Enjoy tent or overland camping by the pond. Set in a farmland valley about 30 minutes from the Appalachian Trail. Beautiful views of the sunrise and sunset through the valley. Catch and release fishing for bass or take a dip in the pond. Take a stroll through the woods and enjoy some of the wildlife such as deer, rabbits, turtles, owls, hawks, woodpeckers, salamanders and mo
Enjoy tent or overland camping by the pond. Set in a farmland valley about 30 minutes from the Appalachian Trail. Beautiful views of the sunrise and sunset through the valley. Catch and release fishing for bass or take a dip in the pond. Take a stroll through the woods and enjoy some of the wildlife such as deer, rabbits, turtles, owls, hawks, woodpeckers, salamanders and more.
30A, 50A and 110 electrical outlet is available at a breaker box closer to the road if you need to plugin. There are four fire pits available. Please use any firewood already cut on the property, or feel free to use any downed trees for firewood. Please do not bring firewood from outside the area due to invasive insects.
The neighbor to the east helps keep an eye on the property while I'm away. Please be courteous and keep the volume down after 10PM. Enjoy and leave it better than you found it if possible.
- Check in: After 12PM
- Check out: Before 12PM
- Cancellation policy: Moderate
- On arrival: Go straight to camp
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 6 months out Weeknight discount: 20% off
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Biking
Route 17 provides a scenic ride through this farm land.
Fishing
The pond is stocked with bass. Please catch and release.
Hiking
The property is 21 acres. Feel free to take a walk up the ridge in search of wildlife.
Wildlife watching
Or hearing? Keeps your ears open to the sounds of owls, hawks and frogs. I've seen deer, turkey, squirrels, chipmunks, skinks, ...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Overland Camping at The Pond in Pennsylvania.
Forest
Over 3/4 of the property is forested with a wide variety of trees. Feel free to hike to a more remote and set up camp if you like.
Mountainous
The property is part of a ridge that lies before the Ickesburg mountain separating Perry and Juniata counties.
River, stream, or creek
A stream runs along and through the property. A great place to find salamanders and rocks with fossils.
Farm
This property once was connected to the farm to the east where my father was born. This property lies in the valley between far...Read more
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48 Reviews
Great little spot to stay at, quiet and reserved. There was plenty of firewood available. I would definitely recommend it to a friend!
Wonderful spot to get away. We stayed in the upper spot and it was lovely. Campfires and stars are the best entertainment on a fall weekend. Didn’t have any trouble finding the site. Sites are scattered and not too close together. We definitely will go back.
So glad you enjoyed the view of the night sky!
We just stayed here for a few nights of winter camping and were very happy with our stay. The directions to the sites were very accurate, everything including the property as a whole was clean and well kept. I highly recommend this property and plan on staying again in the future!
Thank you Jonathan! Winter camping can be some of the best experiences as the forest is much different than it is other times of year. The wildlife, smells, sounds and of course the campfire are much more meaningful and make for some awesome times.
Site was clean and the pond was clear. Kids had a great weekend. Got to meet Jonathan, he was a great host. Look forward to coming back soon.
Thank you Marc! It was great seeing you. Glad the kids enjoyed some time out in nature!
It was nice and quiet.
Thank you Nick! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay.
I was thrilled to find this well kept campground with beautiful scenery and pond with wildlife and hiking! Jonathan was a gracious host in making sure all questions were answered and done so in a timely manner. I enjoyed my stay and will be recommending this campground to friends and family!
Thank you Jena! You really captured the morning sunrise perfectly!
We had a great two night stay at The Pond! There are lots of great tent sites either around the pond or up by the permanent bell tent that the owner keeps on the property. Our pups had a great time exploring. We pushed our trip into the work week because of the weather, and were woken up by some logging (chain saws, trucks, etc.) at the property next door, but that likely wouldn't be a problem during the weekend. There were a couple of kids that walked through our campsite hunting on our last day there, but otherwise it was a huge place and very private for a small or large group. John was an excellent communicator and gave a lot of great advice about camping in colder weather.
Johnathan was very friendly, he was at the property when we arrived. We spoke for a few minutes and he gave us the lay of the land.
We had a great time. Kids went swimming in the pond, we caught a few bass and enjoyed exploring up and down the small stream.
It was great meeting you guys! Glad you had a fun time.
The site was beautiful and was everything we had hoped for. We had a wonderful relaxing weekend a nice escape from city life. Jonathan has done a wander full job with the property, it was clean and well maintained. We will definitely be planning another stay in the future.
So glad for the kind words Jayson! Thank you for leaving it as beautiful as you found it. Come back any time!
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- Property
- The Pond
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- $25/night
- 1 Site
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Thank you for the review Luke! Nice setup you have there under the pines.