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Post by spreevilla on Jan 4, 2016 20:54:30 GMT -5
Hello all, we are planning on staying at a campground in Lancaster County, PA this year as a seasonal campers. Any suggestions on what look for or be aware of during the season.
Thank you
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Post by lynnmor on Jan 5, 2016 9:50:37 GMT -5
There are two things that you need to look out for. There are way too many tourists and too many road apples to dodge. I live just on the other side of the river and have never understood the attraction.
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Post by johnr on Jan 5, 2016 9:58:25 GMT -5
Hi. We've stayed at Starlite ( www.starlitecampingresort.com/ ) which I think is in the northern part of Lancaster. It's got spectacular views down into the valley and is a pretty laid back place. You do have some hills (some steep) to drive to get there. A friend of mind had brake trouble coming down a few years ago. Starlite is not designed for big RVs. Last time there I had trouble with my Durango 325RL and actually clipped my awning on a pole when leaving. It's got tight turns to get to most campsites. A lot of the campsites are not large RV friendly. Last year we went to Old Mill Stream ( www.oldmillstreamcampground.com/ ). It felt like it was right in the middle of everything we wanted to do. They were making changes for RV entry from the road when we were there, but driving was very easy everywhere inside the campground. The sites were a moderate size. There is an amusement park located at the back of the campground which will cause some noise. I personally liked sitting outside and listening to the roller coaster and other sounds, it brought back memories of my youth. You can ask to be put on the other side of the campground from the park. I would go back to Old Mill Stream. I think I've given up on Starlite just because of the difficulty I've had there. |
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Post by bluegrass2 on Jan 5, 2016 20:43:48 GMT -5
We also like Old Mill Stream....do not confuse it with Millstream Village-the one with the covered bridge as you enter. We stay on the far end of the campground also, away from the amusement park. In the past the amusement park closed at dusk unless there was an evening event...very rare. The noise has never been a problem....like jphnr says...nostalgic. It isn't a very large park...I think, it is a little old timey. Once in the Lancaster area, just get off the 2 main roads onto the back roads and you will really enjoy the stay. Stop in an visit the little towns and Amish farms and shops. There are great places to eat, we like Diener's (look for the windmill) more reasonable but all are good. Also like September Farms for ice cream...a little drive but SO worth it. The productions at the Sight and Sound Theater are phenomenal...the theatrics are amazing. All productions are Biblical. We like the area but lynnmor is right about the huge tourist influx especially on weekends. I guess we have to put up with that when we are part of the problem.
It is a short drive to York...snack capital, Gettysburg....very nice, Philadelphia...historic area.
We were down to the Lancaster area in the Spring and Fall last year, great trips.
We also like the Holmes County area of Ohio for Amish adventures. It isn't quite so touristy but still very busy. We go there at least 2 times each year.
Happy Camping.
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Post by johnr on Jan 6, 2016 8:12:52 GMT -5
For what it's worth, if you like sweets, I believe that the Bird In Hand Restaurant/Bakery has the best whoopee pies in the country. Stick them in the freezer and have them frozen.
We like visiting Lititz. Small homey town that has the Julius Sturgis pretzel tour, if you like pretzels. Have change for parking meters.
Bluegrass is right, traffic can be very heavy on the main roads. Once you get a sense for where you are, you can cross over the main roads using the farm roads and get everywhere much quicker.
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Post by spreevilla on Jan 6, 2016 12:11:38 GMT -5
thank you all for the suggestions. looks like we will be staying at Oak Creek Campground in Narvon, PA. we shall give it a try this year being seasonal. I will keep you posted when we setup and settle.
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