Guide To Hersheypark Camping Resort: Fall 2024

Guide To Hersheypark Camping Resort: Fall 2024

Everything You Need To Know For A Sweet Campground Stay in Hershey, PA

Hersheypark Camping Resortis a year-round camping facility inHershey, PA, that has been welcoming guests since 1963 with its 55 acres of emerald hills. With more than 300 open and shaded sites, including 50 cabins and two tiny homes with heat, air conditioning and additional amenities; full hook-up sites with electric, water, sewer and cable; partial sites with electric, water, and cable; and no hook-up tent sites; the campground offers something for everyone.

Planning a camping getaway? We can't wait to welcome you! Here's a guide to everything you need to know to help you prepare for a sweet campground visit in The Sweetest Place On Earth.

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• 2-Bedroom Deluxe Cabin at Hersheypark Camping Resort
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• S'mores at Hersheypark Camping Resort
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• Tiny Homes at Hersheypark Camping Resort

Your Arrival

Whether you're staying in one of our log or deluxe cabins or our new tiny homes, parking your RV at a partial or full hook-up site, or pitching a tent along the creek, you're in for a sweet camping experience at HersheyparkCamping Resort. Here are a few things to know for your arrival.

What to Bring
In addition to all of your camping supplies, cabin guests are asked to please bring their own supply of linens, pillows, blankets, towels, personal items, dish soap and kitchen linens, such as dish towels and hot pads.

What Not to Bring
Outside firewood is not permitted to be brought into the campground. Once you arrive, firewood can be purchased at our Country Store.

Drive slow
As you pull into the campground, remember to drive slowly. For the safety of children at play, the speed limit throughout the campground is 5 ½ mph.

Check-In/Check-Out
Upon arrival, check-in at the front desk located inside Historic Landis Barn. Check-in is after 3 p.m. for all campers, and check-out is at 11 a.m. for cabins and 1 p.m. for campsites.

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We recommend downloading CampersAPP for campground information, alerts, activities, augmented reality games, a campground map and more. The login key is HPCRMoose.

Amenities

Each site features a picnic table and fire ring for family cookouts and most importantly, s'mores! Additional campground amenities include free WiFi, restroom and shower facilities, self-service laundry, and a country store that sells firewood, s'mores supplies, coffee, sweet souvenirs and more.

Please note, once temperatures drop below 30°F over the course of three days, water will be shut off for the season. The Historic Landis Barn, which offers a bath house, and our 2-Bedroom Deluxe Cabins and tiny homes will have water year round. A water fill station will be available in the main parking lot.

RECREATION & ACTIVITIES

Once you're settled at your site, be sure to take advantage of our campground's on-site recreation and activities. Guests can look forward to the return of our popular pumpkin decorating contest, Halloween site decorating contest, costume contest and trick-or-treat trail on weekends in mid to late October. Stay tuned for our upcoming activities schedule here.

Our campground also offers a number of on-site recreational facilitiesfor our campers to enjoy, including an indoor game room, multiple playgrounds, a community s'mores area, shuffleboard, basketball and volleyball courts, and more. Please note: Guests are asked to supply their own sports equipment.

Guests looking for some adventure can also book off-site experiences, such as rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, fishing, sporting clays and more, with Adventure Explorations. Cost varies for each activity and includes all gear, expert guides, snacks, water and safety equipment. Reservations can be made online at AdventureExplorations.comor by calling or texting 888-238-3975.

EXCLUSIVE HERSHEYPARK BENEFITS

If you're planning a visit to Hersheyparkduring your stay, be sure to take advantage of all of the perks that come with being a guest of one of The Official Resorts of Hersheypark! All guests of Hersheypark Camping Resort receive the below FREE Resort Benefits:

• Extra hours at Hersheypark with Preview Plan
  • Preview Plan: Resort guests enjoy up to 2.5 extra evening hours the night before their full-day visit. Simply, present your ticket at the main entrance and enjoy a fun-filled evening.
• FREE front gate shuttle service to the exclusive resort drop-off location at Hersheypark
• Best price on Hersheypark tickets

Hersheyparktransforms for its seasonal Hersheypark Halloween event and Dark Nightsimmersive haunt experience for more haunting dates than ever before from Sept. 13 through Nov. 3. View hours here. For 25 days, including Halloween night, thrill seekers can experience five haunted houses, including the all-new Estate of Evil, three Scare Zones with the new Darkstone's Hollow: Battle for Spring Creek, 50 attractions and dark coaster rides, Hershey'sTrick-or-Treat Trail and more - all included with admission. The eight-weekend event will also feature exclusive culinary creations, including the return of the popular Dark Nights Tasting Pass, plus the newAvenue Of The Afterlife path with themed food and drink offerings, pop-up retail and live entertainment.

