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driving directions

GPS Coordinates: N 39°57'48.30"
W 76°57'17.89"

From Metro NY & NJ Area: Take I-78 into PA to I-81 - approximately 75 miles in PA. Take I-81 south to junction I-83. Take I-83 south to junction of Rt. 30, Exit 22. Go west on Rt. 30 to Big Mount Rd. - second right after York Airport. Turn right onto Big Mount Rd. and go 5 miles to campground on left.

From Philadelphia: Take the PA Turnpike, I-76 west to I-83, Exit 242. Take I-83 south. Follow directions from Metro NY & NJ.

From The Pocono Resort Area: Take I-80 west to the Rt. 33 south Exit. Follow Rt. 33 south to I-78 west. Take I-78 to its termination at I-81. Take I-81 south. Follow directions from Metro NY & NJ.

From The South: Take either Rt. 15 north or I-81 north Exit 16 to Rt. 30 east 24 miles to Gettysburg. Follow Rt. 30 east another 20 miles. Go left on Big Mount Rd. (If you pass the York Airport, you passed Big Mount Rd.). Travel 5 miles to campground entrance on left.

From The South Via I-83: Go north to junction of Rt. 30, Exit 21B west.Go west on Rt. 30 to Big Mount Rd. - second right after York Airport. Follow directions from Metro NY & NJ.

From the West: PA Turnpike east to Exit 242 - I-83 south to junction of Rt. 30, Exit 22. Go west on Rt. 30. Follow directions from Metro NY & NJ.

Gettysburg Farm
Outdoor World

6200 Big Mount Road
Dover, PA 17315
717-292-7191

Accommodations
Campsites: 99 power & water, 145 full hookups - Rentals: 20 Park Models

Preserve Description
In the heart of Pennsylvania farm country, Gettysburg Farm Campground affords the experience of a working farm surrounded by an area steeped in American history. Your children will see, feed and pet the animals and watch the planting and harvesting of crops. Take the opportunity to travel to the nearby Gettysburg battlefields and learn about the history of the American Civil War. Your vacation itinerary will be filled with fun, learning and the natural beauty of the Pennsylvania countryside. Whether you just want to relax poolside, let your children participate in the organized activities or go on day trip excursions our campground gives you a great selection of options.

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Member Amenities Include

Basketball Court, Canoes, Country Store, Fishing, Horsedrawn Hayrides, Horseshoes, Laundry Facility, Living Farm, Mini-Golf, Petting Zoo, Picnic Area, Playground, Recreation Center, Shuffleboard, Swimming Pool, Video Games, Volleyball Court, Wading Pool

Points of Interest

Walking Tour of Downtown York, 15 miles
Utz Potato Chip Factory, 12 miles
Harley Davidson Museum, 17 miles
Battlefield Tours, 18 miles
Magic Town, 20 miles
National Civil War Wax Museum, 18 miles
Lincoln Train Scenic Ride, 18 miles
Land of Little Horses, 22 miles
National Aquarium, 75 miles
Baltimore Inner Harbor, 75 miles
Whitaker Center, Harrisburg, 23 miles
PA State Capital Building, 22 miles
Hershey Park, 55 miles
Indian Echo Caverns, 60 miles

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