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    Ricky S.

    Super spacious location. This resort offers a hugs amount of full hook up sites. Great scenery and plenty of things to do with the kids. There's a lake, basketball courts, swimming pool, game room and much more. This is the best RV resort I've been to this far.

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    Michelle M.

    Ok well where to start...nice place, buuuut many pros and cons for a place they consider one of their best campgrounds. Let me lend a helping opinion. 1. Staff is amazingly friendly and helpful, that's first and foremost. I can't say much on whoever is management above them but the local staff are wonderful. Think local staff could benefit so much more if they were capable of running on their own. Management/owners need to listen to their clientele. (Greatly)!!!!!! 2. It's clean in the way of campsites and family center, pool, camp store, and main driving areas. 3. The lake is something to be desired. Although it is beautiful, nobody cleans the trash collecting on the sides and the weeds are heavy for fishing purposes. It would greatly benefit from daily cleanup and maybe more canoes for use by campers. Benches to sit on the sides would be nice and at night it would be great for floating lit lights/flowers. Not too much $ but would make great visual appeal for walkers. More action. There are only 2 canoes for use, which you sign out and use at your own risk. You can bring your own kayak or canoe to use as well. They do stock with fish, but whole time we stayed we caught zero fishes. Would be even better if the lake was used for swimming as well. Even a small area roped off near the family center area would add such a nice touch. 4. The family center Pros...Books, toys, pool table, ping pong, area to watch tv, fireplace, a movie night, nice clean bathrooms, literature area and so forth. Cons...not enough activities in way of campgrounds go. Could do more fun kid games/crafts/interactive time with other campers. (Ideas)...adult game night, family game night, trivia, adult and family dances weekly on Saturday night with live entertainment. Plenty of local talent that is cheap enough to supply this campground. Do a weekly kid challenge. There could be weekly fitness times. I'm sure a camper or two are certified and willing to help with a small donation or something. Bingo!!! Bring it back please!!!! 5. Saturday morning breakfasts which are low cost and very tasteful. Nice touch. Would be better if you could take outside to pool area to sit by water. Or even table lakeside to have lake front breakfast. But overall a very nice way to intermingle with other campers. 6. There's a large pavilion by the lake that is scarcely used. This could be a neat place for a nightly teen activity or game. Even make for a good theme night on Fridays for a live band. 7. The pool is beautiful and big. Why not utilize it more and entertain the crowd. Saturday nights have tiki torches lit around the pool (even solar powered if fire is an issue), could have a poolside DJ who does the karaoke rather that a tv that runs itself and can barely hear the kids who do sing from what is available. Do games from 6-8, like the limbo, conga line, fun line dances. Make it open later so adults can enjoy. 10 or 11. Or 9-11 adults only party or theme poolside night. On Sundays hold family pool games after church hours. Or a family weekly potluck BBQ in the afternoon. 8. The general store needs longer hours. Most families enjoy ice cream later in eve. They close the store at 7 and that's it. Nothing more. Even if it stayed open in just the ice cream area. Enough to have that option. 9. The mini golf is a cool addition because it is a full 18 holes. The downside it's over weeded, leaves everywhere, bushes overgrown and very dull in way of looks. Why not brighten up with some fun colored paints and even some miniature creatures or a candy land theme. It is the Hershey area. Play off of it. Make it like a candy filled golf area. 10. Overall the campground has a lot to be thankful for, however, if management spent a little more time here or listening to the campers I think this place could be amazing. 11. My expectations from the website lead me to believe one thing and it could have met them with a little effort on the campground's management team. If they ever see this I'd be more than willing to help with the efforts. Maybe assist the activity team in some activities and event planning. 12. 3 stars because there's much room for improvement in the way of fun and activities for all ages.

    Gravel spots, but all seem to be well up kept.
    A. J.

    This is one of the nicer Thousand Trails parks we've been too. The staff really seem to care about guests and members. We have truly enjoyed our stay and will be looking forward to staying again. Only downside I can think of is that most sites aren't level (but that's pretty average). The pool is super clean, the store well kept and stocked, and the kitchen/restaurant serves a great breakfast.

    Phyllis B.

    Hersey RV now Thousand Trails Campground. This is a time share type park. They will try to sell you memberships. Nice park, dated. Bathrooms 3 star. Good water pressure, must continually push button to get water, no fans, no air gets hot and humid. There are exhaust fans but none work. All gravel roads and parking areas. Young lady showed us to spot VERY nice. They warn on handouts about power loses and not to keep dogs in RV. We did lose power for several hours, went on generator (be prepared if your furbabies in RV). We were in 30' TT and had adequate space. Lots close together. Do not miss Strasburg Train ride and museum, well worth the 45 min drive.

    Vicki M.

