KOA Gettysburg Review: Staying in RV Sites
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We stayed at KOA Gettysburg Battlefield for two days a few summers ago.
We traveled with our small travel trailer and parked in one of KOA Gettysburg’s back-in RV sites.
KOA Gettysburg Battlefield didn’t pay me to write this review, and we didn’t stay for free at the Gettysburg KOA campground.
So here it is. My honest reviews on KOA Gettysburg Battlefield.
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How to reserve a site at KOA campgrounds
It is easy. Go to the Battlefield KOA website. You will see a row of detailed buttons. Pick your ways to stay, punch in your check-in and check-out dates, the number of guests (including your dog), and your camping equipment. It is your Step 1. Then hit Get Rates and Availability, which will take you to Step 2.
The next page will show you the availability of a site or sites based on your information. They will also show you the campsites that are not available, but there is a button for checking the available dates. If you find the one you like, hit the Reserve button.
You will arrive at Step 3, the Payment. You will require to enter your personal and payment info. Read the policies, terms, and conditions. At the bottom, check a box to let them know you agree with the policies, terms, and conditions. Click the Review button.
Now you are at Step 4. Review all information you just put in. If everything is alright, you move to Step 5, the Confirmation. You are good to go!
Arriving at KOA
It was around 6 pm when we got to KOA. It was still bright because it was late June.
We came from Foster, Rhode Island, and stopped at Hershey’s Chocolate World before we got to Gettysburg. The trip was part of our three weeks of Texas to Maine road trips, and we were homebound.
When we got to the entrance gate, I immediately like the setting of KOA Gettysburg / Battlefield.
The campsites are situated between and under tall trees. It looks pleasant.
We went straight to the office which is a few yards from the entrance. Friendly staff welcomed us and gave me the campground map and all information about the campground.
I made a quick browse around the camp store before heading to our campsite. It is full of the basic things you need for camping and to make your camping experience fun.
Check-in time at KOA is 2 p.m. for RV and tent sites and 3 p.m. for the cabins.
Electric and Water Only Campsite in Gettysburg KOA
If you look at the KOA Gettysburg map below, our campsite is on the left. It’s on the purple color site, the water & electric only sites.
It is a back-in-site with a 30/20 amp. And it comes with a picnic table.
We stayed at campsite number 74. It’s under tall trees and right by the nature trails’ trailhead.
When you turn to the campsite area, the gravel road goes uphill. Our campsite itself is flat, and it’s a perfect size for our 15 feet teardrop trailer. If your trailer is longer than 20 feet, I suggest you stay at a different site.
On site 72, a family set up their canopy beside their pop-up campers. The next day, another family arrived and set up a shade beside their A-frame trailer.
I think the corner we stayed in is for small campers. But, a couple in their Georgetown XL Motorhome stayed on site 77.
The WiFi connection was good from our site. But it probably had to do with not many people staying in the park. People were still afraid to go out because of Covid. Or they preferred to use their providers.
Today they have cable TV available for $2/night.
The only downside at this site was the tree above produces purple berries. They fell on our trailer and minivan and left a purple stain. It’s washable, but your car and trailer will look dirty on the way out. Hehe.
KOA Gettysburg / Battlefield Campground Map
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Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA Holiday Amenities
When we arrived at the KOA Gettysburg campground, it was also my time to wash clothes. One of the reasons we chose to stay at the Gettysburg KOA is because they have a laundry facility.
After showering and supper, I went to their laundry facility behind the office. It’s not big, but it’s clean. I left after I put our clothes in the washer.
My husband took Snoopy for a walk to the dog walk area. It is at the front, behind the full hookup RV campgrounds.
It’s somewhat dark there. I had to bring a flashlight when I picked up our clothes from the laundry room. When I looked above, the night sky was brilliant.
The next day, I went on a hike on the Nature Trail with Snoopy after we arrived from exploring Gettysburg National Park. I didn’t go far because it was apparent nobody was using the trail for long. Bushes were getting thicker when we got farther into the woods.
We also drove around the campground to see the tent sites, cabins, and other RV sites. They look neat under the canopy of trees.
