Roundtop Mountain Resort
Skiing and snow tubing in winter, and outdoor adventure activities in the warmer months.
Camping near Harrisburg & Hershey
Waterfront camping near Harrisburg & Hershey
A quiet island campground south of the capital, close enough for a Hersheypark day and far enough to hear the creek at night.
Getting there
Close to the capital, far from the noise
- 21miHarrisburg
City - 28miHersheypark & Hershey
Family day trip - 9miGifford Pinchot State Park
State park
Straight-line miles from the island; the drive is a bit longer.
Campground Island sits in Conewago Creek in Dover, York County, about 21 miles south of Harrisburg. It’s a small, family-owned campground: 70 sites on ten acres, most of them right on the water.
Spend a day at Hersheypark and Chocolate World, walk City Island and the Susquehanna riverfront in Harrisburg, or stay close to home at Gifford Pinchot State Park, nine miles away. In the evening, the fire ring is waiting and the bunnies are out.
Good to know
- Full hookups and 50 amp for big rigs, from $70 a night.
- Open year-round, with a year-round bathhouse and monthly sites through the winter.
- Online booking and email check-in, so a late arrival is easy.
Find your site on the interactive map or ask about monthly sites.
Why stay on the island
Come back to somewhere quiet
Waterfront sites
Most sites back right onto Conewago Creek, with fishing, trails and a waterfall on the island.
Full hookups & 50 amp
39 full-hookup sites and 40 sites with 50-amp service, from $65 a night.
Wild bunnies
Bunnies have roamed the island since 1966 and will eat greens from your hand.
Weekend activities
Movie nights, bingo, crafts and PJ story time every weekend, April through October.
“It’s a very friendly environment. From the staff to the other campers all felt like friends or family.”
Also nearby
More day trips
Downtown York
Historic York, with the York Central Market, local restaurants, breweries and museums.
Codorus State Park
Lake Marburg’s shoreline trails, boating and fishing, south of York.
Gettysburg National Military Park
The battlefield, museum and visitor center, and the town of Gettysburg itself.
Good to know
Planning your trip
How far is Campground Island from Harrisburg and Hershey?
Campground Island in Dover, PA is about 21 miles from the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg and about 28 miles from Hersheypark, measured in a straight line.
Is there a campground near Hersheypark with full hookups?
Campground Island has 39 full-hookup RV sites and 40 sites with 50-amp service, from $70 a night for full hookups, on a quiet island south of Harrisburg.
Is Campground Island open in the winter?
Yes. The bathhouse and showers are open year-round, and monthly RV sites are available through the winter.
Your site by the creek is waiting
Book online any time through Campspot. Check-in is handled by email, so you can drive onto the island and settle straight in.