What a great well kept campground! Large dog park very well stocked up camp store. Had a great…read morestay!

Since Charlie and Lucille Strub purchased this campground they have made many upgrades from when I…read morehad visited to look for a place to camp which I had no interest. They have fun things for kids and adults alike. It is clean and well maintained. It is small but they are expanding. Would definitely go back.

I've now hiked Pine Grove Furnace twice -- once on a warm February Saturday morning just to get out…read moreand move, and once specifically to check out the Appalachian Trail Midway Point marker. Both visits delivered exactly what I was looking for: quiet, well-maintained woods and a chance to disappear for a bit. Parking was easy both times. I found spots right near the trailheads without circling or waiting, which immediately set the tone for a low-stress hike. Even better? Across both visits, I saw a grand total of three other people. Three. If you're looking for seclusion and space to think, this is a solid choice. The trails themselves are clearly cared for. They were well-maintained, free of trash and debris, and the recent tree work was evident in the best way -- cleaned up, safe, and thoughtfully handled. Blazes were easy to follow and intersections were clearly marked, so navigation on the ground wasn't an issue at all. One important heads-up: I had zero cell service with Verizon either time I was there. None. Plan ahead. Download your maps, save your trail info offline, and don't rely on pulling anything up once you're in the woods. It's peaceful... but it's disconnected. Beyond the trails themselves, there's a lot to appreciate in the area -- from Appalachian Trail landmarks like the Midway Point marker to the surrounding natural beauty that makes this part of Pennsylvania so special. It's one of those places that feels quietly significant without being overrun. If you're looking for a quiet hike, a reset, or just some time in well-kept woods without crowds, Pine Grove Furnace is an excellent option. Peaceful, scenic, and exactly what it should be.

Charged us $34 for Pine Grove group camping even though I said twice we didn't stay in the group…read morecamping area and that it was a Michaux site, the worker didn't believe me I guess. The physical sign next to my site said $10 per night for PA residents, $15 out of state, the employee told me "No none of our sites would be that cheap". No intentions on returning which is unfortunate because the site was very nice and spacious and had a small fire pit. Don't charge us for Pine Grove Furnace State Park Organized Group Camping when we stayed in the Michaux State Forest campground just a tad further down the exact same camping road.

Booked for 4th of July because no one else had availability. We should've stayed 4 nights but left…read moreafter two. We had site 109 for our 33ft camper was so tight and zero privacy with your neighbors sewer hookup at your door and cabins staring at your picnic table at the rear. We apologized to our neighbors when we were leaving while they set up their breakfast and we dumped our tanks. If they widened sites it could be a decent place to stay because it seemed updated. We went to mountain creek 16 minutes down the road and enjoyed a W/E site with room to move.

The new owners of deer run have made wonderful improvements!…read moreFrom the bathhouses to the office the mini golf just great owners very friendly they treat you like family so much to do beautiful setting highly recommend for families or someone just wanting to get away!

Birdsong cottage at the Free Spirit Campground is the perfect cabin getaway! Located on the perfect…read moreplot near the campground entrance and a short walking distance to the pool, nature trails, and general store. We loved waking up and enjoying breakfast on the large deck, as well as tossing a frisbee in the backyard by the firepit. Everything you need in a kitchen is included with the rental. The cottage is super open and welcoming! Just a short drive to downtown Carlisle and Dickinson College! Very convenient to Harrisburg, and the Appalachian trail.

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A quiet campground just south of York. There is enough room to set up comfortably and a bit of…read moreshade is provided from the trees. You can access the rail trail from the campground, so that's nice. The one downside is there is no 30 amp service. You will have to use a 20 amp adapter. It was still enough to run my A/C, I just had to use gas for the water heater.

Neat little place to camp. We stayed in the Hobbit House on a weeknight. It was quiet. And dark…read more It's a little walk to the bathroom so don't hold it too long lol. We had a nice little fire, can buy firewood onsite. I hadn't read the description before booking and then had to stop and buy a pillow lol.

