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Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From PA Turnpike Exit 247, take first right onto PA 283, follow 283 to Toll House Road, come to the stop light at Harrisburg Pike, turn Left (East) follow to Newville Road (4 Miles) Right turn, follow to Turnpike road, turn Right, we are about 1.5 miles on the Left.
From York, PA, US 30 East, take PA 441 (Columbia Exit) North 13 miles to Turnpike Road. Turn right 3 miles to campground.
From Lancaster, PA, US 30 West, into PA 283 towards Harrisburg, follow PA 283 to Toll House Road, come to the stop light at Harrisburg Pike, turn Left (East) follow to Newville Road (4 Miles) Right turn, follow to Turnpike road, turn Right, we are about 1.5 miles on Left.
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If you want one camping trip that opens the door to family attractions, small-town charm, and meaningful day trips, Elizabethtown / Hershey KOA Holiday makes a strong home base. Set on a quiet 50-acre property with wooded space and easy access to some of Central Pennsylvania’s best-known destinations, this campground gives you room to build a three-day getaway that feels flexible instead of overpacked.
The biggest advantage of staying here is how many directions your trip can go. You can spend one day focused on Hershey fun, another exploring Lancaster County, and another visiting Gettysburg or other regional attractions, then come back each evening to a quieter campground setting with space to relax.
Elizabethtown / Hershey KOA Holiday is designed for travelers who want to stay close to Central Pennsylvania’s attractions without feeling stuck in the middle of the busiest tourist areas. The campground offers RV sites with full hookups, shaded tent sites, Camping Cabins, and Deluxe Cabins, making it a good fit for families, couples, and campers with different comfort levels.
The campground page also highlights several amenities that help round out a multiday stay: a stocked fishing pond, wooded walking trails, mini golf, multiple playgrounds, basketball and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, a KampK9 dog park, a seasonal swimming pool, weekend activities, and Wi-Fi throughout most of the park. That means the trip does not have to be all driving and ticketed attractions. The campground can carry part of the vacation too.
Start your trip with the destination most families are already thinking about: Hershey. The campground page positions Elizabethtown / Hershey KOA Holiday just minutes from Hershey-area attractions, making it easy to turn the first day into a full family-fun outing.
Hersheypark is the obvious anchor if your group wants rides, water attractions, and a full day of energy. Nearby, Chocolate World, ZooAmerica, Hershey Gardens, and The Hershey Story Museum give you options depending on the pace and age range of your group. Some families will want to build the whole day around the park, while others may prefer to mix one major attraction with a more relaxed evening.
When you head back to camp, the change of pace matters. Instead of ending the day in a standard hotel hallway, you can settle back into a quieter campsite or cabin, light a fire, and let everyone come down from the rush of the day.
A great Central Pennsylvania trip works best when every day does not try to do the same thing. After a bigger attraction day, shift gears and spend day two exploring Lancaster and Amish Country.
The campground page points to Lancaster’s scenic farmland, markets, handmade crafts, and the broader culture of the region. This is the kind of day that gives a trip more balance. Instead of rides and lines, you get a slower pace, local flavor, and the kind of wandering that feels good on a camping weekend.
You can keep this day simple with a scenic drive, local shopping, and a good meal, or you can add other family attractions in the region like Dutch Wonderland if your trip still calls for more kid-focused energy. The point is flexibility. This campground sits in a part of the state where your second day can feel completely different from your first without needing to travel far.
For the final day, build the trip around your group’s interests. If you want a meaningful history-focused outing, Gettysburg makes a strong day trip and gives the weekend a very different kind of depth. If you want to stay lighter, the region also supports outdoor recreation like hiking, biking, kayaking, and fishing, along with smaller stops that let you enjoy Central Pennsylvania without racing the clock.
The campground page also mentions destinations such as Valley Forge, the Harley-Davidson factory, winery visits, antique shopping, and seasonal events, which shows how broad the appeal of this area really is. That makes Elizabethtown / Hershey KOA Holiday a smart option for mixed groups where not everyone wants the exact same version of the trip.
If you have younger kids, the best final day may simply be a shorter outing followed by more time at the campground. Mini golf, playgrounds, trails, the pool during warmer months, and the fishing pond give you plenty of ways to finish the trip without overdoing it.
This campground and itinerary are a strong fit for:
Central Pennsylvania is not just one destination. It is a region full of different trip styles, from theme-park fun and chocolate-town nostalgia to historic sites, scenic farmland, and outdoor recreation. Elizabethtown / Hershey KOA Holiday works so well because it gives you access to all of that while still offering a peaceful campground to return to at the end of the day.
If you are looking for a family-friendly campground near Hershey with room to branch out into Lancaster, Gettysburg, and beyond, Elizabethtown / Hershey KOA Holiday is a practical and appealing place to start.
Yes. The campground page positions it as being minutes from Hershey attractions, including Hersheypark and other family-friendly stops in the area.
Guests can choose from RV sites, shaded tent sites, Camping Cabins, and Deluxe Cabins.
The campground page highlights a fishing pond, wooded walking trails, mini golf, playgrounds, basketball and volleyball courts, horseshoes, a KampK9 dog park, a seasonal pool, weekend activities, Wi-Fi, and a camp store.
Its location makes it easy to build a trip around Hershey, Lancaster Amish Country, Gettysburg, and other Central Pennsylvania attractions while still returning to a quieter wooded campground each evening.
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