    We recently stayed here again. The area is my favorite. Sites are nice, most with green grass. We had a fire pit but no grill. It was quiet in the section we were at but that has to do with neighbors and could change at any point. We were lucky to be near seasonal sites not being used during the time we were there. The bathhouse was very clean, but outdated. It was very dark at night with poor lighting inside. Staff was amazing! We actually needed assistance before we arrived. We tried the ranger number, even left a message. I called the store and they were able to get me in touch with the ranger quickly. When the staff are amazing it really does help overlook some of the not so amazing. Like the pool hours. Open later and close early then most. The lake is a bit dirty but we constantly saw people fishing. I'll definitely be back. Very close to Hershey and Lancaster. Don't miss getting Tom Sturgis pretzels in Lititz. We never miss getting our soft pretzels and eating them on the park. Hilltop Acres Farm Market is a must also! We get the biggest cheese we can and the milk is the best!

    Pete S.

    We're TTN members and really like this park. The staff are very pleasant and go out of their way to help or direct you. The park is well maintained and the sites are very spacious. There are many park activities here. The park is also conveniently located near Hershey, Gettysburg and many Amish towns.

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    Lots of big fish in the lake there The cabin came with firepit, which also served as a grill.

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    Starlite Camping Resort - A view of our view during sunset.

    Starlite Camping Resort

    4.2(9 reviews)
    14.9 mi

    Relaxing, friendly, and spacious! We had a great family…read morecamping weekend at Starlight and will definitely return in the future. Yes, it is quite hilly throughout the campground, but the individual sites are very level to park the camper with almost no blocks needed. We had two sites this trip with water and electric, but they do have quite a few full hook-up sites. Overall the sites were large, with trees between, providing additional privacy. Except for the Plateau sites, which have the amazing view, the rest of the campground had a great tree cover! Too often private campgrounds attempt to squeeze as many sites as possible and end up with campers on top of their neighbors, but at Starlight, the sites felt very secluded. Water pressure and electric were both great throughout the stay. There is no internet, but we had good cell phone service. The employees in the camp store are amazing and go out of their way to make you feel welcome! I felt everyone went above and beyond to help me from the reservation process through check-in. The camp store is well stocked and also serves hand-dipped ice cream. Starlight is a nice campground to relax or explore central Pennsylvania.

    This is a really sweet little campground! Our spot was great, roomy, private. The amenities were…read morevery nice. Love the pool! Everything was clean. The folks staying there were really nice. It was quiet. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Our son was getting married and this was reasonably close. The other 2 campgrounds that were other options were on top of the tollway and a shooting range. This was soooo much better. They have sites that look over the valley. The view was breathtaking, but we preferred the shaded sites. If we had a reason to be in the area again, we would certainly return!

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    Starlite Camping Resort - The game room was a little outdated and didn't give tickets but was clean and had a variety of games.

    The game room was a little outdated and didn't give tickets but was clean and had a variety of games.

    Starlite Camping Resort - Seating area in front of the store is where some events are held and is nice for socializing.

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    Seating area in front of the store is where some events are held and is nice for socializing.

    Pinch Pond Campground - Inside cabin

    Pinch Pond Campground

    3.3(22 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    Super easy drive and easy to find following GPS. Check in is easy and the staff are nice. We stayed…read morein a rustic cabin for the weekend. The outside of the cabin definitely looks rustic. Indoors is 2 sets of bunk beds, a small table with three stools, some hooks, a dresser, and an AC. First impression it was pretty clean and simple. When looking on the top bunk between the mattress and the wall it got a little gross however. Mattresses were okay, not the comfiest but good enough. The AC was a life saver with keeping it cool. The bath house is conveniently located near the cabins. This also was pretty clean. The exterior curtain where you change is not quite wide enough to give full coverage though. Shower water gets hot and the water pressure is decent enough. The staff were friendly and the other campers seemed nice as well. Will definitely be staying here again!

    While I won't stay here again my daughter recently relocated from Texas to PA and wanted an…read moreaffordable place to stay until she got settled. Pinch Pond was the closest campground to our house and she thought it would be a good fit. She only made reservations a day in advance for a week's stay and I was glad they were able to accommodate her as she paid cash and they held the reservation without payment. They also recommended a cheaper option, their sister campground at Mt Gretna which was $250/week but wasn't able to accommodate our size camper. When we inquired about a month's stay were told the fee was $800 and an application/approval would be required however they were booked for that length of stay. This campground is open year round and apparently busy year round. The woman checking her in was very thorough in her explanation of the policies, a little winded perhaps but I learned things I didn't know before and I was only there two weeks ago. A week's stay on a no frills rv site was $300, taxes included. She used our rv so we had to set it up and will need to tear it down at the end of stay. Given that that's an unusual situation and they require gate passes I expected it to be a problem. I was pleasantly surprised it was a non issue. I was even provided my own gate pass. The sites are not clearly marked and hubby got very annoyed when we found ourselves meandering through narrow pathways with a 28' camper in tow. Ultimately we had to call the office and ask for an escort as we were clearly lost within the campground. She knew going in that the constant boom of gunshots would surround her but didn't expect it to disturb her young son as much as it did. With every boom on the first day he held his ears and screamed for them to stop. They've now stayed two nights and it's still disturbing to him. My daughter's biggest complaint thus far is the amount of spotted lantern flies and that they even find their way inside. Both very valid concerns.

