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Gettysburg
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Round Top Campground
Latest Review Submited On
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7 Park(s) Reviewed Near
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
CGID2429Artillery Ridge Campground
Camp Information
Sites
116
Date of Stay
October 2009
Latest Rate
$51
Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
yes
Cable TV
no
Telephone
no
Modem Hookup
no
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
no
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
yes
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
8 9 9 9 8 6 7 8 8 10
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
yes ? yes yes ?
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
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Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2009
$51
This park is located right next to Gettysburg Battlefield. Well kept park with nice sites. There are lots of things to do here and in the surrounding area. Very family friendly. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
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Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2009
$23
We loved this park. It is a Passport America and Camp Club USA park, so we paid only $23 per night rather than the regular rate of $46. We were put in the back of the park because we are a big rig. We had a pull through site with a gravel pad. This section has newer electrical and excellent water pressure. The staff was extremely helpful. The only downside was that walking in the park was a little tricky. Bordering the gravel pads are rocks about the size of plums. Also, there are horse prints in the dirt that makes it a little difficult to walk around the rig without turning an ankle. If you take it slow it's no problem. Also, the site sits a little high, so the first step into the rig is a big step unless you carry another step with you. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2009
$21
This campground was quite satisfactory for the money. The location was extremely convenient to Gettysburg for touring. Washroom facilities were old but clean. We would camp here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2009
$23
A great park! It is close to everything. The staff was very helpful on getting us started for our visit. It was nice to see the line of horses heading for the trails. We were surprised that there was no smell from the animals. Very clean and nice. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2009
$23
We came in just after Labor Day. Full rate is $46, but weekdays with Passport America it is $23 and a very solid value for this area. Park rates more of a 7, but the 8 is for value. Just check the other park rates. Our water and electric was good. We use a PT50C to monitor incoming power and had no problems. Great location to base your sightseeing. We would come back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
September 2009
$42
Water hook up bad, had to get water from another site, pressure very poor when park is full. Electric kept going off and on. Management very friendly and helpful, made us feel welcome. Not a good park to be in over a long holiday weekend. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2009
$23
We stayed here for 2 nights. This is a good location for all the sites, etc. in Gettysburg. The staff was friendly and helpful. We would definitely consider staying here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2009
$32
This is a nice little campground to base your explorations of Gettysburg from. It is only a mile to the visitor center and less than that to some points of the battlefield. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The site was ready when we arrived. It was a pretty quiet atmosphere to spend the evening after touring the battlefield. The sites are not huge but fair. We lucked out by not having a neighbor on our camping side the whole time which made it seem really big. The little fishing lake was entertaining for the kids and the game room had plenty of machines though they were very dated. I recognized a couple from my high school years in the early 80's. But the kids liked them anyway. Do not take 30 from the west into Gettysburg if you don't like 7% grades, and lot's of 'em. I came that way due to the GPS directions and we were fine with our jake brake on our diesel but I'd worry without it. We would stay here again with no problem. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2009
$22
Great campground to tour the battlefield. Close to everything of interest. Our site was a nice, roomy pull-thru but light post directly behind us was very bright during the night! Quite crowded during our stay since it was the anniversary of the battle but everyone was nice and helpful. Stayed for 2 nights but would have liked to stay longer. Unfortunately they were completely booked so we could not extend our stay. Did not use facilities except for the laundry. The washer I used did not spin out and I had to hand wring all my clothes, bummer! Otherwise fine. Riding stables on premises a plus for those of us who love horses (we don't mind the smell) and free access to the diorama definitely a plus! Rate shown reflects Camp Club Discount. We would definitely stay here again when we're in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2009
$23
We choose this camp ground due to the closeness to the battle park. The grounds were clean, the staff friendly and all the amenities were outstanding! Everything was so good that we have already made reservations for 2014. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2009
$21
We stayed here over the July 4th weekend, with our primary focus being on touring the battlefields. This campground is so close to the attractions that one could easily walk or bike to them. The campground itself is an older one and could use some updating, but overall was very spacious for a private facility, and there were plenty of activities. We stayed in the back of the campground, near the primitive sites, and our boys had plenty of room to play and ride bikes. The pros of this place include swimming pool, relatively flat sites, close proximity to town, and cleanliness. The cons include gravel roads and older bathhouses. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our site had water and electric, but the owners had a device on their tractor that would pump your water lines from the camper, which was very convenient. When we return to Gettysburg, we will stay here without hesitation. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2009
$34
Rate reflects 2 nights at Passport America rate and 2 nights of weekend without PPA. This is an older park. I agree with previous poster; the park could use some updating. They also have a large tent area, and it appears there are many long term residents. Our site was fine. It was in an open area, fairly level, where our satellite worked great. The real positive for this park is it's right near the Gettysburg Battlefield and the new Visitors center and close to the town of Gettysburg. The Diorama they have at the park and offer campers for free is a treat. I wouldn't hesitate to return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2009
$33
The past reviewers have summed this up pretty good, but here is an update. The sites are close, but I have had much, much closer. At least I was able to put my awnings out and still had a little room left over. This is a great place to jump off to other adventures in the Gettysburg area. If you have come here to find a "destination," campground, then this is the wrong place. It is a campground to stay and venture out. You cannot go wrong with all that there is to seen in this area. The campground is one half mile from the visitor's center of the Gettysburg National Park. It is a must see, and take the self guided auto tour, as it give you your own time to spend at each of the many monuments. The Diorama at the campground is free to campers. It is a must see before you tour the area. We purchased the movie, "Gettysburg," and were glad we had taken in the Diorama before viewing the 4 hour movie. Yes, the sites are not level and it would be not much of a problem to have someone with knowledge of heavy equipment to make them level. They could also use some more crushed rock in some areas. The staff were very friendly and helpful and I had the same question about satellite asked of me for motor home placement. Very thoughtful of them. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2009
$38
Gettysburg, Artillery Ridge Campground – I think it is expensive but it has tons of activities and it was Memorial Weekend. Artillery Ridge Campground located less than half a mile from the battlefield is quite different than the type of campgrounds we usually camp at. They have tons of sites and everyone is on top of everyone else. It was Memorial Weekend and we had booked four days. There are some good points about the park – horseback rides onto the battlefield, swimming pool, playgrounds, hookups, laundry, Wi-Fi hotspot, covered horse stalls to bring your own horse, cabins. Very friendly at check in. Bathrooms were ok! We are used to dry camping in the woods and having campsites with lots of room and privacy so this was quite a change from what we have been camping at, but we knew before we came it was going to be crowded. I will say even with the activities they had that weekend and all the people it was not noisy at night, and our neighbors were very considerate and polite. We camped here to ride our bikes to the battlefield and visitor center which we did. Also stopped at Boyds Bear which is in the Gettysburg area – what an amazing store. We stayed an extra day before heading back home and what a difference this campground is after many campers went home on Memorial Day. It was not bumper to bumper and was quite enjoyable! We would go back! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2009
$23
Price reflects Passport American discount. Staff is friendly and helpful; they asked when I was reserving if I had a satellite so they could put us in a site with good sat reception. Park is more rustic and older, but well kept. Good electric and water. No cable. Wi-fi is strong, but very slow at times. Very convenient to historic sites. Cons: sites are not very level, gravel, somewhat mushy and will test your leveling skills a bit. If you don't like the smell of horses, this may not be the place for you. You will smell them if the wind goes in the right direction. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2008
$20
Convenient park with OK sites. The site we had was not very level but we managed. We didn't have sewer but we did have 50 amp and water. The Wi-Fi signal was good and we were able to use the satellite. We used Passport America but I don't think I would stay here for full price. A no service site is $32, a bit steep if you ask me. If you have a horse this is a good place to stay as they have facilities for your horse and RV. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2008
$21
We stayed in the Horse area. Site was a little small, gravel, had to level a little from side to side. Power and water are at the back of the site, sewer is in the middle but almost buried. This is an older park but a decent place to stay. Some of the sites are small in other areas of the camp. This is a great place for people who have horses. We stayed here a week using Camp Club USA. They also accepts Passport America. We would stay here again. (866)932-2674 and (877)335-5596 We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2008
$21
Staff was friendly and helpful. Close to the activities of Gettysburg. My site was reasonably level, no cable TV but the over the air digital reception offered some nice choices. Free internet service was slow at times, but mostly during the times of heavy usage. We would certainly stay there again. We camped in a travel trailer. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2008
$21
Roadway in is paved, but the rest are gravel. Sites were gravel and a little unlevel, needed 2.5 inches on street side to level out, most sites have shade trees. Seasonal sites are on the outside perimeter of the campground. Power and water were fine, utilities were at the center of the site, so access was very close. Bathrooms were dated and well used, but clean. Campground is right across the street from the Battlefield, but you have to go down the road to get into the Battlefield. This campground has horses for you to take into the battlefield for a horseback tour, we don't ride. Would go back again, and would recommend this campground to anyone. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2008
$42
nice place to stay, will plan a trip here for a longer time. would recommend staying here We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2008
$38
We stayed here 8 nights and we chose to camp here because and it is the closest to the battlefield. Staff was very friendly and helpful with any questions and accepted both my Good Sam and Camper USA discount cards (my nightly rate includes the extra charge for the two other adults that were with us). There was a nightly movie but we did not attend and an ice cream social on the Saturday we arrived. We did not use the pool, but it appeared well maintained. The bath houses could be updated but were clean. The laundry room had washer and dryers on the new side, no change machine in the laundry area though, if you will need change, must go to camp store. Wi-Fi was great and Free and they were installing more antennas for those sites that were having problems getting a good connection. It was a quiet and relaxing campground with a catch and release pond. The camp store was basic, but had the connector that we needed for our sewer hoses and much lower cost than my camping supply store at home... I would recommend seeing the Diorama (free as a camper) before touring the battlefield if you know little about the battle of Gettysburg. There is a great little fruit and vegetable stand almost with in walking distance. We will stay again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2008
$45
We were excited to camp here because it had the stables on the property and it is the closest to the battlefields. My children aged 6, 4 & 2 LOVED the playground and riding bikes. There was a nightly movie but we did not attend. It was a bit cooler (thankfully) the 3 days we camped here so we did not use the pool. It looked well cared for and newer than many other amenities. The bath houses could be updated but must be kept cleaner. Wi-Fi was great but our site(78) was close to the camp store. It was a very quiet campground. Very basic. The only real downer for us was when we made our reservation, we wanted two sites (we camped with another family) next to each other. We were told the sites we were assigned would allow us to open up to each other. Due to the location of hookups (2 sites shared a common pole/hookup area) we could only do that if we were OK with our kids tripping over wires and hoses (we were not). The ladies in the store were terrific in letting us move anywhere else in the camp. We opted not to, since we were across the road from the bath house & playground. We will stay again- this Fall. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
August 2008
$43
The staff was very friendly and this is a great campground if you have a horse with you. But our site was not shaded at all and had a nice view of the laundry/bathhouse which was way to bright at night. The game room smelled moldy. The only activity for the weekend was Ghost Stories at 8pm on Saturday. Many of the seasonal sites are really rusty and cluttered with trashy yard clutter. Felt more like an old trailer park than a campground. It is very convenient to Gettysburg downtown, the battlefields, and the new visitors center. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2008
$44
We stayed here 8 nights. Staff very friendly and helpful with any questions. We stayed in the horse corral area it was very quite. This is the National Horse riding stable for the National Park. Some sites were shaded ours was not. Gravel roads. Our site was level and grassy. Several seasonal sites on location but blend in with the rest of the campground. Washers and dryers are newer and worked well. Bathrooms and showers were clean but could use updating. Activities several nights by camp staff for kids as well as a movie most nights. Play ground for kids 12 years and under. Swimming pool. They accept several camping discount programs. Very near, less than 1 mile, from new park visitor center. Used as location to visit other area attractions as well. Would recommend seeing the Diorama as it is very informative on the battle of Gettysburg. I would definitely recommend this park and would stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2008
$36
This is a good campground, great as a base for exploring Gettysburg Battlefield. A lot of pull through sites, and our pull through site had brand new hookups. Sites are tight. Access to campground and site is great, even with bigger rigs. Bathrooms / showers were clean, roomy, and free (no charge for shower). Basketball court looked to be brand new, gameroom was good, pool was clean. The campground might be considered a little rustic, but the overall experience more than makes up for it. A very quiet campground!! In talking to other campers who had been there before, they said that is normal. We thought it was neat to be able to bike ride around the stables and corrals, watching all the horses and riders. The "trail ride" that the campground offers into the battlefield is fun -- note that on the one hour ride, the guide does not tell about the history of the battlefield, on the two hour ride the guide give historical background. The Battlefield diorama at the campground is very much worth checking out, and it is free for campers. We watched the diorama show just before touring the battlefield, that worked out well for us. Staff at camp office were Great! Very helpful, know all about the battlefield and what to see (and how to get to everything). Camp store is not huge but has pretty much everything you might need for camping, plus snacks and gifts. Other campers and seasonals were also great. Everyone we met was outgoing and cheerful. We most certainly would stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
June 2008
$36
The park was OK for a couple of nights while visiting the new Park Center. Tight spaces. Poor internal roads. Nice staff. Since we're not horse fanciers we weren't overly impressed with the overall facility. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2008
$21
If you like history this is a great location. You are actually on/near the battle field. The park is diverse with areas for tents, horses, horse paddocks, cabins, and seasonal guests. We had an unseasonably hot stay, and found our shadeless location extremely warm in the late afternoons, but by 9 pm we could actually turn the AC off and open the windows. This park is very near the new and exciting visitors center which was so interesting (plus lots of air conditioning) we forgot the heat of the day. Our gravel site was very level with easy hook ups, but we found the ground too hard to anchor our awning which is vital during the heat of the day. The bathroom was very close, but extremely warm as the day went by. Wonderful laundry room with new equipment. On the backside of the bathrooms is a sink with running water for primitive camping to use. Large park with plenty of walking for people and pets. There is a catch and release pond with a small flock of ducks. There is a horseshoe and volleyball court with good playground for the kids. We learned to tour the battle fields by mornings and spend time in the visitors center in the heat of the day. If traveling with pets, please check the weather as the coolest we got the RV was mid 80's during the day. We rented horses from the park, as nearby there are horse trail on the battlefield. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2008
$38
This is a family campground with a section that caters to horses and has rides. It is very close to the new Park Service visitor center. Entrance road is paved but interior roads are fair/poor gravel. Our site was in a section that recently had the utilities upgraded. It looks like a small number of sites will have leveling issues although ours was level. The site parking areas are graveled, sites are grass but have bare spots that will be muddy in the rain. Our site was open enough to get satellite TV. The staff was friendly and helpful. The Wi-Fi was fast but suffered many annoying dropouts. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2008
$40
One of my favorite campgrounds. We camped here last hallowen, and are again camping this halloween, Lots of activities for the kids and adults. Very nice sites, and very resonable prices.. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
October 2007
$38
I have been to a lot of parks over the years and this one did not impress me at all. The park was more like a horse ranch with RV sites. The smell of the horses was terrible and the poop was all over the road. I found that the bathrooms were old and not clean with mildew in the shower stalls. Some of the sites were level but when it rained they were muddy. The help was very friendly and helpful. We stayed two nights and left. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2007
$20
We had a level pull through site, shaded, withe full hookup. Close to Gettysburg and battlefields. Horse back rides at site (2hr. ride 68.00). Campground personal were polite and helpful. We used passport america discount. We spent three days in town and on the battlefield and did not see it all. We will go back and will use this campground. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2007
$21
We got one of the five pull-thru sites which was level. WiFi was good, but kept getting kicked off about every 30 minutes. Front entrance sure needs some work to fill up the potholes. Very close to the battlefield and the historic town. We would be happy to stay there again only if we could get one of those 5 sites. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2007
$21
This is a large campground with several different camping areas. Because we did not have a reservation and large pull-through sites were taken, we were in the horse camp which has horse facilities. Area was very quiet and horses were no problem. They offer horse tours into the Gettysburg Battlefield. They have a Gettysburg Battlefield Diorama which is free for campers. Sites are not very level and interior roads are in poor condition. Only 1 mile to Gettysburg Battlefield Visitors Center. Had full hookups with 50 amp with Passport America rate of $21 (Sun - Thurs). We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2007
$45
We loved the horseback tour, even though it is very pricey. The campground itself is very nice and the playground is awesome. The staff was very helpful and we enjoyed the diorama. We learned so much! Although I didn't care for our particular site, we will go back. The sites are VERY small, so that is what kept me from rating it a 10. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
July 2007
$50
If you like horses then this is the place for you. Horse back tours of the Gettysburg battle field are available and your own stall if you wish. We were there during the re-enactment so it may have been more crowed than normal. We were there to see Gettysburg and not the park so our site and the roads in were the most important to us. Our site was down by the horse stables but that was not unacceptable to us since we are from that kind of country anyway. However the site was new and very unlevel. The interior roads are very rough. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2007
$38
This is the closest campground to the Gettysburg Battlefield Visitor Center. We stayed for three extra days due to repairs being needed on our MH and towed vehicle. They were very accommodating when we asked to extend our stay. Campground includes a riding stable which takes people through the battlefield on horseback. Campground was not very full. Entrance needed to be graded as it had some large potholes. They had a n ice cream social one night, a DJ the next night with dancing. If you are not too tired after touring the battlefield, you can join in. Could not get a site with satellite access so had to go with antenna. Reception not all that great. All in all, it was a good place. We will stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2007
$27
This is really a great campground! Horses walking through all day and the riding stable is right there for the horseback tour of the battlefield. The folks who run the place are the best! Sites are large and well spaced and level. We will be back! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
October 2006
$31
We stayed here through Passport America for which we got only 1 night half-price because it was not good on Friday or Saturday. This camp has an area where you can bring in your own horse to ride around the battlefield. We were parked in this area because of our need for access to satellite and found it to be interesting and a lot of fun to watch. No problem with horse plops in the camping area. This camp has a wonderful diorama of the battle which is free to registered campers. The physical grounds are rustic with a ranch-style feel. We would camp here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2006
$41
Staff was very helpful. Halloween activities were great. Family had a great time. We will be back! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2006
$20
This is a Passport America Park and our price reflects the Passport discount. We stayed here for four days and found it to be a decent campground. The horses do not roam the campground, so 90% of the sites are not bothered by horse poop. Most of the sites are pretty well shaded with large trees, but there is a lot (6 pull-thru sites) that has no trees where we were able to get satellite reception. It rained almost every day, so there were many pools of standing water on our site. The office has a good selection of supplies, as well as gifts. Overall, we were comfortable here and will probably return in the future. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2006
$20
Campground was nothing special, but was immediately adjacent to the Gettysburg battlefield and 1/4 mile from town. They offered horseback tours of the battlefield and had a Diorama display of the battle. All in all, quite nice. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2006
$42
A very nice campground close to everything in Gettysburg. There is a riding academy there and subsequently lots of horses. The sites are large with plenty of room. The diorama of the battles around Gettysburg there is free to campers and is very well done. We look forward to returning. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2004
$34
Sorry a year late! I've stayed here twice. CG is the closest to the battlefield and as the name implies, Union cannons actually were stationed here. The Gettysburg Battlefield Diorama (on the CG site) was suprisingly great and well done. Sites and roads were gravel but well maintained when we were there. As far as Horse poop mentioned by the above reviewer, YES! It's everywhere but like the other reviewer said, it is a National Riding Stable and caters to those with horses. Battlefield Horse Tours also leave from here. Kind of like complaining of sand when you camp at the beach. Reminds you to do your homework before pulling into a CG. I didn't mind the horses or the poop for that matter and I'm not a horse person. It's just a great CG for those who want to be close to the battlefield. It's not a resort like other CG's in the Gettysburg area but does it job nicely. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
2004
$33
There are both positive and negative reviews above us. We thought the campground was very nice. It was nice to look at the horses and camp near them. We are not horse people but the view was different and nice. We found our site to be very nice
but kind of narrow. We have enjoyed our stay even with the horse poop. It is a National Riding Stable for the National Park so you will have horses walking through the CG while you are there. We thought this added to the Cg not detracted from it. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
2003
$15
I have a permanent site here. I have read some other comment's and need to remind everyone that this is a national riding stable and campground. The campground is not in bad shape and would encourage anyone to stay here. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
2001
$26
This place is very poor at best. The sites were bad, roads were bad, and looks like a horse farm that RV's park close to. Our site had horse poop all round our motorhome, nice to look at. No sewer hookup was not a problem, we left park next day. The place is very run down. We camped here in a camper.
