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Little Buffalo Park Campground

45 sites · RVs, Tents In Little Buffalo State Park

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Rustic Escape in the Woods

5 sites · Lodging12 acres · Richfield, PA

The Green Tree Grove is a cabin retreat located in the beautiful hills of Juniata County. This tranquil oasis is the perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature, offering a variety of activities such as hiking, yoga, and mountain boarding. Experience the beauty and serenity of The Green Tree Grove and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

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Private country r on trout stream.

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Liverpool, PA

Come enjoy the quiet country setting of my family's private getaway. Originally a 1900 built Mennonite church nestled on 1 acre with trout stocked stream frontage. Only 1 camper and tent site per stay to ensure the peaceful setting. The church is minutes from the activities of the Susquehanna river.

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Free Spirit Campground

5 sites · Lodging, Tents66 acres · Landisburg, PA

We're a family campground in south-central Pennsylvania, just 25 minutes from Carlisle. Our relaxed environment and varied recreation offer something for everyone, & we'd be glad to have you as our guest! We offer fun for those of all ages: * Fishing in our stocked lake * Paddle boats and kayaks * Mini golfing * Axe throwing * Live events * A playground for children * Swimming in the pool * Hiking trails * A fully stocked campground store * Weekend live entertainment * Themed weekends/activities * Concerts in the field * Crafts and fun activities * A bath-house with heated showers * Ice sales & propane exchange * Brand-new horse-shoe pits & more!

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Fairview Farms Airfield

17 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents66 acres · Pine Grove, PA

The 66-acre property has been licensed as an airport (PS20) since the 1980s. It is currently an active, private airport. We don't sell fuel or offer services beyond camping so we primarily have only air traffic with few to no landings each year. In other words, it is very quiet here except during the occasional low pass. We are very eager for pilots to fly in and camp out! The beautiful sunsets and stargazing night skies are a real treat for anyone that comes to visit. Lots of deer, birds, and other wildlife can be seen out and about. Bring your telescope and binoculars to view all the property has to offer! Note that we are always working to improve our slice of heaven, thus we do have tools, vehicles, and equipment stored around the farm that if not used now will be one day. We appreciate your understanding that some areas are used for our personal / farm storage. If you're not into looking at our farmware, there are a few nearby campgrounds. The hot tub is located next to the owner's home. Guests are welcome to use this at any time but must reserve and pay for a time slot. * Book this through the Extras * We are within walking distance of Swatara State Park and close to the Appalachian Trail. Short drive to the local winery, bowling alley, pub/diner, and movie theater. Grocery stores and gas are also nearby. Miles of hiking, rail trail, single-track mountain biking, and kayaking are all right here! See our kayak and bike rentals under extras! Hershey Park is approximately a 30-minute drive from our location. Rausch Creek, Anthracite, and Reading off-road areas are also nearby. Note: Monthly rental discounts are available. Work-stay exchange programs are available. We are always looking for good reliable part-time help on the farm! Please ask! Fall leaves colors are looking awesome! Come enjoy the leaves by day and stars by night beside your campfire! Follow us on Instagram: @fairview_farms_airfield

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Circle S Farm Camping

3 sites · RVs, Tents35 acres · Grantville, PA

The camp sites on our farm are dry (for now) but we DO have a toilet that is cleaned regularly right by the sites. We have three leveled gravel RV/Camper spots, which are large compared to most campgrounds. The sites are pull through for most RVs and Trailers. We provide fire rings and campfire wood (assuming we have it available). Our farm is an operational farm with livestock and you will be camping right by our horse pasture. Our location is convenient. We are right off of I-81 and State route 22. Minutes from Hersheypark, Hollywood Casino and Penn National Race Course, The PA Renaissance Faire, as well as Ft. Indiantown Gap and Memorial Lake State Park. If you are a hiker, the Appalachian Trail is minutes from our farm. Our sites are easy access off the main road. We are in a friendly agricultural neighborhood with very little traffic or noise other than the light hum of I-81 in the distance. Wildlife is plentiful in our area and you can hike from our farm to Levitz Community Park (or drive if you prefer) to interact some great nature or have a picnic. Our goal is to be accommodating and provide our guests with the best experience possible while here. Got questions? We can help! Just ask!