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    Outside cabin

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    Hershey Road Campground

    3.4(23 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    Was shocked at the price! For what you get it's just not worth the price. Don't get me wrong the…read morestaff was pleasant and it's clean but the camp spots are tight. With a military discount for two days it was $230. I am use to KOA at about $80 a night. The campground was deserted. In the area I stayed there were only a couple other coaches in town for the Hershey car show. Don't waste your money there are other comparable campgrounds for less money

    Calling me claiming I'm on a waitlist and when I tried to explain that I wasn't supposed to be on a…read morewaitlist and that I'd called previously with an inquiry, the lady gets snappy with me. Laughing at me and telling me "well you obviously talked to someone because we have your info" Smh. You have my info, because I called asking about TENT sites. So why I was put on a waitlist for a seasonal RV site is beyond me, but it was clearly employee error. Which means the sparky little attitude she had, was wildly misplaced. Just can't admit you were wrong or what? It could have been solved with a simple "oh I'm sorry, there must have been a mistake" but instead, she decided to be rude and imply that I was lying to her. I definitely learned where I won't be camping. This was all over an inquiry. I can't imagine staying there and God forbid an issue arise where you need her help. Yikes

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    Having fun on the playground!

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    Bashore Scout Reservation

    Bashore Scout Reservation

    5.0(2 reviews)
    14.4 mi

    Bashore Scout Camp is and always will be one of the highlights of my summer! I'm a Star Scout,…read moreclosing in on Life, and have been going to Camp Bashore for about 4 years now. That's 4 weeks, 28 days, at this heaven for adventurous teenagers. There are just so many experiences that you can get from Boy Scouts, but nowhere else! For example, this past week, I shot a shotgun for the first time, which was a really fun experience. The counselors are all outstanding and cheerful. Shoutout to Ryan B, Ryan R, Cayden, Griffin, Q, Charlotte, Deegan, Otis, Alec, Doug, and all the other amazing counselors who have made my scouting experience better. Dining hall songs and chants also make the week better. Not to mention that the lake at Bashore has some of the best bass fishing in the area. I currently hold the all-time lake record for biggest fish (30 inches. Thank you Devin for telling me where all the best spots are) Camp Bashore also has very good facilities. In the shooting range, all the guns are cleaned, maintained well, and the range is run safely. The dining hall and shower house is clean, and the food is great compared to the surrounding scout camps. The trading post also has delicious slushies Aside from the experiences, camp bashore also offers various scouting opportunities, such as merit badges, a mile swim, and the Blur Mountaineers program, for young scouts looking for easy ranks. I can't wait to be back next year. YIS, Kai

    The PA Dutch Council has much to be proud of in Camp Bashore. My son and I just returned after a…read moreweek at the camp, and we were very impressed with the programming this camp offers scouts. 1. Accomodations: Standard platform tents were in good shape, with newer tents present in our campsite. Standard camp latrines were present in camp, but two bathrooms with flush toilets and showers were near campsites. Newer aluminum army cots provided decent sleep. Food in the dining hall was an 8 out of 10, with a salad bar always present, and with decent variety besides breakfasts, which usually consisted of eggs, potatoes, and something else...but otherwise, good meals with good serving sizes. 2. Staff and Programming: Most impressive part of the camp. Much of the staff had 3-5 years experience, a sure sign that the directors offer a work environment that keeps counselors coming back. Camp Director and Program Director both had 30+ years experience, and clearly led by example. Staff was very attentive to individual scout's needs, and even in week 7, had a high morale and enthusiasm. Programming of activities was excellent, with a wide offering of merit badges, COPE, adult training, camp-wide games, open periods, and the Trailblazer program, which offered older scouts acivities such as bouldering, mountain biking, and mountain boarding. Also, the first-year scout program called "Blue Mountain Man", was a very-well run program purposed to give first-year scouts basic skills and meet advancement requirements to get them to first-class. Staff in this program was helpful, friendly, courteous and kind towards these scouts. Closing campfire and OA callout were amazing. 3. Facilities: Bashore is not the biggest facility, acreage-wise, but it does have top-notch equipment, ranges, and watersports. A 3D range and skeet-archery made the archery merit badge interesting. The facilities present were clean, well-kept, and used well. In some ways, having a small camp facility lets the boys spend less time walking between activities. It was a really good week, and I'm now a fan. Thanks, staff, for a great week in 2014!

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    Lake record bass

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    Main iconic entrance

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    Thousand Trails Hershey - campgrounds - Updated May 2026

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