Pinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park has been family owned and operated for over 40 years! Located in the foothills of northern Lancaster County, halfway between Hershey and Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Pinch Pond offers you the perfect combination of camping fun and the convenience of touring. Our goal is to make this the most memorable and enjoyable camping experience of your life!
Our campsites accommodate everything from the smallest tent to the largest RV. All sites include a campfire ring and picnic table. RV sites also include water, electric, sewer, and cable TV hookups. Pop-up sites include water and electric hookups. Our sites are spacious and include your choice of shady or sunny settings.
Our campsites accommodate everything from the smallest tent to the largest RV. All sites include a campfire ring and picnic table. RV sites also include water, electric, sewer, and cable TV hookups. Pop-up sites include water and electric hookups. Our sites are spacious and include your choice of shady or sunny settings.
Services
10:30 PM to 8:00 AM. During this time, there should be no loud talking (radios, TVs, etc.) Obtrusive noise will not be tolerated. 2:00 PM. (Cabin/Cottage check-out is 12:00 PM.) Re-register by 10:00 AM if you plan to spend another night (subject to availability). Early check-in or late check-out times available for $2.00 per hour (subject to site availability).
We have a variety of activities at Pinch Pond Family Campground, designed to appeal to the interests of campers of all ages. Annual and recurring events range from educational activities to crafts to fishing and sporting events. We also offer plenty of the old standards, including pool parties, Bingo, wagon rides, hayrides, and events to celebrate the seasons - culminating with our famous Haunted House when Halloween is near.
Pinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park is located in northern Lancaster County, midway between Harrisburg and Reading, just 3 miles from Exit 266 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76). There is so much to do in Lancaster County! Pinch Pond is situated in the midst of an area full of fun and history, although there is no need to leave Pinch Pond in order to have fun.
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Nancy Sikora
Oct 31, 2021
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Daniel Schaeffer
Oct 12, 2021
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Frances Farmer
Oct 02, 2021
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Judy Reynolds
Oct 02, 2021
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William Schaeffer
Sep 28, 2021
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Andrew Breighner
Sep 22, 2021
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Tent camped here over Labor Day. Site was great, we had 109, it was shaded, and ground level. Bathroom facilities, while a bit outdated, were always clean.
Staff super friendly and always helpful. Great playground for the kids, pool size is nice. Camp store was stocked with good items. Hershey ice cream treats were a family favorite for a late night snack on The Porch. The Porch is a nice touch, lots of seating and the fire was burning every night.
Highly recommend and we will be returning again!
Staff super friendly and always helpful. Great playground for the kids, pool size is nice. Camp store was stocked with good items. Hershey ice cream treats were a family favorite for a late night snack on The Porch. The Porch is a nice touch, lots of seating and the fire was burning every night.
Highly recommend and we will be returning again!
Sarah Hanson
Sep 10, 2021
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Shelley Toy
Sep 03, 2021
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Brian Johnson
Jun 16, 2021
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Christina Levan
May 17, 2021
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We really liked this campground. It is not huge and has some sites with nice tree cover with electric/water/sewer hookups for our 26' travel trailer. It also has a store, playground, laundry, bathhouses with nice showers, pool, pond for fishing and arcade. The only con is it is right by the turnpike and you can hear traffic. Will definitely come back.
Brad Y.
Sep 24, 2019
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If you have PTSD....this place is not for you. It's not the constant semi trucks that will make you jumpy....it's the unceasing gun fire from the next-door shooting range / gun club. Shot guns blasts, rapid semi-auto fire, long rifles.....they got it all! If you need gobs of pet hair....you can find it stuck inside each washeIf you are in pursuit of a friendly staff....also the wrong stop. Grumpy, whining folks.
Sue B.
Oct 24, 2018
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Jen S.
Sep 28, 2018
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Susan R.