Keystone Cozy Camper!

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Mechanicsburg, PA

Brand new Keystone 8 x 18 ft Hideout Camper is waiting for you. Close to shopping, dining, and work. Enjoy your own private shower and bathroom inside the camper along with a kitchen and fold down Murphy bed. I also have a shed for storage with a 5 x 5 x 5 space for your items. On site parking for no cost is within a few feet of your camper. The camper is plugged into shore power and has a microwave, A/C, and charging outlets for phone and other items. It also has Solar and a large battery if power is lost. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood you will not hear traffic noise but you will hear train noise coming from three blocks away 3 or 4 times a day. The lot is spacious but is about a 1/4 acre not 1 acre. The website won't let me put less than a acre.

Oasis under trees

1 site · RV3 acres · Duncannon, PA

Away from everything, but not too far. We have 3 acres, so there is plenty of room to park at the edge of our property beside the trees. You would turn right, beside the shed the color of dark chocolate. It's a pull-in spot, so you would have to back out. We can fit any size rig. The Susquehanna river is 1/4 mile away, and there are boat ramps close by. Harrisburg is less than 30 minutes away. Hershey is 39 minutes away. Our address is Duncannon, but we really live in New Buffalo, north of Rt. 322. 1/2 mile off Rt 11/15. Your vehicle must be a self contained 'camper' with a bathroom, because there are no amenities. There is only room to park and sleep. There is no dumping permitted. It accomodates 1 family up to 6 people.

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Spyglass Ridge Winery

4 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Sunbury, PA

The property is on 50 acres and has a winery, brewery and restaurant available. We have events all year long and host concerts that bring over 4,000 people per event. Catch and release fishing in the pond and plenty of open space to stroll around. Learn more about this land:Brewery (open Thursday through Sunday) and Winery (open Tuesday through Sunday) on site. Close to Knoebel's Amusement Resort and Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area. Pond for catch and release fishing. Pet friendly and relaxing property

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Esidarap Mountain

2 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Abbottstown, PA

Campsite: We were inspired to make a campsite from having friends camp here with us on a whim. They suggested we have more people come up here to camp. They told us about Hipcamp and we looked into. Since then we have mowed, removed dead standing trees, built a privy, cleared brush, graded the site, cut firewood, and many more projects to enhance the site. We named the camp Esidarap. Can you tell what Esidarap backwoods is. Note: for the winter months we are closed, will reopen in march. The furthest we are open at any given moment is about six months Description of camp: At this camp we only allow one group at a time for privacy. The campsite is a big level hilltop clearing surrounded by acres woods. We have a stone driveway that leads to the site that gets you back into the woods. The driveway is wide enough for trucks, trailers, vans, etc. Since the site is up high it gets a great breeze which helps on warm days and gets good cell service. The campsite gets great sun and has shaded areas along the sides that make for good tent pitching. We have had people set up hammocks, tents, tarps, or camp in their vehicle. We provide a privy (outhouse), an outdoor showerroom/changing room, a charcoal cooking pit, picnic tables, and a metal fire pit with grill rack that you can put in the fire pit if you wish to cook/grill over it. The woods are hilly so biking is not recomended. On the property we have 2+ miles of hiking trails that are marked with fluorescent ribbon. PLEASE feel free to contact us for any questions. Also please look at our pictures for a better idea of what we offer. Nearby Activities: A short drive from here will take you to Gettysburg, York, or Hanover. There are many excellent restaurants and brewpubs nearby, including the award winning Warehouse Gourmet Bistro and Brewpub. For more information read our activities section to find out what other things we provide or have nearby that you can do. Pricing/Offers: *If people do not book the site within a few days of availability we may lower the price. So if you are unsure please click on the days you wish to camp and check the price. Also holidays are priced a little more like 4th of July, Memorial Day, and labor day We have a weeknight discount for the site which is 29 dollars (Sunday-Thurdsay nights). Friday night and Saturday night we charge 35 dollars. Any additional guests after five we charge 9.50 dollars per person. We allow up to 10 guests total. We have some available offers listed on our site that you may purchase when you book the site. These include ice water. For more information on these items please go to our Extras section. Things we ask: Extinguish camp fires that are unattended and to only make them in the designated fire pit/ BBQ pit, no noise past 9 o'clock, discharging of firearms and fireworks are prohibited, do not bring firewood (in order to prevent invasive bug spread), please keep your pets attended/on a leash, clean up after your pets, be respectful of wildlife (take memories leave only footprints), and have fun.