CGID2430Drummer Boy Camping Resort
Camp Information
Sites
449
Date of Stay
October 2009
Latest Rate
$80
Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
yes
Cable TV
yes
Telephone
yes
Modem Hookup
no
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
no
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
yes
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
6 6 8 3 8 4 4 6 5 2
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
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Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
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Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
October 2009
$80
The sites were fairly level, and easy to park our rig and toad. The park was not very tidy and appeared to have most sites rented to seasonal folks. All in all, it was an okay park, but certainly not worth the money. If we return to Gettysburg (which I'm sure we will), we will find another park perhaps in a nearby town. Everything in Gettysburg is expensive. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
September 2009
$47
Have your wallet ready when you stay here; the site fee only covers the site. We arrived 2 hours before the check in time and we had to pay an extra $25 to check in even though our site was available and the park was far from full. When we called for the reservation we were not told the check in time or that there was a charge to check in early. The sites in the front of the park are off of paved roads but the pull through sites where our site was was down an unpaved gravel road. This was not easy to maneuver with our motorhome with a tow vehicle. At each dumpster site they had two dumpsters, one was locked so the overflow from the open one was left on the ground. This place is no 'RESORT". We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2009
$65
This Resort used to be a lot nicer but it is still okay. The Wi-Fi that they have there is horrendous at best for $6.00 for 24 hours and it doesn't work the majority of the time. The staff was very courteous and friendly. We were in the 300 sites and we had no problem with highway noise but really what can the Resort do about highway noise anyway? The only true downfall with this Resort now is they seem to nickel and dime you for every little thing. Water slide and Wi-Fi among other things. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
August 2009
$50
This campground has alot to offer: however you will pay for it. I was told when I made reservations over the phone, if I did not care for our site we could change it when we arrived. The first site was out in the open, close to the highway noise and in the center. When I requested to change I was told there was a $10 fee: not what I was told on the phone. When I questioned this, the front desk person told me sorry it is a $10 fee!! Strike one! The resort has a great pool with a slide in the back: $10 a person to use the slide. What?? Unfortunately we found this out when we where ready to go down it. We had to go to the front and purchase it. I was informed this was non-refundable. No kidding?! Internet access was $6 a day. We where here all of 20 minutes and had already dropped $25 dollars besides the cost of the site. Over all I was disappointed as the campground boasts of their status as being one of the premier campgrounds in PA. I wouldn't say it was top notch. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2009
$45
Being a large camping resort, I found it to be a very clean park. Very professional staff at the registration office, need to have order for such a large establishment . People were very respectful of others . Had a very enjoyable time with family here at this park . We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
August 2009
$56
The park would have been good for one or two days. All sites were dirt or gravel and the roads are narrow. There are too many rented golf carts running up and down the roads at all hours raising dust clouds. For the price WIFI should have been included and not an extra charge. On our next trip to Gettysburg, we will definitely cross Drummer Boy off of our list of places to stay. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
August 2009
$46
You couldn't even hear a bird chirp if it flew by you! It is very noisy due to the 4 lane highway that runs along the campground property. I would have loved this place if not for the noise! It was a great location, easy to get to the battlefield! Don't know that I would stay here again! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
July 2009
$65
This place nickels and dimes. For example: Show up early? Extra. Wifi? Extra. Water slide advertised as part of the family draw? Extra. Mini golf? Extra. Golf carts? More than renting a car. Staff? Rudeness masquerading as concern. At least they tried. The site slopes, but auto leveling managed to (barely) handle it. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
July 2009
$30
OK campground - but near a highway - so it will be loud. Many monthly/seasonal campers so "transients" may feel uncomfortable/unwelcome. NOT a very nice staff. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
June 2009
$71
This "Resort" has gone down hill over the last 3 years. Coincidentally , the resort was taken over by new owners 3 years ago. We found that the staff was extremely rude, and when asked questions, the staff seemed like it was a problem to give you the entire answer. When I made reservations, I asked about the water slide, in relation to our campsite. They told me where it was. They did not, however, tell me that there was an additional charge of $10.00 per person, per day. The hours were limited, especially for summertime hours, and you must obtain a wristband from the main office. The office is at the other end of the park. The gift shop is a "hands off" gift shop. This I know because I witnessed the counter person telling a person to please do not touch the "toy guns ", they are for sale, not to just handle. The movie times , published on the flyer, were wrong because " the office chooses to play it earlier if they want." Then people show up at the correct movie time, and it is already 1/2 over. When asked if they can start the movie again, the staff stated that they are on a time schedule and maintenance leaves at a certain time. The movie must be over by then because maintenance has to put the movie away. This was told to me as the counter person was stopping the movie, and putting it away herself. We talked with several campers who have stayed with Drummer Boy over the last 10 to 15 years. They feel the same way. Many of them reported that this would be their last stay @ Drummer Boy. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2009
$67
We had a really nice time at this park. The staff was very friendly and helpful from the minute you get there. The roads were easily navigated even with my 39 ft 5th wheel. The sight was level and clean. There was a lot of activities for kids and still enough quiet to relax. We thought it was a little pricy and you had to pay for everything like wireless ect. I thought for the price they charged that should be free. I would highly recommend this camp ground and the Gettysburg area is a must for all campers. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2009
$50
A very nice campground and lots to do even just in the campground! Kid love the pool and slides. In the off season, it is very quiet, but still has lots to do. I would definitely recommend this campground! We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
May 2009
$45
When I phoned for a site, I stated that I needed full hook and the employee told me they had one left; I accepted and was sent an email confirmation. We arrived at the campground and the site wasn't a full hookup and it was to small for our camper(also right next to the highway). The employees were more then willing to help me but the manager was rude, he made me feel like it was my fault; that the site I got was due to me waiting to long to book it. He was willing to give me a cottage for the price of the site but I couldn't bring my pet in the cottage. There was a last minute cancellation and we were given a prime site. We stayed here 7 years ago and let me tell you it has changed and I wouldn't return; not the same feeling as before. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2009
$45
Nice campground, friendly staff, spots away from highway is best. Only complaint I have is the playgounds need to be cleaned up. There are alot of weeds and not much mulch. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2009
$52
We went there during off season, pool was not opened, but looked nice. Shaded and open level sites. They are adding new sections, and their cabins looked real nice. We enjoyed the proximity to Gettysburg battle field. They have private bathrooms, and everything was very clean. We will go again and would recomment this campground. We didn't have time to enjoy the fishing pond. They have a big rec center and had activities planned, which looked like fun - we didn't have time to attend. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2009
$45
Nice campground, clean with lots to do in and around the campground. The campground has something going on about every weekend. Gettysburg offers a glimps at the Nations formation and has nice places to eat in town. I would recommend staying around the pond as that is a little more roomy and less traffic noise from Rt. 15. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
October 2008
$70
We came here because of Woodall's ad and write-up. Our site was not level, even though they told us it was a premium site and would be level. The price of the park is very high, but if you want wifi service, you must pay extra. We found that to be unacceptable. Luckily, we do have an air card so we were able to access the web and our cell phone. It was extremely noisy with our "premium" site situated one stand of trees away from the freeway. Due to the fact that we arrived on the Columbus Day weekend, all the parks in the area were busy, therefore we were unable to change campgrounds. Had we been able to do so, we would have. We definitely would not choose this campground again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2008
$35
We spent 4 weeks at the campground. We enjoyed the location because it was so close to the battlefields and town (1 mile from downtown). The campground (even though it has "resort" in the title) was a nice campground like a typical KOA with many close trees, narrow roads, and nothing but dirt pads and sites. It is nice if your goal is to get back to nature and see Gettysburg. For full-timers that still work full-time, it was a bit too rustic. They charged for the internet wi-fi ($60 per month) and our neighbor said the signal was poor we were in a "weak spot" according to the office. The laundry facility was expensive, and the water level in the washing machines was so low that you could not get your clothes clean or rinsed and there was no sign warning you about this. When we return to Gettysburg we will look at another park one less "woodsy". We had to unhook the car prior to going to our site because of the narrow roads and sharp turns even though we had a pull-through, our 38 foot motor home could not get there with the car attached. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
October 2008
$60
Very Expensive, Many sites next to a very noisy highway. Not friendly. All pools closed but no fall discount. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2008
$65
We loved this campground. The staff was nice and courteous and went out of their way to accommodate us anyway they could. The children had a great time and enjoyed the water slide. As far as noise we were in the 300 sites and we had no problems with noise at all. The only downfall with this campground is that it's so large and you have to drive to get to the store because it was too far to walk in the 95 degree temperatures. We would definitely stay here again perhaps when our children are a little older and can appreciate the battlefield more. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
August 2008
$60
We also used this campground for several years, many years ago, and it has changed - not necessarily for the better. The cost per night is one of the most expensive we have encountered outside of a true RV resort setting. The site we were first assigned was very uneven and I could not get our rig level front to back. Requested another level site - there were several available in the area - and had to pay extra for a 'premium' site. While stopping at the office to pay the extra charge, I made a comment about the uneven site that I could not use, I was told that I would normally have been charge extra for switching sites. We stayed only one night and intend to not return. I also echo others comments about the road noise from Hwy 15 and the abundance of golf carts. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
August 2008
$60
Most expensive campground we have ever stayed at, but not any better than the others. Did not honor Good Sam discount on the weekend. Also, charged another $10 for early check-in ($70 total). This was the first time we have ever been charged for arriving a little early! Campground and sites were beautiful, but way overpriced. Advertised WiFi and water slide, but both cost extra. You would have thought for that price, these would have been included. Office staff were not friendly, but camp hosts were very nice. We would not stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
July 2008
$62
This was the highest priced campground that we have ever stayed at. The campground was kept clean and landscaped. It is located near the battle field and attractions. The only thing that they did not charge extra for was the pools, which are only four feet deep. There is an interstate that goes right beside of the campsites and is very loud. The staff were somewhat friendly. Golf carts are every where. And with gravel roads, the dust is bad. At $62 dollars a night, I think we will try other campgrounds in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2008
$48
This is a very nice campground. It is far enough out, but close enough in. It is long and narrow as opposed to square like many damps, this is perhaps the only drawback. It is over a mile long! Our site was level. Each site is separated from the next by a few trees and some boulders. It was large enough to park our jeep at either end without crowding our rig. The only drawback, and it was our fault, was not checking the area schedule. We wound up visiting during Bike Week. People were OK, but the bikes are just too noisy for me. About the only other down is a $10 a day charge for the water slide. We would definitely return in the future. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2008
$60
This campground is beautifully maintained. It has been our favorite campground to date. The staff is very friendly and courteous and the sites are a nice size. The pools are large and very nice. There are also many great tourist sites and shops very close by. We enjoyed our weekend here immensely and look forward to going back again next summer. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
June 2008
$65
Pros: VERY clean--grounds and bathrooms; nice pool; short drive to Gettysburg attractions; easy access to highway; nice activities (we participated in two); friendly staff Cons: this campground is RIGHT NEXT to a busy highway. There is not one site in the campground from which you do not hear highway traffic. this was a big detraction for us. The water at this campground is thoroughly disgusting, even when filtered. bring your own water for everything that you will be consuming. I cannot say if its the campground only, or the whole area--after the first day we bought lots & lots of bottled water and used only that. The store was nicely stocked with RV equipment but only the bare necessities for grocery items; there were no real souvenir type products for the area which was frankly surprising. we used only the pool near the main entrance. it was clean and clear but not attended by a staff person for 2 out of 3 visits. Teenagers played very --well crazy like teenagers with no regard for little children in the pool. this was not the best. and the pool, despite no staffing, had hours of 10 - 7 although it was very light till after 8 pm. teens drove golf carts very fast up & down the roadways. We will most likely try other campgrounds in this area which advertise half the price. (We spent $50 for our first night & $65/night for the next two nights) Wireless internet is available but only for an extra fee We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2008
$47
It has 2 pools, one of which has a huge water slide that you have to pay extra to use. Gravel roads that you may rent golf carts to get around because the place is huge. They have cut down a lot of trees, which is disapointing. New cottage rentals are very nice. Some have kitchen & bathroom inside. Flat screen tvs w/ cable. They run $250 a night to $85 for the small cabins. They have putt putt, arcade room, & a small boardwalk where you can buy food & ice cream. Activities are planned for themed weeks. Overall fun place except for lots of traffic with golf carts on gravel. We camped here in a Tent.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
June 2008
$46
We stayed for seven nights. When making a reservation, I was told that I was being upgraded to a seasonal site since I booked a week. Upon arrival I discovered that the site I was assigned was very, very unlevel yet all the beautiful sites around us were either level or pretty close. This is the reason I feel I was assigned this site as there is no way anyone will pay to keep a rig on this site long term. I had to virtually put the nose of my 5th wheel on the ground to get close to level. Now, with my whining out of the way, this is a very beautiful park and has all kinds of activities. The pull-thru sites in the new (blue) section are very nice and I wish we had been assigned there. There is some road noise from Highway 15, but unless you are up front by office it is not an issue. They are doing some expanding and I do not think that the waterslide is open. It is close to all Gettysburg attractions. I would camp here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2008
$47
Very nice park. Every space seems to have some privacy with trees/bushes in between each one. I have a 40' MH and never could get level. The grade was too severe front to back AND side to side. That's why this place gets a 7 from me. I asked to move (stayed for 7 days) but they only had 2 available spots and they were worse than the one I had. We can hear the road noise from Hwy 15 ( we are located at the very rear of the park), but it's not unbearable. Probably will not stay here again based on the leveling issues from poorly graded spots for 40'+ MH's. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
May 2008
$60
We recently stayed at Drummerboy and have mixed views. We arrived about 1pm on our reserved day and had to pay a $10 fee on top as an "early arrival" fee. After already paying $60 per day? I've never had a $200 per night hotel charge me for arriving 2 hours early. Once we got to our site, it was apparent that there were 30-40 sites open, so we certainly weren't kicking anyone out early. You have to pay a daily fee for Wi-Fi even though that isn't mentioned until you arrive. We didn't use the pools or mini-golf, although there was a sign that said you had to purchase wristbands to use the pool. Again, I compare this to expensive hotels that do not charge guests for access to pools. Bathrooms/showers are big and clean, so that's a positive point. This is a very big campground. (Our site was #320; I think there are 370 current sites.), and you are pretty much parked on top of each other. The place is so big that most people think you need a golf cart to get from one end of the place to another. Anyone hear of walking when you are out "camping"? The deluge of golf carts lead to a near bumper car situation when trying to leave the campground due to the numerous number of kids out "cruising" in golf carts. The noise level from nearby Highway 15 drove us mad. We asked for something that was as far away from 15 as possible, and we still heard every vehicle that passed by. The reservationist was fairly rude when I asked her about refunds/cancellations. She said the full amount was to be charged at the reservation time, and I inquired about a refund if we found we didn't like the place after arriving. She scoffed and said, NO refunds after arriving. If the park is confident of their facility, why would they be worried about locking down an unhappy camper at the peak of the season? Other places nearby had cheaper prices, but we went with this campground based on previous overly cheerful (and now suspicious) ratings. If you are going to spend more time downtown and in the national park and not a lot of time scrunched up with your neighbors and dodging golf carts, then it is not too bad, but if you are looking for a relaxing "camping" experience, this Wal-mart sized campground is not it. Forgot to mention that Drummerboy is indeed going Wal-mart with some gigantic "log cabins" being wheeled in while we were there. 30 foot behemoths with fake looking "logs" slapped on the side, all dragged in on their own tandem wheeled trailer. I don't know if the tandem wheels will be removed or just covered up with more "wood." Definitely more shabby than chic and bound to tip the experience even more towards Wal-mart parking lots than anything resembling camping. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2008
$47
