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The best beach camping near Harrisburg

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Looking for a beach camping experience near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 40 options available, you'll have plenty of beachside campsites to choose from. Check out the top-rated campsites like Welcome Ricketts Glen Hikers (96 reviews), Bellview Farm (65 reviews), and Lumberjack Cabin (8 reviews). With amenities like potable water, trash disposal, and toilets, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable camping trip. Plus, you can enjoy popular activities such as paddling, swimming, and biking. Prices start as low as $30 per night, with an average price of $45 per night. Start planning your beach camping adventure today!

Top-rated campgrounds near Harrisburg

  • Mountain Creek Campground
  • Mountain Creek Campground
  • Mountain Creek Campground

1. Mountain Creek Campground

23mi from Harrisburg · 95 sites
Escape to Mountain Creek Campground, where the beauty of nature meets exceptional hospitality, making it a unique destination for your next outdoor adventure. Whether you're planning a family getaway or a fun-filled weekend with friends, our campground offers the ideal setting for a memorable camping experience in Pennsylvania. With stunning campsites nestled among lush landscapes, you'll find the perfect spot to relax and unwind. Our friendly staff is dedicated to ensuring your stay is enjoyable, providing a range of entertaining activities that cater to all ages. Spend a weekend, a week, or even longer with us and discover the nearby attractions, including picturesque swimming holes and exciting outdoor activities. Explore local restaurants and shops that add to the charm of your camping vacation. Let Mountain Creek Campground be your home away from home, where adventure and relaxation await!

2. Kings Gap Environmental Education Center State Park

16 sites · Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania
Discover the natural splendor of Kings Gap Environmental Education Center.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
  • Colonel Denning State Park
  • Colonel Denning State Park
  • Colonel Denning State Park

3. Colonel Denning State Park

50 sites · Blain, Pennsylvania
Discover the natural allure of Colonel Denning State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • The view from Pole Steeple in the summer...
  • Pine Grove Furnace State Park
  • The view from Pole Steeple in the summer...

4. Pine Grove Furnace State Park

90%
(7)
75 sites · Bendersville, Pennsylvania
Discover Pine Grove Furnace State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • MaryAnn Furnace trail...about 3 plus miles. Nice but it doesn't go to the actual site of the furnace (which is gone anyways)
  • Horsetrail winds thru a cool forest. I did a loop of 4 1/2 miles. Missed the southernmost loop
  • MaryAnn Furnace trail...about 3 plus miles. Nice but it doesn't go to the actual site of the furnace (which is gone anyways)

5. Codorus State Park

80%
(5)
198 sites · Parkville, Pennsylvania
From the lake to the trail, this York County state park has it all.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Fowlers Hollow State Park
  • Fowlers Hollow State Park
  • Fowlers Hollow State Park

6. Fowlers Hollow State Park

100%
(1)
17 sites · Blain, Pennsylvania
Discover the serene beauty of Fowlers Hollow State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

7. Poe Paddy State Park

100%
(3)
37 sites · Coburn, Pennsylvania
Discover the natural charm of Poe Paddy State Park.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
  • Poe Valley State Park
  • Poe Valley State Park
  • Poe Valley State Park

8. Poe Valley State Park

100%
(1)
48 sites · Coburn, Pennsylvania
Discover the natural splendor of Poe Valley State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Looking for a beach camping experience near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 40 options available, you'll have plenty of beachside campsites to choose from. Check out the top-rated campsites like Welcome Ricketts Glen Hikers (96 reviews), Bellview Farm (65 reviews), and Lumberjack Cabin (8 reviews). With amenities like potable water, trash disposal, and toilets, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable camping trip. Plus, you can enjoy popular activities such as paddling, swimming, and biking. Prices start as low as $30 per night, with an average price of $45 per night. Start planning your beach camping adventure today!

Top-rated campgrounds near Harrisburg

  • Mountain Creek Campground
  • Mountain Creek Campground
  • Mountain Creek Campground

1. Mountain Creek Campground

23mi from Harrisburg · 95 sites
Escape to Mountain Creek Campground, where the beauty of nature meets exceptional hospitality, making it a unique destination for your next outdoor adventure. Whether you're planning a family getaway or a fun-filled weekend with friends, our campground offers the ideal setting for a memorable camping experience in Pennsylvania. With stunning campsites nestled among lush landscapes, you'll find the perfect spot to relax and unwind. Our friendly staff is dedicated to ensuring your stay is enjoyable, providing a range of entertaining activities that cater to all ages. Spend a weekend, a week, or even longer with us and discover the nearby attractions, including picturesque swimming holes and exciting outdoor activities. Explore local restaurants and shops that add to the charm of your camping vacation. Let Mountain Creek Campground be your home away from home, where adventure and relaxation await!

