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Camping at Campground Island near Dover

Private campground · Dover · 7 campsites

A campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Surrounded by stunning trees and the calming waters of the Conewago Creek, Campground Island offers a uniquely peaceful escape in Dover, Pennsylvania. " Guests can immerse themselves in nature by fishing along the creek banks or relaxing in the shade, all while staying just 30 minutes away from the historic attractions of Gettysburg.

4.8 on Campspot · 96 reviewsBook on Campspot
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 42 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Full hookups on many sites
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

6 available sites

6 open of 7 site types
Waterfront Tent Sites
RV or tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
Waterfront RV Site (Water/Electric)
RV · Up to 42 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$130 for 2 nights
$65/night · before taxes & fees
RV Site (Water/Electric)
RV · Up to 35 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$130 for 2 nights
$65/night · before taxes & fees
RV Site (Full Hook Up)
RV · Up to 38 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$140 for 2 nights
$70/night · before taxes & fees
Waterfront RV Site (Full Hook Up)
RV · Up to 40 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$140 for 2 nights
$70/night · before taxes & fees
Island Crafts
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$360 for 2 nights
$180/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability on Campspot.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Waterfront Tent Sites
rv
✓✓from $45
Waterfront RV Site (Water/Electric)
rv
✓✓from $65
RV Site (Water/Electric)
rv
✓✓from $65
RV Site (Full Hook Up)
rv
✓✓from $70
Waterfront RV Site (Full Hook Up)
rv
✓✓from $70
Island Crafts
lodging
✓✓from $180
Glamping Tent
lodging
XXfrom $120

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $90 for 2 nights
$45/night · Before taxes & fees
6 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Campspot. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Campspot ↗

6 openSites from $45/night
Book on Campspot

Amenities & location

  • Amphitheater
  • Bathrooms
  • Camp Store
  • Clubhouse
  • Craft Room
  • Dump Station
  • Gaga Ball
  • Internet
  • Pets Allowed
  • Planned Activities
  • Playground
  • Shower
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 2 full-hookup, 2 electric individual sites.

Location

6220 Big Mount Road
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Campground Island: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Campground Island?
Longest RV site listed: 42 ft (4 of 4 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Campground Island have RV hookups?
2 full-hookup, 2 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Campground Island?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Campground Island?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Campspot listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 42 ft (4 of 4 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 2 full-hookup, 2 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 2 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 4 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Getting there
Listing 6220 Big Mount Road (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Campspot. Quotes are verbatim.

Clean bathrooms and showers · 2 reviews

“The bathrooms are really clean and we enjoyed getting some delicious ice cream from their little shop.”

Christine M · Oct 2026

Good with kids · 2 reviews

“Fun stuff for kids, clean facilities, beautiful area.”

Anna K · Oct 2026

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (96 reviews, ★ 4.8). Not written or edited by us.

“It is always a pleasure staying here. This is such a great campground that we come back almost every month.”

Kirsten K 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot

“Fun stuff for kids, clean facilities, beautiful area.”

Anna K 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Cedar Lake Resort

1.3 mi from Campground Island (straight-line)
Sites from $157/night
$314 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Spot2Nite · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

The Ponderosa

8.3 mi from Campground Island (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights29 sites open for every night

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

19 mi from Campground Island (straight-line)
Sites from $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Pennsylvania State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

7 individual reservable campsites from Campspot, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Rv

5 sites · From $70, From $45/night

5 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Lodging

2 sites · From $180, From $120/night

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • 2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide Gettysburg area · 2 hr · from $44/person
    • Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour Gettysburg area · 1 hr · from $26/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 42 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Sunsetter III
    Sunsetter III

    Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 10 mi from campground

    $195/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2018 K-Z Manufacturing Sportsman Classic
    2018 K-Z Manufacturing Sportsman Classic

    Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 7 · 44 mi from campground

    $110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2022 Omni RS36 EZ Driving up to 15 mpg
    2022 Omni RS36 EZ Driving up to 15 mpg

    Class C motorhome · 36 ft · sleeps 6 · 67 mi from campground

    $375/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Campground Island

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide
    2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

    Gettysburg area · 2 hr · from $44/person

    Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour
    Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour

    Gettysburg area · 1 hr · from $26/person

    Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour
    Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour

    Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
    Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Campspot for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202699%0%0%
    Dec 2026100%0%0%
    Jan 2027100%0%0%

    Gettysburg area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $17/person

    Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in Gettysburg
    Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in Gettysburg

    Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $20/person

    Spirits Speak Orphanage
    Spirits Speak Orphanage

    Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $20/person

    Blood on the Battlefield Ages 16+
    Blood on the Battlefield Ages 16+

    Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $35/person

    Ghost Tour: History and Haunts - Family Friendly - Best in Gettysburg
    Ghost Tour: History and Haunts - Family Friendly - Best in Gettysburg

    Gettysburg area · 1.3 hr · from $24/person

    Skip the Line: Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission Ticket
    Skip the Line: Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission Ticket

    Gettysburg area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $10/person