This is a very large park. I'm more fond of the smaller ones, but that's personal preference. It was clean and well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful. In the 300's section, I could hear a lot of traffic noise from Rt 15, but the campground can't stop that. If you don't mind big and if you don't mind a bit of traffic noise, Drummer Boy is AOK. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2008
$47
This park was a big one with lots of activities for children such as a playground, putt-putt, game room, lots of walking, fishing and a water park being built on premises. The only drawback was it's close to the highway so the traffic was noisy. Overall, good place. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2008
$40
This was a great campground. The bathhouses were excellent and very clean. I would definitely go back! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2007
$39
A very large park, the restrooms/showers were very clean with both in one private room however the roads were dirt/gravel and very dusty and in need of grading. The area we were in was on a hill side and it was hard to level. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
September 2007
$40
Not a great campground, not a bad campground, just ok. May not return, just too many other good places to go. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2007
$55
This is a nice park. Our site # was in the 300's so we were in the back by the waterslide & pool & also by Route 15. Playground is all the way out at the entrance to the park, & we had a little one along, & it was quite a hike for her. It can also be a little noisy being right next to the highway. The back sites are a little better for noise than the old part of the campground which is very noisy (site 53). Had no problem getting all slides open & awning out. Campfire rings are stationary & you can't sit all the way around them. Don't get me wrong its a decent campground & it is clean & well kept, but I just got my new info for 2008 & sites are up to $60.00 per night May through Sept. This is absolutely ridiculous. There are other places to go camping in this area that are just as nice but not as expensive. Also there is a % you get charged on top of the site fee called a "pillow tax" because you are in "Gettysburg". We camp other places in the area for a whole weekend for just a little over $60.00. We probably won't stay here anymore since the rates have gotten so out of hand. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2007
$50
A Beautiful campground that is immaculately clean. The sites are very large and the facilities are first class. The old owners were the nicest people in the world and will be sorely missed. The campground was sold to Diversified Investments about a year ago. Initially they struggled to maintain the same high quality of customer service the previous owners provided. However, they hired a new GM and assistant who are doing a great job of restoring it to what it once was. And Diversified isn’t shy about investing money in improvements. It remains one of my favorite campgrounds. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2007
$50
This is a nice campground. It is big, and the new sites in the back are nice the way they are landscaped. They are big rig friendly and easy to navigate. The pools are beautiful, but the water was cold with temperatures only in the 70s. The Comcast Cable was good with about 65 Channels. The staff were friendly enough, and the overall visual appeal of this campground is good. Golf cart rentals are also available which is nice due to the fact the campground is spread out. The bathrooms and showers also seemed pretty clean. I would recommend this campground. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
July 2007
$74
Clean, well kept, but very expensive. Next to freeway, several people like it enough to do seasonal. If we had been charged the published rate in Woodalls, (or even close) I would rate this a 8. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2007
$53
This was our 3rd year here and probably our last. Everyone was very nice, but there are so many other CG within the same distance that are so much better. For my $53 I got a crowded pool and highway noise. They are big rig friendly. Bathrooms/showers were always clean. We had a 36' MH. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
July 2007
$59
We stayed here for one night to test our new unit out. It was a pretty bad experience. First the campground is like a maze. The gentleman at the front desk gave me directions. Well the directions were totally wrong. It was hard to follow the streets because all of the one way streets are not marked with street signs. The directions he gave me were sending me down one way streets the wrong way. I ended up in the back of the campground. Turned around and tried again. This time I dropped someone off to look for the site. Well I had to move because there was traffic backed up, so I turned down a road and ended up getting lost. Thankfully a camper helped me get my 36' unit around to my site the proper way (not the way the CG told me to go). We pulled in and wouldn't you know the site was very unlevel. I had my tongue laying on my piece of wood and still couldn't level it. And when my trailer broke free from my hitch the trailer slid down hill until it loaded the wheel chocks. I now have the locks so this don't happen again. Then when we were leaving the site was to tight to make a turn out of it, I had to make my way out around through another empty site. The pools were nice, and I loved the shade but $10 for 1 water slide, yeah right. The campground office was so far away I am thankful I brought a bicycle with me. This is far from what I call a premiere campground. I have been to 10 CGs this year and this was the worst one of them all. I kind of knew this going in since I read the reviews on this site. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
July 2007
$55
Very close to highway, lots of road noise. Kids were racing golf carts late into evening. Site was weed covered. Had to cut weeds around fire ring. Extra charge for using water slide. Not a fifty five dollar a night site. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
July 2007
$50
This campground isn’t as bad as it seems when reading other reviews. However I do agree that it is pretty over priced for what you get. The grounds are nice and the facilities are clean. I do have a few complaints. The staff, (other than one nice retired couple that cleaned cabins), are not friendly and sometimes they were rude. Their planned activities were seriously lacking. They put no thought whatsoever behind their planned activities and it showed, barely any kids showed up for any of them! I think I’m just used to Yogi Bear Campgrounds that go the extra mile when it comes to their activities. We stayed away from the back side of the park (site 371A) so that I could not hear the highway noise but some sites you could actually see the highway through the bushes. They also did not enforce their quiet time as I woke up at 2am to hear a party going on outside the cabin across from our trailer. That was truly a disappointment as I have small kids, luckily they did not wake up. However I didn’t get much sleep that night myself. I had hoped, knowing that it was “Biker Weekend” in Gettysburg, and that many of the campers were staying for that reason alone, that they would have been extra diligent with their quiet time enforcement, since they so clearly mention on their website, “a family campground.” Overall it was just an okay camping experience. We probably will not go back next year. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
July 2007
$65
Most over rated park I ever stayed at. Entry sign behind desk says it all, "NO REFUNDS". Ask yourself why? The great ratings for this park are telling you that there is a lot to do for the kids. Other than that, it is a rip off. Crowded, busy, noisy, near a noisy highway, impersonal staff. This is a facilities park. They have all the facilities to meet the star requirements for publications, but nothing in the way of a true campground. "NO REFUNDS" means they have something to hide and worry about. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2007
$53
This was our first time at this park , and after reading reviews from campers recently, they had us all thinking the worst. Needless to say, the place was wonderful, clean bathrooms and clean showers, friendly staff. We were at site 104, right near the fishing pond, it was a little tight to get into, but gorgeous none the less. They could maybe stand to cut a few trees on the corners down and maybe trim some back in the tighter areas. Although no damage was done to our camper, I see how this could be a problem for some campers. It is very close to town and all the attractions. We will definitely return here, hopefully real soon. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2007
$40
Positives - Nice natural setting park, friendly staff, good store, great pools, cabins looked good, convenient location, golf cart rental was reasonable, mini golf was fun. Negatives - Huge campground, too much gravel,all gravel sites, could not ride bikes (even if we could it was too far from our site), very hilly, our site was OK for leveling, but I could see how some were not. All in all, we had a nice time here and made the most of it. We would probably stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2007
$50
We have camped here for many years and each time we visit there is always an improvement. For our past 2 visits, we camped in the pull through area with our pop-up. The bathrooms were very nice and very clean! The sites were a nice size. Although we had to drive to go to the store, we would still highly recommend this campground. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
June 2007
$50
This campground USED to welcome us with our 3 dogs, but they changed policy and went to a 2 dog policy and we had to get a doggy sitter for our third dog. We used to love it there but they are no longer dog friendly in our book so we won't be returning. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2007
$50
This was our 3rd time visiting the campsite. We always enjoyed our stay here and were a little worried since the reviews had really gone downhill. Fortunately we didn't have any problems at all. In our group, we had 3 adults and 6 kids (including 4 extremely excited little boys). The office staff never treated us rudely when our tribe came into the office. There were a couple of times that the girl at the desk didn't know the answers to our questions, but they always got an answer from a man who was hanging around in the background (manager??). We didn't feel like they went out of their way to help us but we didn't feel ignored or belittled either. Hopefully it's just taking awhile for them to work out the 'kinks' with the new ownership and things are getting better. Both pools, the mini golf, and the arcade were big hits with the kids. They really loved the water slide too. We like the sites at the back of the campground near the cabins. Our site was bigger and more private than the others we saw. The family bathrooms there are also very clean. We would definitely go back again. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
June 2007
$53
Very disappointed with this campground. The check in process took a long time and employees were rude and disorganized. Our site was dirty when we arrived. There are only two laundry facilities throughout the whole campground. The one located near us had 4 washing machines and they were all out of order. I reported this to management and was told, "what's there is there." Also, the wifi didn't work from our site. The campground itself is close to downtown Gettysburg and is pretty with two nice pools, but it is poorly managed. Out site was not too difficult to level, but we would not stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
June 2007
$50
Outrageous price for an un-kept campground with very un-level spaces. Tree branches crowd campground roadways scratching our rig and very difficult to maneuver large rigs on campground exit roads. Office staff disorganized and double booked our site. We had a large rally group and will not visit this campground again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2007
$38
Great park. Stayed in the new section in the back and would have given it a 10 except that there wasn't much grass. Had a nice level and shady site. Office staff was most helpful and friendly. There is a well stocked store on site. Would stay here again when in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
May 2007
$50
We can only verify what other campers wrote and add some further experiences. The WiFi is NOT worth purchasing when there are leaves on the trees (that's the explanation we received from one of the resident/retiree/employees who was probably the only pleasant employee we spoke with). There was a serious problem with broken washing machines (almost three quarters of them were out of order), but this fact was apparently not of sufficient importance to cause any of the three underwhelming teenage employees at the main desk to even make a note. On the plus side, there's an interesting water slide, which costs extra. The traffic noise from nearby Route 15 (and don't bother trying the sites out back--as someone here advised--as they are just incrementally less noisy) becomes a kind of white noise after awhile. If you go, run down to the main National Park building and rent a guy who drives you around in your car and, for the course of an incredible hour and a half, explains the Battle of Gettysburg to you and your spouse for forty bucks, plus twenty tip, and makes the experience so incredible that you end up being some kind of Civil War geek for a few days... There's a lounge/pub, to the left of the hotel with the restaurant, in the rotary downtown that's worth trying. Once again, the hourly (and mostly teenage) employees are adjuncts to useless and should be avoided, and given the (unacknowledged and unresolved) problems we experienced, we'll try Artillery Ridge next time. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2007
$40
This campground was beautiful well kept and very fun to stay at. They had tons of activities and the staff and people were all very friendly. The pool was warm and well maintained. We rented a golf cart which made the trip more enjoyable as this is a big campground and walking would have been a bit much. This campground is in location to stores and other things to see. We camped here in a Tent.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2007
$47
We have camped here twice. Our family enjoys the Apple Blossom Festival which is about 10 miles away. The bath houses are very clean and staff was nice. There is some noise from highway, but not too bad. Pools and water slide were not open when we camped there, but look nice. We will request a site near the entrance next year. We were in the 300 section this year and it was too far away from the playground and store for our family. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2007
$65
My family and I stayed there during this past Memorial Day Weekend. The campground was in good shape and well manicured. Although we were traveling around Gettsburg much of the time, our time at the campground was enjoyable. The desk personal were very accommodating. One of their life guards (a teenager) could probably use some people training. I would recommend that you bring your bicycle with you if you intend on getting around the campground. It is large and hard to get around on foot. I felt the $55.00 per day golf cart rental was too steep. Overall, we had a good experience and will visit again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
May 2007
$47
I have rated this facility higher in the past but the change in management has significantly altered the camping experience at Drummer Boy- some of the staff are extremely difficult to deal with on the simplest of transactions. We have camped here on 4 previous occasions and until this year we were entirely happy with our choice of campground. The campground facility itself is excellent, but some of the staff are so difficult to deal with that it spoils all of the features this campground has to offer. Gettysburg is a wonderful destination, and this campground used to be a place we looked forward to visiting. However, this time around was awful. In addition to the rude behavior we experienced, we also witnessed similar behavior with other campers and heard of many others. What a shame that such a great facility has lost its customer service perspective! One other note, the Wifi set up lacks bandwidth and depending on where you are in the part signal strength is very weak, so connecting is difficult and slow once connected. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
May 2007
$40
We camped here more than six times in the last four years, and were also part of the recent large group. Previously, this was one of our favorite campgrounds. As of our latest visit, there is little to compel us to return to this campground. The staff was not accommodating, was rude, and was far from helpful. They went as far as using derogatory comments after hanging up the phone with potential future customers. I thought this was childish in front of other customers. Having been in business for over 30 years, I am fully aware of customer service. In this regard, there is much to be learned by the new management and owners of Drummer Boy. We will not return to this campground in the future. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2007
$48
Overall the park itself was pretty nice, considering what we've seen before: spacious, level gravel sites, nice amenities, free and clean showers, nice but expensive camp store, and great prices for visitors! However, there are a few downsides: the back of the park is down hill and it's a long walk up, the golf carts are outrageously priced, you can hear the highway very clearly, and the office staff certainly leaves something to be desired. If they weren't rude or indifferent, they were weird and almost seemed to be making fun of us. When my one teen son asked about a certain type of museum, the girl behind the counter pointed to the wall and didn't even look up to answer him. If you can deal with that, then this is your place. In regards to the noise, we were at the back of the park, in the #300's and it was if we were right on the freeway. At night, with the windows open, it was almost deafening at some points. The pools weren't open while we were there, but they looked nice. And we didn't get to fish or play volleyball, but the kids did venture into the arcade. Someone needs to alert the PA gambling people that the DS game seems to be rigged, though (and are kids allowed to gamble in PA?). My teens went through $48 in change to try to win the DS system, and never even came close to the 'mark'. Had it not been for that and the office staff, our rating might have been higher. But with the traffic, the gravel, the arcade and the hike up the hill, it was too much to rate this park a perfect 10. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
May 2007
$47
New owners are impossible to deal with, rude, unaccommodating, and basically useless. Web site states "Family Friendly Pricing," but rates reflect extra charges for children. We will not be back unless major changes are made. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
May 2007
$38
Unfortunately the staff and corporate owner philosophy is to not welcome back those that do not plan to stay for an entire season! Hospitality and accommodating attitudes were not seen by any of the employees. I stayed with the mentioned rally and for such a profit generating group this place sure did not want to have anything to do with us! This was our 2nd and LAST time we stay at this place. Would not recommend it to anyone! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
May 2007
$47
This was our first visit to Drummer Boy. A nice campground but very poor customer service. The staff was rude on more than one occasion,specifically during returning in of our golf cart, my wife waited 10 minutes before even being acknowledged by the staff. I understand that they were on the phone, but no one even acknowledged she was in the room until after the phone calls. I also was with the large group and was present at customer who couldn't get a level site. I wouldn't recommend the campground and I will not be going back. Under new ownership they now require payment in full and offer rainchecks only - should you need to cancel. If you don't need good customer service, this is the place to go. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2007
$50
We did stay here as part of the rally below, but have a different side of the story. Our site was very level, maybe we just got lucky. And the customer service we received in the main office was wonderful and very helpful. This was our first time at the campground and only went there because of the rally, but we will be back after the experience we had We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
May 2007
$42
This was the fourth year for our large rally, and as a result of how many of us were treated, this unfortunately will be our last year at Drummer Boy. There seems to have been a shift in customer service philosophy at Drummer Boy since the new owners took over. Customer service does not appear to be a part of the culture of the new company. A couple members wanted to switch sites. They were not accommodated, even though the sites went unused, the entire weekend. One member arrived late one evening and could not get level in their site. They switched sites twice, and then were given another site to check. When they went back 10 minutes later to let the office know they could get level, and take the site, they were told that site was no longer available! In a ten minute span! And...that site went unused for another day. Although it is a fairly nice campground, they have lost our business. Many of the sites are incredibly un-level. Office staff was rude at times. A new campground will be happy to accept what we estimate to be about $10,000 in revenue for one weekend. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