My partner and I arrived later in the day on a Friday after work and stayed a weekend at the unit…read morecalled Magnolia. Make sure when visiting the campgrounds that you have a lantern available as the units are significantly darker than you might expect. Magnolia was very clean on the interior. At the exterior, the landscape slopes toward the cottage more than we thought was comfortable. The showers and dishwashing facilities were in good condition. This region generally has quite a few different attractions for nature lovers including a long hike along the Appalachian trail nearby and proximity to quaint small towns. Last, but definitely not least, Nick and his partner were among the most accommodating and friendly hosts one could ask for. When we had difficulty setting a campfire they generously gifted us some leftover materials to start our fire and advised us on best practices! We recommend that anyone interested in having a weekend away in nature investigate the Treehouse camp!

seasonal campers since 2022. This is an amazing facility for that weekend getaway. Plenty of…read moreattractions nearby away from camp. Best campground we have ever been with. Owners are amazing!!

Owner was very nice, took time out of her busy day to show us the campground. Hopefully joining…read moresoon!

Our first camping trip of the year and we landed at Campground Island and we are so happy we did!…read moreVery beautiful campground and great amenities! We have two little kids and they loved the playground, outdoor ping pong table and outdoor movie night! They handed out free popcorn and even had a piñata the next day in celebration of cinco de mayo! The coffee and ice cream in the market were both delicious and the staff was very friendly. The rec room had great games and a craft center for the kids which was great since we did get a lot of rain on day 2. Overall a great experience and we will definitely be back- the website gives a great rundown on themed weekends. Almost forgot one of the most important parts- the bathrooms were so clean and accommodating! Little things that you may have forgotten were stocked for you in the ladies bathroom.

Campground Island is a unique spot on an island in the Conewago Creek. Recently purchased and being…read morerevitalized by the new owners, I see this campground having lots of potential in the future. The staff were amazing and very friendly to interact with during our stay. You can tell they were taking pride in the changes being made to the campground. The common areas and community room were nicely renovated with large outdoor fire pits and seating. Pastries and coffee were available in the store on weekends and regular events throughout the summer were scheduled. As a new campground/ownership, there were a few quirks that we experienced. Check in is all online and when you arrive you go directly to your site. There is no office, vehicle registration, or tags for the sites. This has its positives and potential drawbacks with monitoring who all is accessing, driving, and parking in the campground. A nice mix of sites exist, with some being cramped in, others more spacious, and some with odd placement of hookups which were tricky. They do have buddy sites for people traveling another family/rv. One issue that we did experience was the changing of the type of site we had booked. Several months prior when booking we booked a full hookup site. It wasn't until we checked in did we find out that we were moved to a water/electric only site for our stay. This was a bit of an inconvenience and when we called we were informed that they had to move a monthly customer to the full hookup site and they didn't have a sewer run to our new site yet, but there was a dump station onsite (not the same as a full hookup site). Overall the location is very nice with the trees and creek surrounding the campground. As the owners continue to make upgrades and changes to the campground I do see it becoming a great destination!

Website won't work right. Could not reserve a spot. What good is a website when you have to call…read morefor more than 15 days? It like they want to discriminate on the sound of your voice.

This is by far the best campground we have ever been to. The owners and staff are really nice! The…read moresites are huge and most have lots of trees. We were at site #14 right on the creek than runs through campground. They have a sweet deal if your local for seasonal use. We were from out of town, not full time RV but travel throughout US six months out of the year. If you go here don't forget to get some of the fresh fruit and tomatoes in season. We got huge heirloom tomatoes for 3 for $1. Unbelievable, they were so good. Reasonably priced, we paid $49 a night! Sell good dry firewood too!

Good place overall. The staff were friendly, not in an always-grinning way, but more in a next door…read moreneighbor kind of way, if that makes sense. The bathrooms were fine, and the showers included in the price. Having paper towels in there is helpful, and the dish washing sink is better than many. Nothing fancy, but it has hot water, a counter and roof. No issues with late check-in, and the tent sites seem pretty well shaded. Also, the tent pads were good, plenty large enough and made of sand. Some of the sites seemed a little close, but they tried to keep a little vegetation between them.

This was our second stay at the Gettysburg/Battlefield KOA. The staff is super friendly and helpful…read moreand the park is conveniently located near attractions and historic sites. Be sure to try the wonderful hiking trail on site. The campground is quiet and sites are shaded.