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MORE FREE RESORT BENEFITS

Make sure to save some time in your itinerary for a visit to some other area attractions throughoutHershey. All guests of Hersheypark Camping Resort receive additionalFREE Resort Benefits, including preferred pricing to ZooAmerica,HersheyGardensandThe Hershey Story's Museum Experience, and access to 2 award-winning golf courses atHershey Country Club.

• ZooAmerica is open for guests to visit over 200 animals native to the North American region. Explore the numerous habitats of this 11-acre wildlife park and be greeted by animals such as bears, wolves, alligators, big cats, snakes, otters, and many more. Plus, Creatures Of The Nightreturns Fridays through Sundays Oct. 11-27 and is the only time of year that ZooAmericais open after dark for visitors to explore the Zoo by flashlight to see their favorite nocturnal animals under cover of nightfall and enjoy educational activities. Note: Entrance to ZooAmerica is included in the one-price admission to Hersheypark onlywhen entered via the Hersheypark bridge during park hours.
• Hershey Gardens is a 23-acre walk-through botanical display garden that offers 11 themed gardens and a Children's Garden with chocolate-scented, named and colored flora. During your visit, be sure to check out the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory, which includes a year-round indoor tropical Butterfly Atrium featuring 600 butterflies from around the world. The atrium is one of only 25 year-round indoor tropical butterfly atriums in the U.S. If you're visiting at the end of October, don't miss the return of Pumpkin Palooza on weekends Oct. 19-27 where guests can enjoy over 200 painted pumpkins, a 14-foot pumpkin tree, trick-or-treating, food trucks and hundreds of mums on display.
• The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue, invites guests to learn all about the life and legacy of our founder Milton S. Hershey, the town he created, and the lives he touched. Additional paid experiences are also available, including the Chocolate Lab, where you can try your hand at chocolate pouring and decorating.

For more things to do in Hershey, visit HersheyPA.com.

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• Creatures Of The Night at ZooAmerica
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• Fall at Hershey Gardens
• Butterfly Atrium at Hershey Gardens
• The Hershey Story Museum
• Enhancements at The Hershey Story Museum
• The Hershey Story Chocolate Lab

Dining

Hershey has numerous dining options around town that are worth a visit if you're looking to expand your palate beyond campfire staples like mountain pies and s'mores. In downtown Hershey, you'll find delicious menus atHoulihan's Restaurant + Barand Devon Seafood + Steak. Or, for some chocolate-infused delights, check out The Chocolatier- a full-service restaurant, bar and patio open year-round in Hershey's Chocolatetownat Hersheypark. The restaurant features a Fun to Table menu showcasing classic family fare with a fun spin and hints of chocolate and is now accepting reservations. Note: A Hersheypark ticket is not required.

For more information about dining offerings in Hershey, visitDiningInHershey.com.

• Houlihan's Exterior
• Houlihan's Restaurant + Bar
• Fall cocktails at Houlihan's Restaurant + Bar
• Devon Seafood + Steak Patio
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• The Chocolatier at Hersheypark Family Dining
• Chocolatier Patio

Bring Home A Sweet Souvenir

After a sweet getaway, you may want to take a piece ofHershey home with you to help you remember your visit to The Sweetest Place On Earth. So, don't forget to stop inside Country Store - Sweets & Moreat the campground. The store is stocked with camping supplies, s'mores kits and morning coffee for purchase during your stay. But you can also find some sweet souvenirs to take home, ranging from apparel to mugs to Christmas ornaments and more.

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• Hershey's candy socks

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• Hersheypark Camping Resort Retail

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