Gettysburg Battlefield Resort operates as a membership campground with facilities that cater to families and long-term visitors. The resort sits near a lake and offers full hookups on most sites, though campers should note that access roads can be rough and some sites have slopes requiring leveling blocks of 3-4 inches.
The campground maintains extensive recreational facilities including a pool, playground with multiple courts for basketball and volleyball, an arcade, and a pavilion for organized activities. During seasonal events, staff coordinate themed weekends and holiday celebrations—October visitors can expect craft activities, games, and supervised trick-or-treating with vehicle traffic temporarily halted for safety. Golf cart rentals allow campers to explore the property more easily.
Sites feature water and electric hookups, with about half providing sewer connections as well. Two centrally located dump stations serve sites without sewer hookups. The on-site store stocks camping supplies, basic groceries, and snacks, while a small snack bar serves hand-dipped ice cream. "Perfect for family camping," notes Stephanie G., who adds there's a "lot to do, quiet nights, fun stuff for the kids."
Non-members can access the resort by attending a sales presentation, which some reviewers mention comes with pressure to purchase a membership. The location provides convenient access to historic battlefield sites, with several visitors noting the short distance to Gettysburg's attractions. Nearby alternatives include Round Top Campground and Artillery Ridge Campground for those seeking traditional campground experiences.
Reservations are available, and the resort welcomes pets, making it workable for families planning extended stays in the historic region.
Description
Gettysburg Battlefield Resort is conveniently located near the towns of Hershey and Lancaster, Pennsylvania and is only an hour and a half away from Washington, DC and located on the southern edge of the most famous battlefield in civil war history. Take a trip through the Appalachian Trail or visit the Soldier’s National Monument near the location where President Lincoln gave his historic Gettysburg Address.
Located on the southern edge of the most famous battlefield in civil war history, visitors to Gettysburg Battlefield Resort can walk through time to explore the battlefield as it once was. Visitors can also experience the historic town of Gettysburg and witness the beauty of the Pennsylvania countryside that surrounds them.
Gettysburg Battlefield Resort offers a bass stocked lake for fishing and paddle boating, updated facilities, scheduled activities for the entire family, as well as live Civil War Reenactment Weekends.
Gettysburg Battlefield Resort is also conveniently located to other popular and historic destinations and attractions. Hike parts of the Appalachian Trail or spend time at the Soldier’s National Monument where President Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address. Travel the short distance to the “Sweetest Place on Earth” in Hershey, Pennsylvania, explore the heart of Dutch Country in Lancaster, or take an hour and a half drive to Washington DC to visit our nation’s capital.
Whether you are part-time or full-time traveler, Gettysburg Battlefield Resort is a RV campground you will want to stay at to make the most out of your visit to historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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Location
RV ParkGettysburg is located in Pennsylvania
Directions
From jct US-30 & Bus US-15: Go 4 mi S on Bus US-15.
Address
1960 Emmitsburg Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Coordinates
39.78004606 N
77.26017818 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/31/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 3/31/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/31/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/31/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 3/31/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/31/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 7 min from Gettysburg, PA
- 37 min from Chambersburg, PA
- 42 min from Hagerstown, MD
- 44 min from York, PA