Sep 13, 2017
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This campground is in a pretty, woodland setting, with large lots. We were there for three nights the week before Labor Day, and it was almost deserted, except for the seasonal lots. Our lot was located right on Pinch Road, which had some road noise. We noticed on one of our walks that the lots located farther to the back of the campground border the PA Turnpike They were super noisy! There is a pretty pond, and gravel roads. The kids playground did look a little tired, and some of the seasonal lots did seem a little tacky, both of which were mentioned by another reviewer. The park is
Doug A.
Aug 07, 2016
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Pinch pond campground.....a shooters paradise. We stayed from Wednesday to Monday.. our site was site 118., not a bad site, fairly level. Turnpike is off to your left so you do hear that, especially if someone is on the rumble strips.. I say a shooters paradise because you are right next to the gun range at these lower sites.. they shoot everyday. We were using this as home base for our other activities,( Hersheypark, Strasburg railroad, Gettysburg tour). It is a nice campground, but if your sensitive to gunshots, I would avoid the lower end anyway
Jennifer T.
May 30, 2016
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We stayed at Pinch Pond over Memorial Day weekend, when our usual camping haunts were all booked. I would not have chosen Pinch Pond otherwise, but I am glad that we did. It is a diamond in the rough!
The staff told us that it was a "very busy" weekend, but the campground never felt crowded. We stayed on a large, secluded and nicely wooded site with electric and water. The price was certainly more reasonable than many places we camp, at $42 per night.
The pool seemed well maintained, although by the end of the weekend it was cloudy with sunscreen. The playground equipment was a blast
The staff told us that it was a "very busy" weekend, but the campground never felt crowded. We stayed on a large, secluded and nicely wooded site with electric and water. The price was certainly more reasonable than many places we camp, at $42 per night.
The pool seemed well maintained, although by the end of the weekend it was cloudy with sunscreen. The playground equipment was a blast
Melissa F.
Apr 10, 2016
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Nice campground with friendly staff. We originally had a reservation at Gretna Oaks but it was too cold for them to turn on the water. We decided to stay at Pinch Pond and they gave us the Gretna Oaks rate. We stayed in the 300 section and had plenty of room. The shower facilities were very nice and clean!
S. A.
Aug 19, 2013
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This is a review for Gretna Oaks Campground, the sister property of Pinch Pond Campground. Both are managed through Pinch Pond (if you call Gretna Oaks, an employee at Pinch Pond picks up the phone).
I called to make a reservation for a weekend stay in August. The employee that answered the phone was very polite and helpful. I made my reservation easily and was able to get the AAA discount (10%). I was told I would receive confirmation via email. The confirmation had not arrived by the following day, so I called to follow up and spoke with another pleasant employee. She confirmed that my
I called to make a reservation for a weekend stay in August. The employee that answered the phone was very polite and helpful. I made my reservation easily and was able to get the AAA discount (10%). I was told I would receive confirmation via email. The confirmation had not arrived by the following day, so I called to follow up and spoke with another pleasant employee. She confirmed that my
Robyn H.
Jul 11, 2009
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We stayed here July 2009. 3 generations comprised our group of 6 and we all enjoyed staying in the cottage. It was neat and the shaded grounds around it were clean. The campground backs up to a main highway so there was some highway noise, but it was still calm and restful. There is also a shooting range adjacent to the campground and on our 3rd night the shooting began. It felt like the beginning of Armageddon ... 100 rounds shot in 5 minutes. (I counted because it was nearly impossible to carry on a conversation.)This went on for almost 5 hours. We were scheduled to leave the following morning
Joy G.
Mar 14, 2009
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We stayed here in the summer of 2005 and had a really nice time. My mother used to go there before I was born and had fond memories of it and was glad to find that it's still a pleasant place to camp. They have have rustic spots for tents, or cabin rental, or RV hookup. There's a clean pool, rec room, convenience store, laundry and bathing facilities, playground and open field common area. The RV area is pretty much an open area, but the tent and cabin areas are very nicely wooded. They have lots of free activities scheduled, especially on holidays and weekends. When we stayed