April 2007
$42
Basic family campground. We camped with friends with children. Too many people speeding around in golf carts. Will not likely go back. We will try other campgrounds in that area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2007
$49
We stay here a couple times a year and always enjoy it. Only real issue is the highway noise from Rt. 15. The noise is not as prevalent in the summer. The leaves on the trees do cut down on the noise somewhat. Great location to enjoy what the military park has to offer. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2007
$38
This was an excellent well maintained large park. Definitely family oriented. The restrooms/showers were superb, clean, new, well maintained. The staff was very accommodating, even delivered the mail to the site. Great access to the major artery (Hwy 15) and the Gettysburg attractions. While the roads and sites themselves were gravel, they were in good condition. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2006
$45
During our stay, the restrooms and showers were modern and clean. The bath house that we utilized contained six separate facilities, each having a lockable door. The two pool facilities were nice and clean. The teenage employees who handled the family craft activity were reasonably efficient and suprisingly courteous. Other workers were pleasant as well. The only negative was the difficulty our ten and three year olds had riding their bikes on the hills and road surface of small rocks. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
September 2006
$44
We stayed in site #14 which is very close to the office. We did hear road noise from the highway but did not find it overwhelming as other did. We did have two families parked on opposite sides of us who found our campsite very convenient to cut through. Didn't care for the lay out of the CG. Not a blade of grass in the area we were in. Sardines come to mind. Looked around in the new section and found it to be very crowded. Bought $15 of wood which would not burn. When I complained they gave me more wood that would not burn. Next time we'll try another CG. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
September 2006
$50
Clean campground with some roomy sites. Road noise from the interstate is abound though. Prices for everything a bit high, and WiFi is at a steep charge. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
September 2006
$50
The office people were friendly and helpful. For those with long rigs, even the pull-throughs are tight because of the trees. Beware when pulling out. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
July 2006
$53
The campground is huge and not in a positive way. Our campsite was all the way in the back. It was on a steep incline and we were at the bottom. It was very far to the office and main pool. We did have easy access to the smaller pool with the slide. Although an extra fee is required for the slide, we have come to realize this is common practice for most campgrounds and are accustomed to it. I don't recall any road noise as mentioned in previous reviews, mostly because I couldn't get over how inconvenient the whole campground was. My daughter was not able to easily ride her bike given the terrain and the type of stone used on the roads. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2006
$42
We stay here all the time and would highly recommend it to anyone!! Great activities and wonderful pools. Stay on the back side of the camp store, less traffic noise. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2006
$30
Very nice, and large, and busy. We were in for the Memorial Day weekend and got a last minute cancellation site. The most ridiculously clean restrooms we had ever seen, cleaned several times a day and night...wow. Too many golf carts roaming around (I thought) and lots of opportunities to blow through money at the well stocked store, snack bar, water slide, etc. Movie night for the kids was great and lots of scheduled events. Very convenient to the battlefield, full service grocery (Giant) is one exit north. We'll be back and are already booked for next Memorial Day. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2006
$44
If you stay here ask for the new section in the back. Nice, big and quiet. This was our 4th time back and will be back on fathers day. No worries! Trust me! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2006
$36
Excellent camping resort. First time in our new camper and even though it rained we had a great experience. Only reason for not giving a 10 rating is that our campsite was close to Rt. 15, which is a very busy highway with lots of tractor trailers. I felt like we were parked literally on the side of the road. It was even hard to hear each other talk while sitting around the campfire. Look close at the camp site map before deciding on your spot. You do not want to be near the Walker Trail side of the map. Extremely clean campground and bathrooms. Staff was friendly and helpful. BINGO in Lincoln Hall was a lot of fun and cheap. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2006
$40
From workampers view, the park is clean and the staff is caring. It is a very busy park on weekend especially during the height of the season. Warnings of the noise near the front part of the park has been posted here. It is a large park so be prepared to use your toad or walk long distances'. The camp also rents golf carts for daily or weekly use. The new waterslide was very exspensive to put in. There is a $10.00 pass that gets you into the waterpark as well as use of the paddleboats on a small pond. It is a family oriented park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
October 2005
$35
While we are aware that most people rate this campground very highly, we also wanted to point out that it is not for everyone. This campground, although clean and providing many services, has far too busy an atmosphere for those looking for a quiet campground. Additionally, you will find it is near a busy road with road noise. Coming from a country home in Vermont, we found this annoying. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2005
$35
Make sure you are not located in the lower number sites such as site #10, they are located right next to a major highway and the noise from the road is loud and goes on all day and all night. You cannot enjoy the outdoors with all the noise, also those sites are close to the office and store another source for noise, not the area of the park to enjoy a restful visit. The site in the back are wonderful with more room and less noise. We had a problem over one weekend with a family with a Karoke machine and serveral kids and adults using it very loudly all day and night, the park rangers did nothing to quiet it down and we were sure glad to see them leave. The workers are all friendly and helpful and the location is great for sight seeing and enjoying the area. We will come back but will only due so if we can get a site in the back of the campground. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2005
$39
We stayed here 4 days, took tours to Washington DC & Battlefield, they pick you up in campground. We were close to the highway, very loud traffic. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2005
$52
Stayed here for a week based on reviews listed above and was not disappointed. We were in site 5 a pull through. It was close to the pool/snackbar, game room, store, etc... Our site was very wide so we were not crowded awning to awning and this place is very wooded. We only heard the road noise one day and it was not that bad although if you are in site 64 or 65 you are right next to the highway. This place has over 700 sites but everything was so clean and we did not notice any permanent sites. Gettysburg is a great location to see the surrounding area. We spent 3 days seeing the battlefield attractions (tours, museums, ghost tours, etc...) and then visited Hershey (1:15min drive) Lancaster county Amish attractions (1:30min) shopping , shopping, shopping, and 1 day just swimming in the pool/longing at the campground. We only used the front pool not the back waterslide pool, but the front pool is very nice with zero depth entry, waterfall, snack bar etc... Overall this place rates as one of the top ten places we have camped at. Comparable to the nicest state parks and just below Topsail Hill and Fort Wilderness. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2005
$50
We liked this campground, but agree with all the negatives that have been stated by ealier reviews. Highway noise, they nickle and dime you to death, and the time they choose to close the restroom for cleaning (9:30am) was odd to say the least. I think I would try another campground before returning. We stayed in August for four nights and have 2 kids 11 and 14. We did not pay the dollar for each slide down. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2005
$47
We camped here in the Summer of 2005, and had a great time. I'm not sure when the ownership changed, but the staff in 2005 were fine, and allowed me to change sites. We camped in #147 (water & electric only), and it was perfect: very large and somewhat secluded, shaded, no highway noise, and right next to a pond. This is a VERY expensive camping experience (the most I've ever paid), but it was so nice, we stayed two more days than we'd planned. Our kids were ages 8 and 6 then, and loved the water slide ($7 for the day in 2005). We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2005
$45
What can i say. This is the very best campground I have ever been to. And I've been camping for 25+ years... Can't think of one knock. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
July 2005
$40
We were attracted to this campground because of its flashy ad. This is a nice campground with lots of shady lots, but it is very impersonal. We had a problem navigating the streets because some of the streets do not coincide with the map of the campground. We were also shocked that the waterslide is $1.00 a ride or you can purchase a wristband for the day. The waterslide was okay, but not worth the money. The pools were very clean, though. You do have to have bikes or a car to get around the park. I would probably stay at another campground if we go back to Gettysburg. This campground is outside of town, but it is convenient to stores and the town of Gettysburg We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
July 2005
$37
Overall this was just an okay campground. Heed the warnings about what site you pick. We stayed near the top of the map (site 139) and could hear the road noise all day and night. I noticed some sites where you could actually see the highway. Our site had lake drainage near the back and it caused our site to be muddy and full of bugs. The one very nice part of the park was the new pool and water slide. It is very well done and my 3 year old daughter really enjoyed it. Unless we camped on the other side of the lake, I don't think I would stay here again. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2005
$45
I just do not see this place as a "10" as so many others do. Terribly loud highway noise awaits anyone camping on or near sites 68 and 69. Cramped and chaotic parking for new arrivals, lousy laundry hours, lack of speed enforcement, and the surprise charge for usage of the new water slide were big negatives. On the upside, spotless, modern bathrooms, top quality staff, lifeguards at the pools, superb amenities do offset the shortcomings. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
June 2005
$40
We really did not like this campground. We stayed in the newer section, no grass, just gravel. Playgrounds were really far away. The swimming pools were nice, but you had to pay extra for the slide. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2005
$45
I already reviewed this campground but forgot to mention the big slide at the new pool is an extra charge - there's no charge to swim, just to ride the slide - tokens for one ride cost $1 or a daily bracelet for unlimited rides cost $7. I think there's a different price for a 2-day bracelet. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2005
$45
I agree with the comments made in earlier reviews. We were there at the start of the week-long event that commemorates the Battle of Gettysburg and the park was full. Even so the bathrooms were clean and I never had to wait for a shower in the ladies room! The only time we felt crowded was in the pools - it was 95 and humid the weekend we visited. Suggestions regarding sites - the sites at the top of the map on the campground's web site are closest to the highway so stay away from those if road noise bothers you. Also sites along the major roads through the park get very dusty - nothing an application of oil or some rain wouldn't cure. Very friendly staff and fellow campers - kudos! We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2005
$45
Wow! What a great camping experience! This was the nicest campground we have ever stayed at. The restrooms are immaculate, as are most of the common areas of the campground. The pools are fantastic. The new waterslide/pool complex was really nice - has zero entry for little ones (as does the other pool) and the waterslide is great for the older ones. My 7 year old loved it! There was an abundance of life guards at the new pool, plus two life guards at the old pool. Daily activities, including pool games, crafts, and bingo, as well as nightly movies, kept us occupied when we weren't off doing other things. (FYI - A visit to the Inner Harbor took about 1 hour and 15 minutes.) We had a really large, deep campsite that was just perfect with a mix of shade and sun. The Deli on the Deck is great for a quick lunch or an ice cream cone after dinner! The campground is close to everything and the staff is WONDERFUL. Our truck broke down while we were there and one of the staff drove my husband to the auto parts store to get what he needed!!! Even offered to loan him tools if he didn't have what was required! Luckily the alternator was replaced in an hour and we were off and running again. We will definitely visit here again. What a great experience. We camped here with our son and two dogs for five nights. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2005
$48
This is a very nice and big campground. It is hard to get around by just walking. We rented a golf cart because of the gravel it was difficult to ride bikes. We had a site in the "new" section up the hill next to the new water slide. It was a decent size site. The best thing about it was the awesome neighbors! There was planned activities and a well stocked store. The "heated" pools were beautiful but still not warm enough for the chilly day. We will definately return. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2005
$45
Nice clean park, the new pool with slide looks to be awesome. The new "Big rig" area was very easy to access, no trouble swinging our 40' MH with toad around into our site. They do need a playground by the new big rig sites. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2005
$40
I really liked this place. At arrival the campsite was clean and a lot bigger than I would have expected. I would have given a better rating but the road noise was a downer. I used the showers/bathroom facilities and were clean at every use. I also used the laundry room twice and both washer/dryer worked just fine. Took the dogs for nightly walks around the park and it was hard to pick out seasonal sites since every thing seemed pretty well maintained. I would definately stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2004
$33
Stayed 3 nights in October. Still quite a few rigs came in. Sites, restooms, and laundry
were clean. services and staff were excellent. Well stocked store, Sites were easy to pull in. We were only going to stay one night, but we enjoyed the Campground and Gettysburg so much we stayed an additional two. There is a 1 1/2 acre fish pond in the center of the campground. Only nibbles from little fish. Had a beautiful red tail hawk sitting in a nearby tree for a while. The campground is in the process of adding more big rig sites in the back. You could here traffic noises from the highway. I would reccomend this park and I would not hesitate to camp here again. Very positive stay. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
2004
$34
This was a very nice campground with excellent facilities, easy access, great staff, and most everything else you would look for in a top-notch campground. It had a very nice and well stocked store (very important.) I had only a few complaints, but I would certainly stay here again. The firewood was expensive ($6 for a small, wet bundle), there was a lot of road noise from route 15, and the layout of the site was odd....the water hookup was on the right hand side and the other hookups were on the left. I had to purchase an extension for my water hose so I could reach it. I don't know if the other sites are setup like this or not, but I have never seen this before. I really enjoyed the time I was here. It is very close and convenient to the Battlefield and multiple stores and restaurants. They do a very nice job here. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2004
$40
We stayed 7/20-7/23. The owner mans the counter and was very helpful when I was having
trouble logging into the WiFi system. He called the WiFi people from the counter and fixed the problem. Additionally we broke down and he provided me with names of very helpful local repair/dealers. They helped sort out my problems so we could get on our way. The staff were great, park was neat as a pin, and an excellent family campground. We will go again and again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
2004
$40
Excellent family campground, staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The facilities were well
maintained and sites were spacious. The only downside was if you get a site close to route 15 there is some traffic noise. Reservations need to be made well in advance, especially when camping with another group. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
2004
$37
Park is very nice. We had a large pull trough site that was comfortable. Our 40' rig fit with no problems with plenty of space to park our car. Picknic table and fire ring was there as well; again roomy. Park was very quite at nigt which was a plus. Another real plus was the store which was well stocked with all kinds of things, as was fairly priced. Staff were freindly and helpfull in every way. The pool was nice and was real clean. We really enjoyed this park and will come back. I didn't use the bathrooms or showers, but from the looks of them from the outside, they appreaded to in in good order. This park is so nice, I'm wouldn't think of going during a holiday weekend (4th July, Labor or Memorial day) as I'm afraid the crowds would be a problem. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2004
$40
Stayed here in April 2004. What a wonderfull camping experience. The staff was great,
the restrooms and showers were crystal clean and the total package was an excellent family experience. I would recomend this camp site to all types of campers, just use care when camping at the sites near the road if possible, I did not stay here but there seems to be considerable road noise. Also there are new sites under construction in the back, they look great also. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
2003
$37
I wasn't happy here. My kids, ages 11 & 13, said the same thing. WAY too many people jam-packed in here. Minuses: parking at reservation office needs to be re-thought (office, store, laundry and snack bar are all at the same place and everyone parks in the drive thru area. We had to sit in the main road and wait for everyone to leave so we could pull thru and get to our site); laundry is locked (no key code) at 9 pm and not opened until 8:30 am (I like to do laundry early so I beat the rush); the pool was so full, I wasn't about to let my kids in there (so full you could not do anything but stand around). Understand, we enjoy a nice busy campground but Drummer Boy was way too busy that weekend for me. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2003
$37
Great campground. Sites are large, people are friendly, lots of activities, bathrooms are constantly being monitored. Great place to stay to see Gettysburg National Park, and after its done, jump in their heated pool or jacuzzi, or enjoy a pizza on their outdoor deck. Very impressed. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2002
$32
Stayed for 7 days twice in 2002 Returning again 2003. Would not stay anywhere. Excellent sites,private, clean and everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2002
$37
this is an awesome campground!!! very clean, the management is very friendly and Knowledgeable of the area and things to do. this is a nice campgound for familys with kids ,plenty to do. nice big pool they also have a nice hottub right next to the pool for adults only so you can watch the kids while you relax.This is the nicest campground we have ever been to and we will go back again.Also a large stocked fishing pond. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
2002
$32
Very nicely run. Large attractive pool, playgrounds. clean bathrooms, fishing pond. On site historian who leads free tours of Gettysburg in the evening. Bus comes on site for battleground tours etc. We camped here in a camper.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2002
$30
Stayed here for a few nights in April. The place was quiet, sites are spacious. Some are grassy and some are set off in the woods. The bathrooms are immaculate and all the facilities are clean and are neat in appearance. They have activities during the busy season. We camped here in a camper.
