to sleep out in nature, the following are some of the best campsites in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1. Pequea Creek Campground

Posted by Pequea Creek Campground on Saturday, 13 October 2018

Located in Pequea, this campground in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is a peaceful camping spot, and is open from mid-April to mid-October each year. Set on Pequea Creek, there are numerous hiking trails around the campsite, and fishing and boating are also available. Camping here is under the shady trees, and there are picnic tables, barbeque grills, electric hookups, and water stations available, as well as a children’s play area and portable toilets. Wildlife includes the occasional deer, groundhog, skunk, or fox and there are many birds, including geese and ducks. A store is available for grocery needs.

Pequea Creek Campground

Address: 86 Fox Hollow Rd, Pequea, Pennsylvania, USA

Website: Pequea Creek Campground

Price: from 35 USD

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2. Starlite Camping Resort

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Posted by Starlite Camping Resort on Monday, 27 May 2019

Starlite Camping Resort offers private, wooded campsites, some with panoramic views, in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The property offers spaced camping spots with electrical and water hookups, along with a swimming pool and various activities. Visitors can enjoy playing tennis, basketball, volleyball, mini-golf, and baseball, while children have access to a kiddy pool and playground. Three bathhouses are available, as well as laundry facilities and a camp store. During the summer period, movies, bingo, and hayrides are available for extra fun.

Starlite Camping Resort

Address: 1500 Furnace Hill Rd, Stevens, PA

Website: Starlite Camping Resort

Price: from 46 USD

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3. White Oak Campground

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White Oak Campground is set on the outskirts of Strasburg, the Amish village. Campsites are surrounded by trees and grassy meadows. There is ample space for tents, campers, and RVs on the property, with electricity and water hookups available. Comfortable cabins are also available for rent. A general store is available for daily groceries. There is also a swimming pool on the premises. Children have plenty of space to play and enjoy themselves. While camping, take a ride on a historic steam train or an authentic Amish buggy.

White Oak Campground

Address: 3156 White Oak Rd, Quarryville, Pennsylvania, USA

Website: White Oak Campground

Price: from 37 USD

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4. Red Run Campground

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Posted by Red Run Campground on Thursday, 12 September 2019

Red Run Campground is located in New Holland, in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch County and surrounded by Mennonite farms. Each campsite offers a fire ring, picnic table, electricity hookups, and water. This place is suitable for tents or RV rentals, and clean bathrooms are available. Cabins are also available for rent. On-site facilities include a fishing lake, a swimming pool, a sports field, and a playground for children. A recreation and games rooms are available, as well as a store for daily grocery needs. Visitors can rent a paddleboat, or play horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, and bingo.

Red Run Campground

Address: 877 Martin Church Rd, New Holland, PA

Website: Red Run Campground

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 9am - 6pm; Fri - Sat: 9am - 8pm

Price: from 38 USD

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5. Hershey Road Campground

Posted by Hershey Road Campground on Friday, 30 August 2019

Hershey Road Campground is located in a rural area of Elizabethtown, just outside of the town of Hershey, close to the famous Hershey World and Hershey Chocolate Factory. There is a heated outdoor pool as well as a splash pad on the property. Campsites are available for tents and RVs, and cabin rental is also on offer. Other facilities include a fishing pond, an 18-hole mini-golf course, and a sports field. Dog owners can let their pets have fun in the fenced-in dog park, with various fun options for the dogs. An area of the property features a fireplace, grills, and picnic tables. Bathhouses and restrooms are available, along with laundry facilities. There is a store and a popular games room on-site.

Hershey Road Campground

Address: 1590 Hershey Rd, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, USA

Website: Hershey Road Campground

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

Price: from 75 USD

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6. Dutch Cousin Campground

Posted by Dutch Cousin Campground on Wednesday, 23 November 2016

Dutch Cousin Campground is a family-owned business in the heart of an Amish village. This year-round campground in Lancaster County, Pennslyvania, caters to tent and RV campers and offers cabin rentals. Clean bathhouses and laundry facilities are available, along with a recreation center and a store for groceries and souvenirs. Each camping spot offers a picnic table, a fire ring, electricity, and water. There is access to Wi-Fi and cable TV. A propane station and bundled firewood are also available. The kids can have fun sliding, climbing, and swinging in the playground.

Dutch Cousin Campground

Address: 446 Hill Rd, Denver, Pennsylvania, USA

Website: Dutch Cousin Campground

Price: from 25 USD

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7. Refreshing Mountain

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Posted by Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center on Sunday, 29 September 2019

Cabins at Refreshing Mountain Retreat is open all year round and has been offering group retreats and cabin rentals for 30 years. Numerous activities and adventures are offered, including ziplining, a climbing tower, and a high ropes course, all set in beautiful woodlands. This location is just a 25-minute drive from Lancaster and a 30-minute drive from Hershey. A swimming pool is available on the property. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay in the family cabins, which has modern amenities, including two bedrooms with one queen-size bed, four bunk beds, a well-equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and heating.

Refreshing Mountain

Address: 455 Camp Rd, Stevens, Pennsylvania, USA

Website: Refreshing Mountain

Price: from 129 USD

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8. The Loose Caboose Campground

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The Loose Caboose Campground is located in the heart of an Amish village in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This RV campground in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, offers 70 large, wooded sites with all the necessary facilities for tents and campers. Open all year round, there is a heated bathhouse with showers, and the property is both kid and dog-friendly. There is a children’s playground and a gift shop on-site. Set in a secluded countryside, this campground is close to all the attractions of the area, including Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine, Bird-in-Hand, and beautiful Amish farmlands.

The Loose Caboose Campground

Address: 5130 Strasburg Rd, Kinzers, Pennsylvania, USA

Website: The Loose Caboose Campground

Price: from 38 USD

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9. Old Mill Stream Campground

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Posted by Old Mill Stream Campground on Saturday, 2 November 2019

Old Mill Stream Campground at Dutch Wonderland is nestled near a quiet stream in the countryside and is steps away from Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park and other local attractions, including restaurants, shops, and theaters. Open all year round, the campground offers partial or full hookup spots for RVs and sites for tent camping in and near Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Fully equipped family cabins are also available for rent on the property. Visitors have access to bathhouses, two laundromats, and a store. Kids can have fun in the playground on-site.

Old Mill Stream Campground

Address: 2249 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Website: Old Mill Stream Campground

Price: from 38 USD

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10. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Quarryville, southern Lancaster is in a beautiful wooded setting and is only a short drive away from Hershey and all the attractions in the Amish village. There is a large swimming pool and splash pad on-site, as well as a jumping pillow for the kids. Mini-golf and other children’s activities are available. Campsites are available for tents, as well as RV camping with electric, water, and sewage hookups, digital cable TV and Wi-Fi. There are also well-equipped rustic and luxury cabins for rent.

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

Address: 340 Blackburn Rd, Quarryville, PA

Website: Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 7pm; Sat - Sun: 9am - 5 pm

Price: from 49 USD

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Have fresh-air fun in Lancaster County, PA!

Enjoy exploring everything this beautiful part of the country has to offer, including tours in Amish buggies past the beautiful farmlands. Explore the hiking trails in Susquehannock State Park before heading back to your comfortable tent, RV, vacation rental with a private pool, or cozy cabin at one of the best campsites in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Anne Sewell was born in England, but has spent most of her life in Africa - Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa - and now resides on the beautiful Costa del Sol in southern Spain. She loves writing...Read more

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