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Tuckaway Tree Farm

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents36 acres · Belleville, PA

Come camp on a beautiful 36 acre Christmas tree farm. Located 15 miles from Huntingdon and State College, Tuckaway Tree Farm has easy access to hiking and exploring in Rothrock State Forest, Greenwood Furnace. Property is located along Backroads Discovery Route. Two ponds on the property and a trout stream down the road are perfect for fishing.

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The Farm at Millwood Drive

1 site · Tent16 acres · Elizabethville, PA

Well its not much of a farm, Rather a secluded grass farm field with goldenrod at the foot of the Elizabethville mountian. It is only 1.8 miles off the Route 25 approximately 1/2 hour drive north of Harrisburg. It is down a dirt road through the woods. At the edge of the field is the woods of the mountian. It has a small stream flowing throgh the woods. Not alot of light pollution so you will be sure to enjoy the starry night sky. Close to alot of neat placed and things to do. Lake Tobias Wildlife Park 2.4 miles, Susquehanna River (Great for fishing and kayaking) 4.6 miles, Fort Halifax Park 5.8 miles, Weiser Forrest Haldeman Tract (Great trails for hiking, moutianbiking or horseback riding) 7.4miles, Ned Smith Center 6.5 miles, Henningers Covered Bridge 9.8 miles, Apalation Trail 10.6 miles, Crossroads Market and Auction (Great place for Food including Pa Dutch, Antiques,Auctions,and Flea market items) 12miles. The area has a thriving Amish community (We can help you connect to a Amish family) with alot of little roadside stands . Plenty of unique shopping experiences, Flea Flickers, Hornings Country Market, Colemans Miltary Surpluss, Hoovers Market, Shops on Main and More. Walmart and fast foods only 8 miles. There is wildlife , You may see deer wander through or grazing near by. This site is a work in progress and may have more improvements till you arrive. Come enjoy the wonders of Upper Dauphin County, We would love to host you!

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The Lodge On Saw Mill

2 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Messiah College, PA

The Lodge On Saw Mill is a 501c3 nonprofit animal rescue and farm sanctuary. We currently have 21 rescues on our little six acre farm with room to grow for about 100 more. We are always a work in progress but we are proud of what we’ve accomplished so far. Some of our rescues are the sweetest little farm animals you’ll ever meet. We are in a rural setting. The Yellow Breeches is just around the corner.

The best camping near Little Buffalo State Park guide

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Make it a family affair at Little Buffalo State Park. Whether your clan rivals the Kennedys in size, or you all fit in one RV, there’s room for everyone! Hop into the clear waters of Little Buffalo Creek by day and camp under the stars at night. If primitive camping ain’t your thing, book your country cottage weekend getaway for lasting memories… without sleeping on the ground! Are you a seasoned Volksmarcher? Follow the little white arrows to earn your way through 6.2 miles of trails. There’s so much to do at Little Buffalo State Park. You might need to come back next weekend to see it all!

When to go

The ideal time to visit Little Buffalo State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the foliage is either blooming or showcasing a kaleidoscope of colors. Summer offers warm days perfect for water activities, though it can be crowded. Winters are quiet but can be quite cold.

Know before you go

Check the weather forecast before your visit to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Wear appropriate footwear for hiking trails and bring sunscreen for protection against the sun.
Be mindful of park wildlife; observe from a distance and do not feed the animals.
Little Buffalo State Park is equipped with picnic areas and restrooms for your convenience.
Remember to carry out all trash and keep the park clean for everyone to enjoy.