Things to do
On the island & beyond
Most guests barely leave the island. When you do, Gettysburg, York, Harrisburg, Hershey and two state parks are all within easy reach.
On the island
Why most guests stay put
Fish the creek
Off the bridge, along the trails, at the waterfall near site 19 and below the dam.
Feed the bunnies
Bring greens; the island’s bunnies have been here since 1966.
Weekend activities
Movie nights, bingo, crafts and PJ story time, April through October.
Walk the trails
Walking paths follow the creek around the island.
Day trips
Within an easy drive
Straight-line miles from the island; the drive is a little longer.
- 9mi
State park
Gifford Pinchot State Park
A large lake for boating, fishing and swimming beaches, plus hiking and biking trails. The closest big day trip from the island.
- 10mi
Outdoor adventure
Roundtop Mountain Resort
Skiing and snow tubing in winter, and outdoor adventure activities in the warmer months.
- 12mi
City
Downtown York
Historic York, with the York Central Market, local restaurants, breweries and museums.
- 13mi
State park
Codorus State Park
Lake Marburg’s shoreline trails, boating and fishing, south of York.
- 18mi
History
Gettysburg National Military Park
The battlefield, museum and visitor center, and the town of Gettysburg itself.
- 21mi
City
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania’s capital, with the State Capitol, City Island and the Susquehanna riverfront.
- 28mi
Family day trip
Hersheypark & Hershey
Hersheypark, Hershey’s Chocolate World and ZooAmerica.
- 35mi
Day trip
Lancaster County
Amish farmland, markets and the city of Lancaster.
Good to know
Things-to-do questions
What is there to do near Dover, PA?
Gifford Pinchot State Park (about 9 miles) has a lake for boating, fishing and swimming beaches, Roundtop Mountain Resort (about 10 miles) has skiing and tubing, downtown York is about 12 miles away, and Gettysburg National Military Park is about 18 miles away.
Is Campground Island close to Gifford Pinchot State Park?
Yes. Gifford Pinchot State Park is about 9 miles from Campground Island, an easy day trip for lake swimming, boating and trails while you camp on the creek.
Can I kayak on Conewago Creek at the campground?
Guests bring kayaks and canoes and float the creek, and tubing from the back of waterfront sites is a guest favorite. Swimming isn’t permitted, and everyone should stay clear of the waterfall.
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.