CGID3824Gettysburg Battlefield KOA
Camp Information
Sites
80
Date of Stay
October 2009
Latest Rate
$49
Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
yes
Cable TV
yes
Telephone
no
Modem Hookup
yes
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
no
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
yes
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
8 7 10 10 10 10 10 6 9 7
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
? yes ? ? ?
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
? ? ? ? ?
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2009
$49
Once you find it, this is a nice small park. The pull through sites are limited. There is a heavy tree cover at this park but the cable TV is robust. An accurate channel listing would have been helpful. Nicely stocked small store. Staff is good. Water pressure was very low on some days. If you plan to go toward the DC area from here, ask for directions: that will let you avoid driving your coach through downtown Gettysburg (narrow streets and a round-about). A beautiful country setting. We really enjoyed our stay and would do so again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2009
$46
This is an above average KOA. The location is not very convenient. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2009
$55
This was our second stay at this campground and it is our favorite in the Gettysburg area. By far it's the most private and quiet. We enjoy the deluxe pull-through sites. The campground is far from level, but the sites are good. Our daughter enjoyed the playground and mini cabin play area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2009
$49
This park is absolutely beautiful. We had a well kept luxury site with its own swing and updated picnic table. It is in the hills, and there's a lot of rocks which are well placed to serve as a borders to the site, so be careful when you maneuver around them. The staff is helpful and friendly. They offer breakfast on the weekend, and free coffee daily. Dinner is served upon request and is brought to your rig. All in all a very nice quiet place to get away and just relax. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2009
$58
We camped here at the end of August and were so impressed with the campground. It's quiet, clean and the staff was very friendly. During the day, the staff was visible: picking up trash and cleaning the campground. We stayed in a pull-through site with the swing and upgraded picnic table. We enjoyed our stay and will be returning. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2009
$65
Everything here was superb. Our site was beautiful and very large. Staff here was professional and helpful. I would come back here anytime. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2009
$57
First time camping at this KOA. Nice, wooded sites with plenty of shade. We had a deluxe site that came with a swing, picnic table and fire pit. They charge $2 extra per day for cable TV. We were here midweek, so it was very quiet. We really enjoyed it! This will be our new favorite for the Gettysburg area. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
August 2009
$28
Overall this is a nice campground but I found some areas lacking. One is the bathrooms. While they are clean and well maintained they are full bathrooms: toilet, sink, shower in one room. There are only 4 of the rooms available in the main camp area. There a bath house down at the camp store/pool area but that is a hike. Wi-Fi didn't work. The smallish sites made parking our 38' MH difficult as many TOADS took up some of the roadway reducing the radius. The park is all trees so careful backing is a must. Very few pull throughs. It is also not as close to Gettysburg as we thought. Finally cable costs extra and it's only the very basic channels. We won't stay there again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2009
$49
The campground host and workers are very nice and helpful. They showed us to our site and helped me back in. They take very good care of this campground nice and clean sites. This was the nicest KOA my wife and I stayed in. If you are needing diesel there is only one gas station in Gettysburg and that is the Exxon station in town otherwise you will have to leave town to get diesel. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2009
$45
Overall, this park was a good place to stay: quiet and convenient to Gettysburg. It has lots of trees and shade and was well run for the most part. The dog park and dog walk area was very nice and the people really were helpful. Possibly overpriced, but it seems to me that is the case with a lot of KOA campgrounds. The WI-FI worked most, but not all, of the time. The reason I didn't rate higher was based on a sewer pipe problem across from us. They would work on it, then it would overflow: again and again. They should have just called a professional plumber! Not a pretty sight. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2009
$65
This was our second camping experience, and we loved this campground. It was clean, friendly, visually pleasing, with wooded and rustic looking sites. Even though we were close to our neighbors, boulders and trees separated us very well. The pool, playground and mini golf areas were well taken care of and the flowers were beautiful. I did use the bathrooms- older but okay, but some ants around. I think they are hard to avoid in these wooded areas. They have cabins, too, but we weren't too close. The overall feeling was serenity, and there weren't too many people making loud noises. There was a nice camp store, pancake breakfast on weekend, movie night, and other offerings. We just enjoyed our peace! The sign says this was a top KOA winner, and I can see why! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2009
$43
Previous reviews are quite accurate. Park owner works hard to provide an enjoyable experience for any age level. Two small regiments of re-enactors were at the park during our stay, making the park even more enjoyable. If cable wasn't an extra charge, this camp would be rated a 10. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2009
$41
We loved this park. It is located out in the country where the only sounds are the many birds singing. It is lush and lovely. The sites are spacious, gravel and level. Lush landscaping between the sites allows for privacy. We had good WiFi reception because we were in a site close to the office. We were able to rent a CD of the Gettysburg tour at the office which we very much enjoyed. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely camp here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2009
$43
We had a deluxe full hookup - came with a wooden-lawn swing as well as the fire pit and lovely nice metal(mesh) picnic table. Lovely, staff is helpful, and the dog park is great. Laundry facilities were clean and real nice. Shuttle into town for the bus tour with guide was good and gave us a chance to sit back and let them do the driving. We stayed 3 nights, and wish we could have stayed longer. I would give it a 9.5 as I don't give out 10s. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2009
$50
The campground is very small but extremely nice. The pet area is great - the best yet. In the spring of the year, water and electric sites to the left of the pavilion have water on them. The little nature walk was nice. Very close to Gettysburg. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
April 2009
$40
Rate is with KOA discount. Cable costs $2/day more. Thought the rate was high considering no cable. Staff was not overly friendly, but still made you feel welcome. The setting is nice, trees all over. Close enough to all the Gettysburg attractions, but far enough away to be able to relax. We'd consider staying here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2009
$38
Great wooded campground. This is our third time staying here in 10 years and once again we were impressed. The staff was attentive and courteous. And believe it or not, the wifi worked well throughout the week at our site even though we were far away from the office. The gravel sites were a blessing this week since it rained constantly and we appreciated not having to walk through mud. The dog liked the new pet playground. We had a deluxe pull through site which made coming and going in our motorhome very convenient. The new cement fireplaces in the deluxe sites were nice and even came with a grate so we didn't need to put our grill on a table to cook. We loved the swings. Since we are all history buffs in our family including one reenactor we will return to Gettysburg. As a side note, the battlefield is very easy to tour via motorhome and once you get through downtown Gettysburg the area is quite RV friendly. (Watchout for your mirrors on the trees and utility polls while going through downtown.) We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2008
$35
Park is laid out so that long rigs, i.e., 5th wheels, etc., must use full hookup sites. Electric and water only sites do not provide enough maneuver room. We watched a 5th wheel scrap a tree and had to abandon getting in there. Please don't disturb the office staff while they are on the phone, just come back later. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2008
$51
This was a very nice park. We arrived after office hours, but there was a map with our information on it at the night registration area. Our site was level and did not require any leveling blocks, and we did not see any leveling blocks on the campers/motorhomes in our area. The dog park was a hit with our kids and the dog alike. Free Wi-Fi, but we could not access it very well at our site because of our distance from the office. Kids loved the pancake breakfast on the weekend. Will definitely return. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2008
$48
Very nice and heavily wooded campground. Our site was extremely short and cramped with the trailer backed right up to a tent site, still leaving little room for the truck. Site had a fire ring however it was in the corner of our site, just off the tent site and about a foot from our awning. Luckily friends were nearby and our nights were spent at their site, while our days were touring the battlefields. Campground staff was very polite and helpful, and again the campground was really wooded and the bathrooms very clean. We will definitely return if we can get a bigger site, farther up the hill (or pull through). We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2008
$48
Very nice campground with friendly staff and plenty of amenities. Sites were pretty good sized and level. Bathrooms were very clean. Very quiet for the number of people there. Lots of things for the kids to do. Great location; only about 10 minutes from Gettysburg. We will be back. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2008
$60
Not only one of the best KOA's we've visited, one of the best campgrounds overall. Campground is a bit hilly, but all sites very level. Staff will assist you in parking. Lots of mature trees. Plenty of shrubbery and lots of rocks/boulders = very scenic grounds. No major roads nearby so nights were very quiet. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful with guidance to local area. Dog park was fantastic! - Nicer than many kids' parks! Located about 10 - 15 minutes outside of Gettysburg, but well worth the drive. Not many campgrounds on my "be sure to re-visit" list, but this is one of them! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2008
$52
Very nice campground. Some of the roads are a little tight, but we had no problems in or out. Sites are close but enough trees to be private. Very quiet. We will be back again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2008
$50
The day we stayed it was HOT, probably around 100 degrees when we pulled in. Campground is very shady, which was great given the weather. They now have a Kamp K9 fenced dog park with some agility equipment and shade. Our dogs loved it. We had a nice pancake breakfast. Pool was open and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Wi-Fi was a little slow so that's why I took off a point. Otherwise it would have been a 10. Probably lots of people hiding out in their RV's due to the heat and surfing the web causing the slow down. We've stayed here in the past and will stay again. Saw plenty of big rigs in here so they must be able to maneuver around. Our motorhome is only 29' and we didn't have any problems. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
April 2008
$45
We were a little depressed after reading the reviews. This is the first KOA we have been that didn't have any activities for a weekend. The cg was pretty full so I am not sure why nothing was planned. The only activity for kids was a ghost walk which was cancelled. No hayrides, etc. They did have a small park for kids and a really nice pet playground which looked new. The basketball was nothing more than a hoop and a small gravel area. Shuffleboard was nice, minigolf was not to nice, lifesize checkers/chess was cool. Of course it rained and with nothing to due indoors we just sat and watched the rain. The CG staff was friendly at all times. The CG is mostly wooded which we do like. The roads around the CG are kinda tight. The rates seemed a little high for what we were getting. The pool was closed, looked nice but small. CG store was nice and had a good stock. One other issued I didn't like was they would not give us a CG site number until we arrived. Each year we stay in Gettysburg, unfortunately we we probably will not return as we have had better times at other CG's here. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
October 2007
$36
The park is beautiful and great for families. However, big rig RV'ers beware. The pull-thru section's roads are too narrow, not well marked and the trees have not been trimmed to allow for rigs of 13 ft or taller to go thru safely. I don't recommend the pull-thru section for big rigs. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2007
$36
We really like this clean well treed campground. the sites are well laid out with easy access, and plenty of privacy. All the hookups, utilities, and WIFI worked perfectly. Conveniently located relative to Gettysburg and the National Battlefield Park. Big Rigs (ours is 35' with toad) will not enjoy the narrow streets going through town. Verify your route before you get there. The streets are narrow. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2007
$44
Absolutely loved it here. The deluxe site we had offered a porch swing, and the sites were terraced so that you couldn't see anyone next to you. A peaceful place - no street noise. Highly recommend. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2007
$50
The location of this campground is lovely in comparison to the other campgrounds in Gettysburg. It is still close to Gettysburg sights, but secluded enough to provide a peaceful get away. The sites are shaded and well kept. The owners are on-site and take pride in the family-friendly atmosphere. There is a wonderful playground and an adorable play cabin for children. The premium sites have a two-person wood swing, that really adds to the experience. However, the most of the sites are very small and campground itself is not level, which makes for difficult walking and bike riding. The mini-golf is literally on the side of the hill and may be difficult to access for older visitors. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2007
$35
Well landscaped campground. Not a lot of restrooms and showers, but all in great condition. If coming with a big rig, call first and ensure you can fit. We plan to come back and spend a week. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2007
$45
Pretty park. Cable TV hookup was extra even though we were in a deluxe site. Good wifi. Made tour reservations right at KOA office. Bathrooms and showers were clean, however a little elbow grease and bleach in the showers would go along way. We would stay here again if in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2007
$45
We love this campground! It's wooded,but the large MHs we saw had plenty of room. The deluxe sites are very nice with wood swings and metal picnic tables. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The amenities are great. The location to Gettysburg is fantastic...close to it all, but still camping in peaceful setting. This is hands-down one of our favorite places to camp. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2007
$45
Beautiful, heavily shaded CG under tall trees. Unusual large-gravel ground for entire CG (roads & camping pads alike). Sites spacious for a private CG, separated by shrubs, small trees & boulders, all natural to the area. Hilly CG - road to some cabins narrow & steep. Some cabins have very private settings. Friendly & helpful staff (and a lot of them); many activities offered, including tours of the battlefield and area attractions. Country location means little road noise. Satellite restrooms have private bathrooms: toilet, sink & shower in each one. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2007
$42
Lovely park. Sites are a bit close together, but the abundance of woods and shade help it to seem more private. Gettysburg battlefield is less than 10 minutes away, and the campground has shuttle buses to tours if you so desire. Friendly helpful staff, clean facilities, nice pool. We'll be back! We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2007
$50
We love this campground and stay as often as we can. We stay in the deluxe sites and feel they are well worth the small extra fee. During this stay it rained the entire stay but with the gravel sites you have absolutely no mud or mess. Also due to the sites being wooded we felt very protected from the elements. Staff was wonderful as well as helpful but this has always been the case here. We have never had problem here from the moment we arrive until we depart. We already have our next reservation made. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2007
$40
We did really enjoy our stay. We'd give a ten if the sites were larger and better spaced and if the bathhouse were closer. Our site was pretty well shaded and very level, but we had tenters right next door to the right, and even though they were lovely people, we felt that they were right on top of us. Had a popup been there with their back end to us, we might have felt that we had more privacy. There were also yellow jackets EVERYwhere and this made for a difficult stay. My husband was stung visiting the bathhouse. However, rowdy visitors were not tolerated at all, and we really appreciated the constant visible security. The many and varied family activities were wonderful too. Overall, we would return but missed the space that we enjoyed at the Gettysburg Campground up the road. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2007
$54
We stopped here on our way home from Niagara Falls. We did not give them a lot of notice. They gave us the last site available that would accomodate our 36' Bounder. They were friendly and very helpful. We were guided to our site and given help backing in. Their Sunday breakfast was very good. I recommend this campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2007
$49
Great Campground. The sites were shaded and level, very quiet at night. The staff was very helpful, even took us to our site and helped us back in. We will most certainly be back again. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2007
$45
Very nice park. We stayed here two nights and used it as a base camp for touring Gettysburg so we didn't use a lot of the amenities. The staff members were all very friendly and helpful. The sites were a bit close together, but wooded, so there was some privacy. I would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2007
$46
What an enjoyable experience. Campground located well away from busy roads making it very quiet. Graveled roads in campground and graveled sites. Heavily wooded but not so much as to impede access. Sites were relatively level. Staff friendly and very helpful. Camp store remains open until 10 PM, great for those late night ice cream cravings. Fire rings provided at all sites. Staff escorts you to your site and even helps you back in. The campground was very clean and well maintained. Water quality was very good. Only drawback - check in parking is very limited, only room for two rigs. But a very nice over all stay. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2007
$33
My wife and I were very pleased with the appearance of the campgrounds and the friendliness of the staff. This campground is everything that their KOA internet site promises. We would not hesitate to stay there again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2007
$46
This was our second time staying here for the free night of camping with KOA. We were met and escorted to our site. The staff were friendly. They've added a giant outdoor "connect four" game for the kids. We love the natural feel of this campground- lots of trees and boulders throughout. And we love the close proximity to Gettysburg Battlefield. We'll be back again next year. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2007
$48
This was an absolutely lovely RV park. We had a deluxe pull-through site which accommodated our 40' motorhome and tow car. It had a two person wooden swing, fireplace/pit and better picnic table. We stayed in site #28 and we had filtered privacy by shrubs and trees. WiFi worked fine and was free. Owner takes you to you site. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2007
$42
My favorite type of private campground. Wooded sites with plenty of room for slides. The campground staff if so sweet and kind! My in-laws and kids enjoyed the pancake breakfast and charity tag sale going on Saturday morning. We did camp with our dog and had no problems. Unlike a previous reviewer, we were able to leave her on site and noticed other dogs(barking) in their unattended campsites. I wouldn't worry about leaving my dog in the motorhome unattended unless you know that the dog would draw attention to itself. (This seems to be a standard KOA policy.) We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2006
$48
Nice campground with lots to do. We stayed on one of their Halloween weekends and it was great. They had lots of planned activities for kids including making "edible crafts" and trick or treating through the campground. Only negative was we went for the Sunday morning pancake breakfast...so did the rest of the campground! They were not probably staffed to handle the volume of people. We waited over an hour for pancakes! Next time we'll make our own! But overall it was a great experience and we are already planning to go back next Halloween. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2006
$47
One of our favorite places. Wooded campground with mostly level gravel sites. Lots of activities for the younger ones. Great local information at the store. Very quite at night, even when the campground is full. We'll come back again next season. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2006