You can find another shower and restroom facility in this area for tent campers and camping cabin guests. The camping cabins don’t have a full bath with a shower, as in deluxe cabins and deluxe cabins/basics.
If you look at the campground map above, the tents and cabin area are on higher ground. The camp road is narrow, and you must drive slowly.
The morning before we left, I took Snoopy to the dog park (pet playground.) It is by the entrance, on the other side of the dog walk area. Unfortunately, not every pet owners pick up after their dogs.
Here is the list of the amenities in KOA Campground Gettysburg:
- 50 max amp
- Cable TV ($)
- Mini Golf ($)
- Bike Rentals ($)
- 85′ Max Length
- Pool (5/27 – 9/24)
- Firewood ($)
- KampK9
- Wi-Fi
- Propane ($)
- Pavilion
KOA Unique Amenities
- 24-hour Laundry Room ($)
- Gettysburg Battlefield Tours
- Horseshoes
- Planned Activities Available
- Carpet Ball
- Gettysburg Mining Company ($)
- Nature Trail
Unfortunately, we didn’t get to use the heated pool. We didn’t bring our swimsuits. Next time we knew better.
Leaving KOA Gettysburg
Since you already paid in full when you booked a site, you can leave after you pack everything. But we liked to stop at the campground office to let them know we are departing.
Check-out time at KOA is 2 p.m. for RV and tent sites and 11 a.m. for cabins.
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Below are several other facilities and services offered by the campground that I found interesting. If we stayed longer, I could use some of these.
Food at Gettysburg KOA Holiday
Don’t feel like cooking breakfast? Join the KOA crews every Saturday and Sunday from 7.30 to 10 am in the Luna Lodge for a $5 all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Other items are also available. Dine in or carry out.
You can also enjoy a soft serve ice cream in the store. Open from 11 am until a half hour before store closing.
Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA Holiday Events
Visitors will enjoy a variety of special activities around the campground! This year it will start with the egg hunt on April 7-9 and end on June 23rd with the Civil War & Stories.
Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA Holiday Recreation
- Activity Pass – Includes an hour’s fun bike rental, one round of mini golf, and a gem mine bag.
- Gettysburg KOA Mining Company – Purchase a bag of mining rough in the office and enjoy the rush of shifting for hidden treasure.
- Swimming Pool – It is heated and there are umbrellas and pool chairs. Open from Memorial Day Weekend until Labor Day Weekend.
- Playground – A pirate ship themed with slides, monkey bars, and swings. It closes at dusk.
- Fun Bikes – Rent the fun bike either for half an hour or an hour. Ride it around the campground.
- Mini Golf – Kids under 5 can play free.
- Carpet Ball – There is a possibility you will addicted to this game. A parent’s signature is required to sign out the equipment.
- Horseshoes – A parent’s signature is required to sign out the equipment.
- Life-Size Connect 4 – How fun it is, to play giant Connect 4 outdoors.
- Life-Size Chess
- Pet Playground – The location is near the campground entrance.
- Shuffleboard – Don’t forget your parent’s signature when borrowing the shuffleboard sticks and pucks from the office.
- Movie Rentals – When it is raining or you just want to watch a movie, there is a $2 per movie rental in the campground. The $10 deposit will be returned upon the movie’s return.
- Civil War Hauntings – Every Thursday night (from Father’s Day weekend to Labor Day weekend) listen to spine-chilling ghost stories in the Big Game Area. Watch out for your back on the way to the campsite!
- Corn Hole is available anytime, but a parent’s signature is required.
- Shuffleboard
- Fun Bike Rentals ($)
- Gift/Convenience Stop
- Pirate Ship Playground
- Soft Serve Ice Cream ($)
Conclusion
I like the setup of Gettysburg KOA. It is a nice campground and extremely clean. At least when we stayed there. The helpful staff in the office is always around to assist you. I definitely recommend you stay at this clean campground. I know we will stay here again when we revisit Gettysburg.
Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA Holiday Address
20 Knox Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
Reserve: 800-562-1869
Info: 717-642-5713
About 10-15 minutes drives from downtown Gettysburg.
