Lancaster County, PA Area

On our last trip to that area we stayed at the Beacon Hill RV Park in Intercourse, PA. We were right across a narrow street from an active Amish farm and enjoyed the farm work going on. We would definitely go back there.

We stayed at Beacon Hill Rv Park last week. Caters to adults. You can walk to the town of Intercourse.

It's quiet and a great place to stay.

We liked Country Acres

I think you will be disappointed in Pennsylvania Amish country. Fully commercialized take your money fast place. Outlet Malls, four lane busy highways etc LOTS of traffic. Better you should look at Ohio Amish country. Centered around Berlin, Sugar Creek Ohio. Nice peaceful area

darsben wrote:
I think you will be disappointed in Pennsylvania Amish country. Fully commercialized take your money fast place. Outlet Malls, four lane busy highways etc LOTS of traffic.

Not true. Not true at all.

Bruce

darsben wrote:
I think you will be disappointed in Pennsylvania Amish country. Fully commercialized take your money fast place. Outlet Malls, four lane busy highways etc LOTS of traffic. Better you should look at Ohio Amish country. Centered around Berlin, Sugar Creek Ohio. Nice peaceful area

I'll second that not being true. Yes, if you go to the commercial areas you will get that. But if you venture into the country you will find lots of local ambiance and roadside stores.

Having said that, the Amish Experience attraction is an amazing place where you can get very informative country tours that provide insight into the culture and history.

The Amish Experience

X3 on the not being true statement. Stay away from Lancaster itself and there are no four lane roads, vast commercial areas, and the like. We use Country Haven, which is in the middle of Amish farms and has a five mile view of same. No amenities other than full hookups. No pool, playground or activities. Very quiet. Owners are very strict with rules, and we like that. None of this area is cheap, and Country Haven is pretty much in line. By the way, stay 6 days and 7th is free.http://www.countryhaven.com/

x2. Beacon Hill Campground. Love the place and it's location!

demoon wrote:
X3 on the not being true statement. Stay away from Lancaster itself and there are no four lane roads, vast commercial areas, and the like. We use Country Haven, which is in the middle of Amish farms and has a five mile view of same. No amenities other than full hookups. No pool, playground or activities. Very quiet. Owners are very strict with rules, and we like that. None of this area is cheap, and Country Haven is pretty much in line. By the way, stay 6 days and 7th is free.http://www.countryhaven.com/

I have to agree on Country Haven being a quiet out of the way CG in the heart of Amish farmlands. We camped for many years down the road from Country Haven at Spring Gulch when it was family owned. We don't care for corporate owned CG's, so we haven't been to Spring Gulch in a while. Next trip trip to Lancaster PA we will stay at Country Haven.

Lancaster is much more commercialized that the Amish in Ohio and Indiana. Yes you can go back roads and get the real feel but it is like night and day from the OH and IN. Is it worth the trip, yes because there are other things in the area; Gettysburg and Hershey. If you go, I would stay at Beacon Hill; it is perfect for those who don't ask for a lot and don't want children or golf carts.