$25
Camped here with a group of friends, The site was not what we reserved... But Better!! We highly recommend this CG, the owners helped back us into our site upon arrival, checked through out the weekend to see how things were going etc. A great family Cg!! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2006
$90
I love this campground. It has fabulous wooded sites, very clean cabins, excellent, friendly, helpful staff, family fun, a quite location, and the security/staff were always carting around to make sure all was okay. This is one of our favorite locations! We camped here in a Campground Cabin.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2006
$42
Our family has been going to the KOA for years. Great base for exploring the Gettysburg area. The sites are level with lots of gravel. We took a ghost tour Friday night and then Saturday night, the campground had a ghost walk. Free coffee in the mornings and $2.75 pancake breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2006
$46
this campground to us is what all campgrounds should aspire to be. the owners are wonderful and will go above and beyond to be of service to all campers regardless of what type of camping they are enjoying. their staff is extremely friendly and very helpful. if they don't have the answer (which is unusual) they will find the info you need. we have stayed in a number of site over the years and have always been pleased. wooded level sites which provide the perfect atmosphere and a multitude of activities for all ages. campers come first in this campground. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2006
$39
This park is very wooded with well laid out sites. One of the best parks I've been to as far as shade and being in a nature setting. Lots of activities for the kids which was nice. Park was very quiet; even though full. Only reason for an 8 is due to the pool. Not bad but not perfect, water was looking a little green by the end of the weekend, but I'll chalk that up to summertime heat and non-bathing swimmers. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2006
$42
Camped here for the July 4th holiday week. Nice clean campground close to all major Gettysburg attractions. Sites are sometimes hard on your feet as they all have a stone base, but better for the rain. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2006
$43
This is my idea of a perfect campground! It is very wooded. The spaces are large and separated by trees, boulders, etc. The bathrooms and showers are very clean . Besides the historical attraction there were many activities in the camp and a hiking trail. It is a very beautiful campground. Our rate was for full hook-ups. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2006
$41
Our site was a bit small, but it was shaded and level, and had great boulders for the kids to play on. They have a clean pool, two play areas, and a giant outdoor chess set. There was also mini golf and outdoor checkers. Lots for kids to do. It was just a short drive into the center of Gettysburg, which is why we chose this park. We would camp here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2006
$40
This is a very nice campground. The staff is very accomodating and helpful. It's clean and somewhat quiet considering the place is full. I would have rated this a 10 except for the difficulty backing in to some of the sites. My site is small but shady and one of the hosts helped me back in when I arrived. The pictures on the website are a bit deceiving as the campground is on a hill, not flat as the pictures show. Nevertheless, the sites are level and fairly well laid out. The site pads are gravel as are the main roads and that can make for a tricky ride up the hill. The camp store is fully stocked with somewhat pricey items (firewood is $7 a bundle) The bathrooms are clean and trash is picked up every morning. There is a small dog walk at the entrance to the park. I didn't use the pool but it appeared clean and well kept. They offer a pancake breakfast every weekend morning for $2.75 and will deliver pizza to your site if you don't feel like cooking. There are bikes to rent and shuttle buses to the battlefield twice a day. They tried to keep the general setting as natural as possible, large boulders were left in place at almost every site. One thing they need to do is upgrade the electrical system. It appears old and I had my breaker trip a number of times when others began using their ac units. Overall this is one of the better KOA's I have stayed in. I will come back again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2006
$43
Camped here for KOA's free night weekend in May, paid for second night. Almost all sites are shaded, roads & sites all gravel. All recreation in woods, mini golf, shuffle board, horse-shoes, etc, no open area for volleyball or badminton. Heated pool was open in mid May. Escort to site backed me in perfectly. Site was level & good size for slide & large awning, was little tight on the exit. Quiet at night, even when full. Friendly neighbors & staff, although both times in office, to get & return shuffle board equipment did need to wait, even though there was more than one worker. This is one of the better campgrounds in the Gettysburg area. Would return again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2006
$40
This is one of KOAs very best parks. Well run, nice sites, cable, wifi and only a few miles from the Gettysburg Natl Park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
July 2005
$38
We had reservations to stay at this campground, however, was not able to stay here because of one of their policies. One reason families choose to travel in a camper is so they can bring their pet along with them. It is not unusual to expect that a family will leave their pet in the air conditioned camper while sightseeing in a particular area. This campground will not allow you leave your pet unattended at any time in your own camper -- they request that you kennel your pet. Why would I kennel my pet at a campground when I wouldn't do it at home while going on vacation. It was in the 90's everyday and my pet would have been far better off in the air conditioned camper than traveling with us or being kenneled. I believe their policy is completely unreasonable and is inconsistent with KOA's pet policy. While I was there, it appeared that the campground was overcrowded and the sites were close together -- not staying there worked out for the best. I would not recommend this campground. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2005
$42
This is one of the best kept campgrounds we have ever stayed at. The restrooms were always clean, well maintained and they were even air conditioned which was appreciated when it was a hot and muggy 90 degrees outside. The staff was great and very helpful. The sites were all clean, well shaded and level. A well stocked store with attached laundry room and game room with hours that were camper friendly. I would go back here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
CGID5449Gettysburg Battlefield Resort (Travel Resorts of America)
Camp Information
Sites
200
Date of Stay
August 2009
Latest Rate
$35
Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
no
Cable TV
yes
Telephone
no
Modem Hookup
yes
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
yes-stream
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
yes
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
6 10 7 2 2 7 8 4 3 7
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
no yes yes ? ?
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
no yes ? ? ?
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
August 2009
$35
We chose this CG due to its central location to Gettysburg/Lancaster/Hershey area, and because of its excellent ratings. Although it is a time share type membership, we were not approached to buy into it. In fact, when I attempted to access the main site online, it stated that they were not currently selling in Pa, and the brochure that was given @ check in was for FL, starting @ $1500 for 3 mos. The CG itself is beautiful. When you check in, you are told to drive around, pick an empty site to your liking, and advise the office of your selection. The CG is at least 50% seasonal. It is clean, and the sites are decent sized but somewhat uneven, and the utilities are @ the far back of the site. Most sites are shaded, and Wi-Fi is available for a daily, weekly or monthly fee, which was reasonable. I was put off by the staff, from the first time I called. I was told to call back in 2 weeks, since they don't rent to non members until they know how many members will be utilizing the facilities in a specific time period. When I called back in 2 weeks, I was given the # of a main office in another state. Whoever answered the phone there had to contact this CG to see if the sites were available. It was very unorganized, and took several hrs to finalize. The website advises of a bridge that is out near the CG. WOW! What a MESS! The office stated that it was open to CG traffic. HA! Its non existent, and when I called as we were coming, the lady who answered spoke to me as if I was a total idiot for not being familiar w/ some route that the locals use. When we arrived, she again spoke to me in this manner. My career is to locate homes in a timely manner, as peoples' lives depend on it. Trust me, this detour is confusing, and anyone coming in should be notified when they make reservations. I am so grateful to have full hook up, because the bathrooms near us were a MESS. Muddy, dirty, paper products everywhere, trash overflowing, and no ventilation at all. There is a box fan plugged into an outlet by the sink, not sure how safe that is, and my daughter had to wipe urine off the toilet seat to use it. the store is decent enough, and has very reasonable hand dipped ice cream. There is a petting zoo which was really neat, as well as a few livestock in a fence. I felt really badly for the livestock. They were literally covered in hundreds of flies, and there are measures that can be taken to alleviate this. In conclusion, the CG is decent but could be better with a few improvements which could begin with the office staff learning how to deal with the public. The area surrounding the CG is absolutely gorgeous with rolling farmland. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2009
$10
We had a "buddy" site with our camper. This is an awesome campground with lots of amenities. Would definitely recommend going there! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2009
$8
Rate reflects cost under AOR membership for 30 amp/water site, no sewer. As stated by previous reviewers, full hookup/50 amp sites are reserved for members only but we were informed of that by AOR when we made our reservation so it was not a surprise. Unlike the two prior reviewers, we found this park to be very pleasant and we can see evidence that improvements are still being made. Roads are packed gravel and at least in the areas we encountered along the way to our site, in good shape and easily navigable with our 41' motorhome. Sites are gravel parking areas with grass between. While our site was not perfectly level, we had no trouble getting level using our jacks. Not all sites are the same size, but there are many, including ours, that had plenty of room for our motorhome, slides, awning and tow car. While walking our dogs around the park I didn't notice any sites that seemed terribly out of level although yes, most are not perfectly flat. We had no problems with power or water. Good cell phone and air card reception. Antennae TV reception is only OK. Nice lodge and pool area. Friendly staff and campers. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
June 2009
$10
This is a membership campground and we stayed here under our Coast to Coast membership. We are full time RV'ers and ask for only a few things in a commercial campground. 1) Electrical hookups that provide 'good' power, 2) level sites and 3) accessible roads. This park met none of our requirements! After checking in and being led to the back of the campground along narrow, treed, and heavily potholed roads we backed into our very unlevel, narrow, downhill sloping site. Plugging into the 30 amp hookups provided us with barely enough power to run one appliance. We called the office and asked for maintenance to stop by to check the power situation. Well, 24 hours later, after 3 more calls and a stop at the office maintenance finally showed up. His explanation was that 'they always have problems with power in this part of the park'. NOT ACCEPTABLE, no matter how much you are paying. The pool and clubhouse are nice. We found the office staff to be friendly but not terribly helpful - I doubt we will stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
June 2009
$10
We camped here in 2002 with Coast to Coast and had a good experience. Not this time. It was my fault for not checking the current facilities available with a Coast to Coast site. Apparently, C2C didn't do such a great job of negotiating and C2C members can only get water/electric. We were counting on a full hookup given that we had been boondocking the past several days and planned to be here for a week. They had ONE site for us for the week and, as are many others, it is very unlevel. I have both front wheels off the ground, which I hate doing. When I asked if we could upgrade to a full hookup site for a few days until the weekend and then move back to a water/electric site I was told the full hookups are for members only. Even if they sit empty. The only thing going for us with this stay is the price. So we suck it in and deal with a less than enjoyable stay. I doubt we will return here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2008
$1
We have a membership at this campground and have stayed there for a week at a time last couple of years. They are constantly improving the campground with membership fees. A lot of the sites are off level and most are all gravel. Water pressure is low, electric is good, our site this year the sewer was uphill. Lots of kids on the weekends and the noise that goes along with it but they are good about maintaining quiet during restricted hours. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2008
$10
Our first time here we liked it so much we joined that weekend. They said they had no fulltime sites, but we soon learned that some campers lived there, and they dont work there. The pool is very nice, and the lodge is great. The rest rooms and showers are the best we have ever seen. The staff in the store and office are great, but security needs improving. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
August 2008
$8
We camped here using our RPI membership and the price was great. Also the proximity to the Battlefield & town of Gettysburg. However: (1) we made our reservation with another couple and asked to be put at least close together if possible at the time we made reservation. That didn't happen and apparently once your site is assigned there is no changing it. We asked upon checking in to be together and were told no even though there were empty sites all around each of us for the whole week. (2) The sites are extremely unlevel. We had to use several blocks to get level and even then could only do so by parking with the curbside of the motorhome right at the edge of the site with a huge boulder right next to the door. (3) The power during the week when the park was fairly empty was ok, but on the weekend with more people there we couldn't get any power to speak of. Forget any air conditioning & it got so bad at one point we couldn't even run a fan. We talked to one fellow camper who had no power the whole weekend and begged to be moved but was refused. (4) The staff wasn't as rude as I've seen in some other posts, but they were unfriendly. Even with the membership price we will not stay here again. I would rather pay full price and get a decent spot with friendly staff. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
August 2008
$10
Stayed here using C2C. Unless you are a member of park you won't get 50 amps and no sewer. The site we were assigned was so out of level we could level our motorhome even using blocks under rear wheel and jacks. We asked office to move and both sites they said we could move to were just as bad as the original. The others would have required navigating a narrow road with trees close to road a several tight turns that would have been difficult for a 40 foot MH. They also have placed a lot of large rocks close to the roads. Many rocks don't seem to be there for any other reason other than damaging RV's as many had paint on them from being hit. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2008
$0
Only about 1/3 of the sites have sewer & cable and they are reserved for members. We were invited for to look at the campground and listen to a 2 hour presentation - there was no pressure to buy a membership. We we said no - it was over - enjoy your stay. They had a Civil War re-enactment going on all weekend that was very interesting. The bathrooms were individual shower, sink and toilets and very clean. The small pond is catch and release - no fun for someone that likes fish. Sites and roads were stone - not too much dust. They have a very few golf carts reserved for members. A member next to us was going to move to a site with sewer and cable when it was available in 2 days. The rental cabins are beautiful with all the goodies. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2008
$36
We camped here for 2 nights while doing the Gettysburg thing. Staff was friendly and helpful. Some internal roads are very narrow due to the trees. Our Wi-Fi worked great. We camped here in a fifth wheel and would definitely return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
July 2008
$13
I agree with the other person who rated this campground a poor average. We came to this campground as a middle point stop to Lancaster co. Rude staff members. We made a reservation in advance and when we got there they said we had no reservation. So we could not get our site we wanted. Instead we were placed in a small site in the back of the campground next to a junk pile of rusted old rv's. They said the pool would be open till 10pm, it closed early at around 8:15. No reason why besides the staff member wanted to close it. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
May 2008
$15
RV park is very nice looking from the outside. Not many sewer hook-ups and for the cost to join and no hook-ups forget it. Campground workers extremely nice. Sales people very rude and pushy. Received a call 1 week after the visit to purchase a membership for 1,200 dollars. I will not go EVER again. Most sites are small and they cram you in like fish in a can. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2007
$8
We were met by a friendly, helpful crew at check-in. We were escorted to our site and were pleased with the size of the lot. The interior roads were a bit rugged in spots but mostly level and smooth. The restrooms/showers were very clean and each shower/restroom was private with a locked door. We will stay here again when we return to Gettysburg. We camped using Coast to Coast. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2007
$1
This is a members only camping resort. The resort is very nice, bathrooms very clean, very friendly people, staff and campers. The pool was very nice, it was very humid when we were there. The site we had was nice , a little on the small side as far as depth was concerned. Width wise it was above average. It is located just outside the town of Gettysburg, they even have small re-enactments right on the campground premises. We would stay here again anytime. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
July 2006
$6
Check in was okay. The two young girls there were snots! Very rude to say the least. Most all the sites are not maintained. The park allowed a day care to bring 3 van loads full of young children (below kindergarten age) to come into the pool. NON MEMBERS. Needless to say none of the children had on swim pants and there were accidents in the pool. They did not close the pool but just dipped out the bad stuff and left the pool open till the next day. Then they decided to keep the pool closed on the hottest days of the year! 105 plus temps. They say they have a filter problem. The showerhouse at the lodge/pool area was not clean, it really stunk bad like a dump station that was left open! My wife could not go into those bathrooms. We think this park could be nice if management would step up a little. It is going downhill. Needs a lot of work and need friendly staff for a change. Do not expect the young girls at the front desk to be nice, nor answer your questions. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
July 2006
$13
Gettysburg Battlefield Resort is a total waste of money! They give one heck of a sales pitch. When you join they are good friends. After you stay a time or two things REALLY change. Thats when they start changing rules. If you read the fine fine print, they are allowed to change rules at anytime without NOTICE to you. The girls at the check-in/campstore are RUDE. My wife and I are older folks and the young girls do not want to take time with us. Only one is nice the other younger girls will not take the time to help you or answer your questions. One time we went in and asked for a certain site, the girl said it was reserved, then we looked around the campstore.. another couple came in and got the EXACT site we wanted, WITHOUT reservations!!! We were so mad. They only keep their good cabins and good sites for their friends or well known buddies. The pull though sites are mostly all mud. The lodge and pool is supposed to stay open till 10pm every night unless there is storms where they need to close the pool. We understand that. After driving several hours to get to the resort we wanted to go swimming. It was a little after 8pm and a man came into the pool and said " Time to leave, closing time!". We asked why cause such nice weather and he said "it has been a long day and I want to get back to my trailer". We paid over $6000 to use this resort.. Thats right SIX THOUSAND dollars! To get treated like this! We have tried complaining to the head guys in the Sales and Management office but they said if we keep complaining they can yank our membership away! Come to find out the PEOPLE they like can apply for a BETTER membership that cost only $3000 more! We wondered why we could NEVER get reservations even calling up to our allowed 60 days in advance. With the Ambasider membership you can reserve as far ahead as you want and they cater to you. We think this is just terrible. We were also told that when we joined the park could always accommodate us, NOPE -- NOT the case. We were turned away one time after driving 3 hours with our trailer we had to go to a nearby public campground and pay $48 a night! Oh.. thats right another thing we almost forgot is the annoying golf carts allowed. Most are old models and they stink to high heaven. Another thing that is bad is they say you can only stay 14 days. For their FRIENDS you can stay as long as you like, we have been there for the last few months to drive though and seen a trailer up on blocks that has been there for months! These people are not employees. We got taken by our membership. This is a fair warning to those who are thinking about this place. SAVE YOUR MONEY and go to DRUMMER BOY. It is worth the money and the facilities are so much better, not to mention the workers there are nice. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2006