2. Kings Gap Environmental Education Center State Park

16 sites · Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania
Discover the natural splendor of Kings Gap Environmental Education Center.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
  • Colonel Denning State Park
  • Colonel Denning State Park
  • Colonel Denning State Park

3. Colonel Denning State Park

50 sites · Blain, Pennsylvania
Discover the natural allure of Colonel Denning State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • The view from Pole Steeple in the summer...
  • Pine Grove Furnace State Park
  • The view from Pole Steeple in the summer...

4. Pine Grove Furnace State Park

90%
(7)
75 sites · Bendersville, Pennsylvania
Discover Pine Grove Furnace State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • MaryAnn Furnace trail...about 3 plus miles. Nice but it doesn't go to the actual site of the furnace (which is gone anyways)
  • Horsetrail winds thru a cool forest. I did a loop of 4 1/2 miles. Missed the southernmost loop
  • MaryAnn Furnace trail...about 3 plus miles. Nice but it doesn't go to the actual site of the furnace (which is gone anyways)

5. Codorus State Park

80%
(5)
198 sites · Parkville, Pennsylvania
From the lake to the trail, this York County state park has it all.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Fowlers Hollow State Park
  • Fowlers Hollow State Park
  • Fowlers Hollow State Park

6. Fowlers Hollow State Park

100%
(1)
17 sites · Blain, Pennsylvania
Discover the serene beauty of Fowlers Hollow State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

7. Poe Paddy State Park

100%
(3)
37 sites · Coburn, Pennsylvania
Discover the natural charm of Poe Paddy State Park.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
  • Poe Valley State Park
  • Poe Valley State Park
  • Poe Valley State Park

8. Poe Valley State Park

100%
(1)
48 sites · Coburn, Pennsylvania
Discover the natural splendor of Poe Valley State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Public campgrounds near Harrisburg

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center Group Campground

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center Group Campground

24mi from Harrisburg · 16 sites · in Kings Gap Environmental Education Center State Park
Colonel Denning Park Campground

Colonel Denning Park Campground

28mi from Harrisburg · 50 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colonel Denning State Park
Pine Grove Furnace Park Campground
90%
(7)

Pine Grove Furnace Park Campground

28mi from Harrisburg · 75 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pine Grove Furnace State Park
Codorus Park Campground
80%
(5)

Codorus Park Campground

34mi from Harrisburg · 198 sites · Tents, RVs · in Codorus State Park
Fowlers Hollow Park Campground
100%
(1)

Fowlers Hollow Park Campground

37mi from Harrisburg · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fowlers Hollow State Park
Foot bridge at the park.
100%
(3)

Poe Paddy Park Campground

48mi from Harrisburg · 37 sites · Tents, RVs · in Poe Paddy State Park
Poe Valley Park Campground
100%
(1)

Poe Valley Park Campground

49mi from Harrisburg · 48 sites · Tents, RVs · in Poe Valley State Park

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Harrisburg

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center State Park
Kings Gap Environmental Education Center State Park
Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania
Colonel Denning State Park
Colonel Denning State Park
Blain, Pennsylvania
Pine Grove Furnace State Park
90%
(7)
Pine Grove Furnace State Park
Bendersville, Pennsylvania
Codorus State Park
80%
(5)
Codorus State Park
Parkville, Pennsylvania
Fowlers Hollow State Park
100%
(1)
Fowlers Hollow State Park
Blain, Pennsylvania
Foot bridge at the park.
100%
(3)
Poe Paddy State Park
Coburn, Pennsylvania
Poe Valley State Park
100%
(1)
Poe Valley State Park
Coburn, Pennsylvania

More campsites near Harrisburg

  • Mountain Creek Campground
  • Mountain Creek Campground
  • Mountain Creek Campground

Mountain Creek Campground

23mi from Harrisburg · 95 sites
Escape to Mountain Creek Campground, where the beauty of nature meets exceptional hospitality, making it a unique destination for your next outdoor adventure. Whether you're planning a family getaway or a fun-filled weekend with friends, our campground offers the ideal setting for a memorable camping experience in Pennsylvania. With stunning campsites nestled among lush landscapes, you'll find the perfect spot to relax and unwind. Our friendly staff is dedicated to ensuring your stay is enjoyable, providing a range of entertaining activities that cater to all ages. Spend a weekend, a week, or even longer with us and discover the nearby attractions, including picturesque swimming holes and exciting outdoor activities. Explore local restaurants and shops that add to the charm of your camping vacation. Let Mountain Creek Campground be your home away from home, where adventure and relaxation await!
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