$6
Nice family oriented park. The sites were not well kept, but they had just had 6 inches of rain. The pool was very nice and they were putting in a new playground. Nice distance from the busy part of Gettysburg. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
CGID2431Gettysburg Campground
Camp Information
Sites
238
Date of Stay
October 2009
Latest Rate
$26
Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
yes
Cable TV
yes
Telephone
no
Modem Hookup
no
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
yes-stream
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
yes
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
8 9 10 10 8 6 7 8 9 7
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
yes yes yes ? yes
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
yes yes yes ? yes
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2009
$26
Nice campgrounds, Lots of room in the un-wooded area with pull throughs. Clean and friendly staff We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2009
$57
This is a very nice park, if a little congested. Some of the sites are spacious (along stream) but others are really packed in. The staff was nice and my husband had a nice chat with the owner. Wi-Fi worked great. If you are getting firewood - go for the $13 for the wheelbarrow full it's a real bargain. We would definitely camp here again. We had room for a a trailer and a large tent with space to spare. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2009
$56
We arrived after 6 and check-in was a bit backed up but very pleasant ladies behind the counter with a wealth of information. The road to our site, bit narrow but certainly doable and our site was great. Overall the campground was very clean and employees were very nice. They had activities for the kids, though we only did a few. And the location was just right to tour Gettysburg. It was too cold to use the pool but we'll be back next summer to give it a try. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2009
$44
Well maintained park; friendly staff. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2009
$40
Cable and Wi-Fi were not working very good. Close to main building and still had problems. Very nice place though. Terrible signage and turn into camp. Close to town. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
September 2009
$36
The people working here are very friendly, so I hate to say we wouldn't stay here again, but we probably wouldn't. While the campground could be pleasant enough, the sites are just too close together. When our neighbors sat outside they were at most 3 feet from our bedroom window. Cable TV is $2 extra a night which was kind of irritating. Wi-Fi was free and worked well. The rate we paid was a 20% discount for camper appreciation weekend. The pool looked nice, and there's a mini golf course, and shuffle board. I just can't get past being so close to my neighbors. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2009
$38
This is a nice park, staff was friendly and knowledgeable of the area. Roadway in is blacktop, the rest of the campground is stone. Lots of trees, which could make it a little difficult to back into a site. We had site #19, which is a back in. Most of the back ins are pretty short, cant park the truck in front of the camper, but plenty of room to park beside the camper. Wi-Fi is free and works fine, cable is $2.00 extra per night. Water and electric are fine even with the campground being almost full over the weekend. Campground is a little away from the battlefield, but we would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2009
$39
This is a very large camp ground, and if you have children, this is the place to be. The security is very good. The sites were clean and shaded. The staff was very nice and helpful. The park is close to everything you would want to do Gettysburg and the surrounding area. We even took a day trip to Washington DC. It was a long drive into Maryland to take the metro to DC, but well worth the trip. They have chartered bus tours as well, if you would rather let someone else do the driving. The down side was that the Wi-Fi was not very good, so if you depend on a computer, this would be a problem. If you like cable TV: the channel selection is very limited. Over all it was a nice stay,and we would stay again if we pass through Gettysburg someday. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2009
$50
Nice campground. The sites in the trees are a little tight but the owners do everything to make sure you get the fit you need. We were there for the 4th of July and the reenactments stuff they had on site was great! Plenty of activities for the kids and the creek along the back of the campground is great for kids and dogs. We have already booked for next year. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2009
$40
We stayed here for the reenactment. It is a great location for that, in fact, very good location for everything in the area. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Pros: The staff; nice pool; level,gravel sites for pull through sites (and throughout the campground for that matter); clean restrooms; nice playground and rec hall;well stocked camp store with breakfast and lunch available (also ice cream parlor); holiday weekend (4th of July) many well designed activities for all ages; very pet friendly CONS: tight sites everywhere. Most sites are heavily wooded, many at odd angles; pull through sites back-to-back = very, very close to neighbor on the back side of rig, but sufficient room on the front - you could be facing a nasty neighbor! clean restrooms, but insufficient # of showers for such a large campground; pull thru sites have no shade; wooded sites useless for satellite tv; very, very limited cable stations (only 16!) for an extra fee. Overall, a decent campground made better by the quality of the staff and friendliness of the seasonal campers. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2009
$42
This was our first trailer camping experience, and we had a fairly good time; we visited Gettysburg sites and ate in town mostly. We wanted to get to know our camper. A camping neighbor helped us out when we had a little trouble, very friendly people! Our site was pretty close to everyone, not too much privacy or shade. Our trailers were facing, with our tables about 15 feet apart, fire pits less than that, and their Saturday night guests becoming ours. I had made a reservation online a couple weeks before. Now that I have been a few places, the restrooms were okay, but had quite a few ants. I wasn't motivated to use the shower, but my husband did without issue. We didn't attend any social activities, but they have them. There was a Civil War reenactment at the campground that weekend. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
June 2009
$54
We stayed in a pull thru site for five days in June, 2009. The sites face each other. No privacy at all. Our fire ring was 34 inches from our neighbors. Not a good set up if you want a little space for yourself. Cable TV was an extra charge.I thought it was overpriced for what you got, which is basically a place to park. Not happy with this CG, Would not stay here again. Not the worst we have seen but this place is nothing special in my opinion.Kids complained about the playground because it is all metal and was too hot during the day to play on. Arcade had limited games. Not a destination CG. More of a place to base out of. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2009
$40
Staff here is so friendly and helpful. Great park for families. Lots of planned activities on weekends. Cable was limited we had a satellite on tripod was not able to get signal. Park was very clean. Stayed in front in pull thru sites they are going opposite directions a little close on one side opposite your door which gives you more room on door side. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2009
$32
The camp personnel were most cordial and accommodating. They have been doing this a long time; they know what it takes to keep the business going and you happy. We were placed in a tree covered area on double sites (pull through type) in view of the stream. This was on the weekend of May 30 and 31. I do believe we received special treatment yet it seemed to be routine for the personnel. The ice cream is great too! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2009
$38
Stayed here for 4 nights. Cable TV has just gone in. Channels are limited. Apparently it will cost $2 per night when fully operational. Free wifi signal is strong, at least in the front of the campground, but we used our Verizon BB. You need to get a password in the office to use the WiFi. Nice, level gravel sites with good drainage. Most sites are well shaded, but there are some out in the full sun. Very convenient for visiting the Gettysburg Battlefield and other local attractions. Price is reasonable for the area. Discount is offered for AAA and AARP. Bath house is older but very clean and usable. Men's and women's both have 3 showers. Pets are welcome. There is a large playground. There are activities on Saturday in a gorgeous activities building, and they have a youth director on staff. Noise from the road is no issue at all with the exception of big trucks using Jake brakes. Clearly the owners are investing in their business. We plan to stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
April 2009
$44
Friendly staff, but that was about it for me. We stayed in the front of the campground it was too crowded and a lot of traffic noise all night. Campground was clean and has a large play area for the kids. Would not revisit. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2009
$41
We were on site #58 which was on Marsh Creek and had a cement pad patio. The staff was friendly, helpful and made you feel right at home. Tours to the battlefields are available right from the campground. Car rentals will even come to "Pick you up" if you decide to rent a car. The gift shop is great, better prices then downtown! Everything was spotless and well maintained. We had no cable TV because the campground was being wired for new cable. We would definably return to this campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2009
$38
Very nice park. Had a roomy, level, newly graveled pull through. Wi-Fi was fine. No cable but the cables are being run, looked to be largely done. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2009
$42
We visited over the Easter weekend. Very kid friendly park. Staff was very accommodating to the children. We appreciated the staff suggesting our 8 year old put her helmet on when she was riding her bicycle (not in a pushy, but kind way). The Easter family-planned activities were well-conducted and the we all enjoyed them. Wifi was spotty, at best. The sites themselves were relatively small. The cleanliness of the campground, the friendliness of the staff, and the convenience of the sights of Gettysburg combined to make an enjoyable extended weekend. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2009
$45
This is a very well run campground. The owners are very friendly and helpful. There are some sites right along the stream/river. Some of the pull through sites are a little tight. There are some seasonal campers but they are not the majority. We were there at the beginning of the season (first week in April) and it was about half full. I would recommend reservations in the summer. Nice, family atmosphere. About 1 mile from downtown Gettysburg and you can purchase tickets at the campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2008
$29
This is a very good park. The sites are big enough for large RVs especially in the sun deck area which are full hook up and have a concrete patio at each site. Many sites are located in the woods, and from the looks, some might be a challenge for a larger RV but would definitely be shaded in the summertime. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Of course this and other area campgrounds are here for use during touring the battlefield, and it is in an ideal location; far enough away to avoid the crowds but still close enough to quickly get to the battlefield. Incidentally the newly opened visitors center is almost worth the trip by itself. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2008
$38
This was my first time at the campground. I thought it was very nice. The employees were outstanding and very helpful. The only negative for me was that it was on the west side of Gettysburg, and you go through town to get there. I like staying out by RT 15. I would go back though. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2008
$38
We stayed for a whole week. No TV reception. Nice shaded campgrounds. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They have good information on places to see in the area. They provide tours from the campgrounds to Washington D.C. and the Battlefield of Gettysburg. They are well organized for pulling in and registration. Very clean swimming pool, laundry room and bath houses. We would stay at this campgrounds again and suggest to our camping friends to stay their when they are in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2008
$42
Still an A+++++ campground but they have now completed their mini golf which is great, we used the pool which was very clean. After the jello eating contest I think the pool was a good idea:) We booked for Labor Day next year already and we are really looking forward to our Halloween camping weekend. They have a movie room which was only supposed to be open until 10 PM but they kept it open for the die-hard NASCAR fans to watch the race. Thank you. Mr Adams and his family are wonderful people and even on their busiest days do everything they can to help you. Please try this campground its well worth the money and I am sure you'll come back again, we're hooked. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2008
$38
We camped here for bike weekend. The staff was fantastic, sites were level. Very well maintained campground. We are booked for next year. We were in site 206. It was the tightest site along the back. We requested the site unseen so no error by the staff. We are booked for 208 next year. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2008
$45
Overall a very nice campground. We were basically just at the campground during the evening as we were exploring nearby Gettysburg during the day. Very nice location, close to town and the Battlefield, but far enough away to get away from the crowds to have some peace and quiet. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Wi-Fi worked very well. There was no cable. I would definitely stay here again during a visit to Gettysburg. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2008
$38
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful both on the phone making reservations, and in person at the campground. We were allowed to look at all of the available sites when we arrived and choose the one we liked. Our site (#46) was a shaded pull-through with full hook ups, was level, and allowed easy access. Completely unshaded sites, referred to as the "sun deck", were available, but we were glad to be in the shade in the 95 plus degree heat and high humidity. The campground store was organized and well-stocked with the basics in addition to souvenirs. We didn't get a chance to try it, but they do offer hand-dipped ice cream in a small cafe-style seating area next to the store. The campground is only minutes from downtown Gettysburg and all of the Civil War history you care to take in. Our overall experience here was very good and the campground offered some nice amenities such as a clean pool, putt-putt-golf, and a playground. Our 3.5 year old greatly enjoyed the pool. We would absolutely stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2008
$50
Great park for access to Gettysburg. A mix of site types from no shade to fully shaded. I recommend anything over 35ft to use the open sites as the shaded sites are located in the rear of the park with many trees to avoid and very tight in some places. Very nice park with friendly and helpful staff! We would definitely return!! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2008
$42
We enjoy staying at this campground. Close to everything in Gettysburg. Owners go out of their way to be accomodating and friendly. We will definitely visit again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2008
$44
We camped with a family group (3 trailer sites plus a cabin, 15 people). The staff were very friendly and ready to meet our needs, and the facilities were well-kept and clean. The activity areas are also well-maintained and kept the kids busy. The campground is easily accessible to the historic sites. We plan to return later this year and again next year. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2008
$39
Very clean and well maintained, easy to access, good Wi-Fi. With cable would be an 8 or 9. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2008
$39
Our first visit to this campground, we came with a group of other campers. Wonderful campground and the staff was anxious to please! Very minor comment - no cable tv. We loved this park so much we booked immediately for next year! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2008
$38
Family owned and operated park. Very well kept facilities with activities for everyone. Nice snack bar and store. Helpful staff. We will stay here again! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2008
$34
We just returned from an outstanding stay at this CG. This was our 1st time at this CG. We wish we came sooner. The owners were great. Always asking if we were ok, having a good time, etc.. CG was very full for Mothers day weekend and very quite even before quiet hours. The camping rate is very good and they offer several discounts, (Good sam, etc..). We were in site C and had plenty of room for our 36' MH and toad. Will return again soon. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2008
$32
Extremely nice folks running the park, well equipped store, small snack bar open on weekends off season for breakfast and lunch (plus ice cream parlor).. very family oriented (even tho we didn't have any with us). Sites are a little close together but not enough to bother us.. would have liked cable as TV reception is practically non-existent.. but with so much to do and see in the area, again this is not a show stopper... We stayed for 7 days and the park was empty during the week but filled up quickly on Friday night.. we were in town on business but will return and stay here again when we do. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2008
$26
This campground is fantastic and the owners went out of their way to accommodate their campers. We loved this campsite so much that we went two weekends in a row and have already booked for October. There are so many different activities planned each weekend that you don't have to leave the grounds. We went on kids weekend and our children loved it, from the ceramics to "Bobs critters" a great time was had by all. During one of our nights there we had an awful storm and the Adams family opened the recreation center for a group of Marines who were camping in the primitive area. We would highly recommend this campground. A++++++++++++ We camped here in a Tent.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2007
$29
This is my second stay here in 18 months. My first stay was soon after the new owner started. Glad to see not much has changed since my last stay. The owner is very helpful and friendly, along with the staff. They truly want to make sure your stay with them and around Gettysburg is enjoyable. New to the campground is a cafe open in the summer for breakfast and lunch. Sites are all gravel and fairly level. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
November 2007
$45
Very close to Gettysburg National Military Park. Sites are level but many are side-by-side hook-ups and close together. It is clean. The wi-fi is very good and the people are very nice. Worth a stop when in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2007
$32
Great place to stay when visiting Gettysburg. Stayed here for 3 weeks. If you have tv and/or internet antennas, you don't want to be in the woods. Also lots of tree droppings there. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2007
$40
Nice campground with space and wifi. Stream nearby. Close to historic sites folks want to see. Enjoyed our stay here. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2007
$40
My family and I camped here on the stream. I don't think you can find a more friendly staff then at this campground. The owners are very accessable (unlike other campgrounds) and will do what they can to help with anything you need. The campground is just a fun place to take the family. The owner let us watch the "Ravens" game in the in the big screen room. If your looking for a place to relax, slow down and not worry about the kids playing out of your sight, this is the place to go. We went here with a family that we camp with alot, now we have six families camping here. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2007
$30
Great Park. Close to all the historic sights in Gettysburg. Staff was wonderful. We were so happy with the park that we extended our stay twice! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2007
$39
This is a very nice campground. The registration staff were very friendly and helpful. This RV park is well maintained and clean. The roads were graveled and level. The playground was very big and well attended. The swimming pool was fairly big for a campground. The free WiFi worked very well. My only complaint was it was slightly noisy on Saturday night, but what can you expect as there was a car show and sock hop taking place. If they had cable TV it would be exceptional. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2007
$42
We had always visited Gettysburg, but in hotel rooms. Decided to camp last year for a week. This place was pretty nice, but we had no heads up that we were camping during bike week. (We're not bikers) Nothing against bike week, but that's not what we went there to see. Sites were uneven, and the hook-ups were not centralized. Water way over there, sewer way over here, and the electric all the way over there. So bring lots of hose and extensions and leveling equipment. Pool was nice and there was plenty to do. Loved the miniature golf. There was a beautiful Herron in the pond every morning. The store was above average, could use more camping implements though. If you stay here in the summer, the produce market across the street is a must. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2007
$35
Very nice park. Pool was well maintained. Kids seemed to be having a good time. Nice check-in. We will stay there again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2007
$34
We really liked this park. We had a site on the creek which was large, shaded and peaceful. They have an area that is open and sunny but we prefer to camp in the woods. The sites directly on the creek vary in size and not all have full hookups. All sites on the creek side of the campground are shaded. We had a water/electric site that was very nice. It was not a problem because they have two very nice pump outs. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The store is well stocked. There is a large playground, pool, miniature golf and shuffle board. We are older, have no kids, but like to walk our dog. The dog area was not too far away from our campsite. There are roped off pass thru walkways in different areas that run right next to some campsites and several campsites back right up to the bath house. We would not like all the foot traffic that close to our site but I guess it's a good way to meet people. If that sort of thing bothers you then check the campground map and avoid those sites. Most site are average size, some are large and a few are very small so be sure to give the correct size of your rig so they can get you into a suitable site. There are no tv hookups so we had to depend on our antenna. Reception was bad and we were only able to tune in one station but then we were not there to watch tv. We enjoyed this park and plan to return often. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2007
$35
This was a really nice park, even for one so large. The grounds, sites, facilities were very clean and well maintained. The pool was cleaned twice daily as it was really hot and everyone was using the pool. Owner/mgr very friendly and helpful. The store was large, well stocked with many selections and included an ice cream stand. Also air conditioned. This is one of the best parks we've ever stayed in. Definitely will go back if we find ourselves in Gettysburg area again. Forget the "on site RV repair" - not part of the campground although on campus, but doesn't return a phone call in my 3-day stay. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2007
$38
Great campground. They had reennactors from the Civil War this Weekend. Great fun. Office staff and owner were real helpful and friendly. Just a little walk to the restrooms. We had a great site along the steam. We will be back. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2007
$39
This campground is wonderful. The owners and staff were very nice and helpful. We had site 208, back near the stream and the kids loved it. The pool was clean and the playground was nice. My kids loved the shuffleboard. The seasonal campers were also friendly and helpful. There is an RV repair place on the grounds if you have any problems. We will most definitely be back. We were there when there was country line dancing and my kids and wife enjoyed that very much. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2007
$35
This park has really come into its own and become one of our favorites. The owners try their best to please everyone. This past weekend they opened the rec room with the large TV so we could watch the Preakness. The place is spotless, the rest rooms are always in order, and I have no idea why the previous poster would say there was dried blood on the pool deck. I swim in the pool with my 11 and 8 year old and it is very well cared for and safe. Quiet time is tactfully enforced. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2007
$37
This was a very nice park. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They came to check on us to ensure we were happy with the site we had chosen. They also have an RV repair shop on site which came in handy when our RV had problems. Our site had easy access to the bathrooms, which were nice and clean. Overall, a very pleasant stay. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2007
$40
This is the first time we were here. We had a water front campsite and it was beautiful. The owners were very friendly and went out of there way for us. The campground looked very clean. We didn't use the bathrooms much, but they looked clean the time we used them. The setting is nice and the campground was very easy to find. We didn't use the activities that much because we went with a group. We will definitely camp here again. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2006
$40
I thought I had found my favorite at the KOA, but it turns out this one is great too. Next time I come here this will be my first pick. Good layout, big creek, nice bathrooms. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2006
$36
We camped here a few times...we enjoy it because it is close to home. Staff is friendly..prices are ok. Acttivies are nice. But too many sites too close together, and they are VERY picky about quiet time...not even allowed to have a tv on.!! Trying to get away from this one,,, but are going once this season. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2006
$38
We stayed here to visit the Colorfest in Thurmont Maryland. This was our 1st time in this campground and my wife an I enjoyed the stay - it was quite relaxing. They had a number of activities during the weekend and announced them over a PA system. Not surprising, most were geared to the younger campers. We made reservations late so were unable to secure a site with sewer - their dump stations were well situated and easy to use on way out of campground. The sites were in trees and level. We did have to buy an additional hose and extension cord because of where the connections were. We had unpacked extras just before this trip - make sure you take extra hose/extension cord. The have free WiFi - nice touch. recommended! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2006
$37
Overall we really enjoyed our visit. We had site #116 w/W & E, which was very close to the cute cabins and also the "Sun Deck" where many big rigs stay (including my in-laws). We had a pretty long walk to the restrooms -- I can't imagine for the tent sites. Although we liked our shady level site, we decided that next time we try for a creekside site. Very lovely. The bathhouse toilet stalls were small, but were relatively clean. The store and ice cream parlor were very nice, and we really enjoyed the bingo activities and pool. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2006
$40
Had a wonderful time. The staff was great! The park was great! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
July 2006
$39
We did not have a very enjoyable time at this campground , as a matter of fact we left 2 days before we were supposed to. After driving 3 1/2 hours home I figured I would give them the benefit of the doubt and chalk it up to the campground "may" have overbooked and not had enough staff to keep things cleaned up. The bathrooms were disgusting , there was mold on the shower curtains , and toilet paper piled around the toilet. The campsites seemed to be small, almost like they tried to get 2 spots out of what normally is 1. I was also told by my fiance that there was dried blood near the swimming area (she worked in an e.r. so she knows what dried blood looks like) I can only hope that this was a "off" day for this campground and that no one else would have to go through the same thing. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2006
$45
Nice campground but needs a little updating. This was our first trip ever and we were not really sure what is expect. Children had fun and this is very close to all attractions. Would return again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2006
$50
Enjoyed our visit here. Nice campground. Staff seemed friendly enough. There seemed to be plenty of activities for kids. Our pull thru was on grass and pretty level. No complaints. Would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2006
$36
Nice campground. Very clean and friendly atmosphere. Owner and staff check the grounds frequently and stop to talk to see how things are going. Although we didn't hear the commotion, the owner did ask one unit of campers to leave because they were being very rowdy after quiet time. Some sites did not seem to be very level. The tent area is very nice, but a long walk to the bath house. Chemical toilets are nearby. Only reason for not giving a 10 is that we had trouble getting into our spot. The nice man across from us moved his truck so we could use part of his space to back in (trees were in the way). Once we were parked the front of our trailer was only a foot off the road, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to open our awning due to the electric pole, but we had lots of room behind our camper for our campfire. Sites are very close to your neighbors. The pool is nice; the owner checks to make sure kids under 14 are w/ an adult. Nice playground, volleyball court, softball field and putt putt. Activities all weekend long provided fun entertainment for all ages. $36 fee for electric and water only. We will definitely camp here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2006
$37
Granted, we lucked into one of the sites right on the creek. Very quiet, all we could hear were the birds chirping and the fish jumping. Our taste runs to rustic rather than RV resorts, so this place rates a 10. The new owners (one year) are very friendly and helpful. They've also added free (secure) Wi-Fi throughout the park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2006
$36
My family has stayed here several times. The place is great! Planned activities for the kids. The grounds are well kept and clean. Sites by the stream are lovely and the children love playing there. I highly recommend this place. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2006
$38
The campground has new onwers (I think this is their second year)and they are trying their best to make everyone feel at home. The owner is always riding around to see if everything is ok and if anyone needs help. They are working on all areas of the park to keep everything clean and up-to-date. This campground has become a staple for my family and friends. We go here many times a year, but book early word is getting out. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2005
$36
Real nice,clean park located about 3 miles from the center of town. Owners seem to be very caring people, eager to keep campers happy. Many wooded sites and some out in the open as well, campground is on the smaller size, maybe that's why you don't even see a cigarette butt on the ground. On Sat. night they had a mind reader for entertainment, a lot of fun! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2005
$36
Nice, extremely clean smaller park located 2 miles from town center. Really enjoyed it, they had a mind reader for entertainment on a weekend night. Real friendly staff, generous sized sites. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2005
$37
What a wonderful campground! We stayed here after an unreasonable pet policy at the nearby KOA prevented us from staying there. Everything worked out for the best -- this place was beautiful. The staff was very friendly. I would highly recommend this campground. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2005
$35
First off, the nightly rate I listed is for a full-hook campsite. We stayed in a full-service cottage which cost $100.00 a night and everything was provided for you except pillows, blankets linens and towels...pots and pans, silverware, coffee maker, toaster everything was there for your use. There was a full size bed in the great room and two sets of bunks in the private room. It had a bathroom with shower and it was air conditioned plus had a ceiling fan and light. It also had a large size covered front porch with Adirondack chairs to sit in. We arrived at this campground approximately 2 hours before check in and they had no problem allowing us to go to our site without charging us an early check in. We were staying in one of two of their cottages, which turned out to be great, because the entire week we were there it was 90 plus degrees, high humidity and the air conditioning was a blessing! I would have given this campground a 10, but the only problem I had was cleaning up black ant carcasses a few times a day in the cottage. The management had told me that they were aware of an infestation of black ants and had exterminators spray and that did work, the only problem was they decided to come out into the middle of the great room's floor and die, lol. But, at least I can say they were aware of the problem and did something about it. The campground itself, has a large amount of open sites and shaded sites so you have your pick and for the most part from what I saw they were spacious and they also have a secluded primitive tenting area as well, but you can also tent in practically any site you wish if you don't like the primitive area. You can also have a site along Marsh Creek where you can fish (PA fishing license required)or you can have a site closer to the pool. They have a movie every evening and also have mini golf, shuffle board, horseshoes, sand volleyball court, a game room and a playground for the times when you need something to do when you're not visiting Gettysburg, which is only 3 miles away. They also have planned activities for the weekends. They also have a nice little camp store and an ice cream parlor. I would definitely stay here again! We camped here in a .
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2005
$35
This is a nice family campground. We camped here in a fifth-wheel for 8 days in 2004 and again in 2005, with grandchildren both times. There is enough here to keep the kids content and busy. There are also special events and activities for both young and old. Park management is very helpful, and facilities are in good condition. The park was not full when we camped in June, but it might be pretty crowded when there are special events going on in Gettysburg. We hope to return again next June. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
2004
$35
Stayed for for Labor day 2003 Had fantastic time tried an easter camp outing in 04 it will
now be a tradition. Owners very involved and do a great job. Sites are a bit tight on busy weekends. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
CGID2432Granite Hill Campground & Adventure Golf
Camp Information
Sites
300
Date of Stay
September 2009
Latest Rate
$37
Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
no
Cable TV
yes
Telephone
no
Modem Hookup
no
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
no
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
yes
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
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Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2009
$37
This is a large campground that is very busy on weekends. However, it is well-maintained and very kid and dog friendly. The full hook-up, pull through sites that can accommodate big rigs are near the front of the park and relatively close together. The main reason I did not give this a higher rating was that the 50 amp service to our site (B-1)was faulty, and I had to work with the campground maintenance staff to show them that one leg of the 50-amp disconnect was seriously under-voltage. Thank goodness for our hard-wired power monitoring system. Overall a good jumping-off point for seeing the sites of Gettysburg. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
September 2009
$51
Their website said they had Wi-Fi internet at each site. According to 2 employees, they did not know that the internet was not working. A third said it has never worked since it was installed last year. The party in the site next to mine said the Wi-Fi had not worked for the week he had been there. When I made my reservation the day before we arrived, I was assured that they had Wi-Fi at each site and it was working. Also, the B section was very rough and uneven. I did not see a site that was anywhere near level. I would not recommend this camp to anyone. We stayed 2 nights. This is one of the worst campgrounds I have stayed in due to lack of Wi-Fi, uneven campsites and employees who appear to be lying. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2009
$50
My family stayed here over the Labor Day weekend. We were in the "Post" sites with sewer and the sites were much too tight for our liking. Also, all of the hookups were in odd places-our 25' electrical cord wasn't long enough. Not that this campground doesn't have large, beautiful sites, they do in the "B" section-which all also had cable as well. Camp store seemed to be well stocked, nice activity schedule, mini golf, 2 nice ponds, very quiet during "quiet" hours and lots and lots to do nearby in Gettysburg which is 5 miles from the entrance. This is a park in which you can stay longer than a weekend and still have plenty to do. We will definitely return. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2009
$41
Most other campgrounds were full so we gave this one a try. Our campsite was fairly dry , but the ones surrounding us were under water.The pool was nice, although there wasn't enough chairs for most of the people at the pool. The bathrooms were really outdated, but clean. They had a lot of activities for the kids. We camped here in a Tent.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2009
$43
We stayed here over a weekend before summer vacation started, with our 2 small children. We liked our site #B30, it was wooded and semi-private. Nice space between sites. The campground was a hit with our small children, they enjoyed the pool, paddle boats, mini-golf, and the 3 different playground areas. It was a bit of a walk from our site to the pool and play areas. The game room is small. The only negative over this weekend was that there were a lot of unattended, young children riding bikes around the campground. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2009
$45
This is a great campground and we had a great spot (#81). We drove around and looked at the other campgrounds in Gettysburg and we felt Granite Hill was by far the very best. The staff was nice and facilities were clean. A great deal of grassy space for kids to run around and space between campers. The park seems a little more like a park than a trailer park. It is an older facility but again, it does not feel like a trailer park. It is very shaded and wooded in many areas. We highly recommend it. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
October 2008
$42
I like the campground itself, it is large. Our site was in the woods. nice though. Didn't like being charged for a "Holiday" rate, i cant figure out how Apple Festival weekend is a Holiday. Also, they charged us $10.00 for arriving 2 1/2 hours early.. ALL other campgrounds charge a few bucks. Will return, Just wont arrive early. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2008
$40
We had so much fun when we camped here to visit Gettysburg. What a fun campground with lots to do! We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2008
$50
The pond was 4' low and if you wanted to use the kayaks you had to walk through 6' of mud at the shore line. Mini golf course was great. We'd go again. Cable hookup was at only a few sites near the store. No satellite available because of the trees. Sites were well kept. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2008
$47
We stayed here over the 4th in a water and electric site no sewer $47 was way high. This is a nice campground but it has a problem with water pressure we ran out of water and had to use our onboard supply.will not return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2007
$44
This is a very nice place if you like camping in the 'city' with hundreds of other people. It's a great family/kids park and one with a sense of 'community.' There's so much to do here, the kids will never get bored. And it seems very well guarded and safe. We were put in the overflow area because it was completely full. Overflow was a much better place, because we had a huge field away from the crowds and almost to ourselves. The pricing, though, is beyond ridiculous. $32/night, plus $8/night per extra person, $5 for any one who comes up for the day; and that's for tent/dry camping; and you pay for all three nights (holiday weekend) regardless if you're staying one or 3. But, if you're a family, you get a lot for the fee. They had older showers that only ran when you hold the valve on. A newer shower building was nice and clean, but pretty small. I rate it high because, while it's high-priced, it really is a very nice family park if you like camping in the 'city.' We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
July 2007
$40
We had fun at this campground, they had a blue grass festival and it was great! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
June 2007
$40
Very nice park. Most sites are not level. The site we were first assigned, was downhill. Our rear wheels would have been off the ground! We got another site and it was much better. Staff very friendly. Park very clean. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2007
$60
We spent Memorial Day weekend here in 2007 and had SO much fun that we returned for July 4th. The staff was friendly, informative, knowledgeable, and helpful. The grounds were well kept and maintained. The facilities were clean and plentiful. Everything about Gettysburg is close enough to be convenient yet far enough away to keep the grounds quiet. The two weekends we were here they were very full, yet we never felt squeezed in. There were plenty of activities if you stayed on site and the area around Gettysburg is bustling with fun and historical things to do. We have three children from 12 to 16 years old and they had a great time, as did the adults. We will be back many more times, for sure. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
April 2007
$40
The campground really needs up-dating. The playgrounds are very old. If you have any problems you have to e-mail them, no one in the office can help. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
October 2006
$38
We arrived after dark, check in was rather arduous. We were given a map and away we went to find our site. Sites were difficult to find numerous rigs wandering around trying to find their sites. Our site was nice and we had a good time overall. With the abudance of other campgrounds in the area I think we will try somewhere else next time. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
September 2006
$18
The section I was in was so unlevel that there was no way you could level a motor home. They seemed to have lots of activities on the weekend. I had 50 amp service, cable but no sewer. The office staff were not overly friendly. They did have a huge field that I could take the dogs to run. I don't think I would stay here again unless nothing else was available. We camped here in a Motorhome.