Campground Spotlight: Hersheypark Camping Resort

Hersheypark Camping Resort is one of the three official Hershey Resort accommodation options for Hersheypark.

The 55-acre scenic campground, which can appropriately be found on Sweet Street, offers RV sites, tent sites, and cabins plus a variety of family-friendly activities and amenities.

RV & Tent Sites

Hersheypark Camping Resort is a huge campground with 260+ sites of various kinds for RVs & tents of all sizes. Choose between no hookups, water & electric only, or full hookups.

Cabins

There are four cabin configurations available at Hersheypark Camping Resort - Log, Deluxe Log, Deluxe 2 Bedroom Log, or Extended Log.

Campground Activities

Although you may not have much time to play at the campground itself since there is so much to do in Hershey, you will have plenty of options if you are seeking a day of rest from area attractions.

The following activities/amenities are available on-site:

  • Basketball
  • Game Room
  • Group Fire Pit
  • Horseshoes
  • LIVE Entertainment
  • Pavillion
  • Playgrounds
  • Sand volleyball
  • Special Appearances by Hershey Characters
  • Store
  • Swimming Pools

* All registered guests must wear a Hersheypark Camping Resort issued wristband to access the pool and other activities.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations within 24 hours of booking are without penalty. Cancellations after 24 hours of booking and up to 10 days prior to the arrival date result in a $15 processing fee. All cancellations within 10 days of the reservation's arrival date will result in forfeiting the first night's deposit.

Front Office/Entrance

The front office at Hersheypark Camping Resort also houses a small store and a game room.

Playground

There are two playgrounds at Hersheypark Camping Resort with subtle Hershey-chocolate theming. Playground hours are 8:00am to dusk.

Swimming Pool

Hersheypark Camping Resort has two swimming pools and one toddler pool, which are open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Dining/Food

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Aside from snacks and sundries available at the front office store, there are no full scale restaurants on-property. Never, fear, however! You can take the complimentary shuttle to the food hall at Hershey's Chocolate World or to The Chocolatier at Hersheypark. Five Guys (burgers, fries, and shakes) is less than a mile away also! If you need to stock up on groceries, GIANT is about 4 miles away.

Restrooms & Laundry

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There are five sets of restrooms (with showers), which are distributed throughout the park. There are also three different laundry rooms for your convenience.

Trash

Guests are asked to knot trash bags and place them at the end of their sites for collection each morning.

Dogs

Pets must be on a leash at all time and are not permitted in any buildings or inside the pool area.

WiFi

Free WiFi is provided to guests.

Local Area

Hershey, Pennsylvania is rich in both beauty & history. Read our full Hershey Pennsylvania Travel Guide for recommendations of things to do and places to go in this charming town.

Packing List for Hersheypark Camping Resort

In addition to your regular packing list (clothing, shoes, toiletries, food, etc), you may also want to bring:

  • Linens (not provided for cabins so be sure to bring your own!)
  • Swimsuits, beach towels, flip flops, and/or water shoes for use at the swimming pool
  • Basketball and/or volleyball

TIPS/HELPFUL INFORMATION

  • Active and retired military personnel receive a 10% discount. Military ID is required. 
  • Hersheypark Camping Resort does not accept Good Sam, AAA, or other discounts.
  • There is a free shuttle that runs from Hersheypark Camping Resort to Hersheypark and Hershey’s Chocolate World. The shuttle runs every 30-45 minutes from 9:00am to one hour past park closing.
  • Be sure to check the pool hours upon arrival as the pool is sometimes closed for cleaning in the afternoons.
  • This campground gets very busy on weekends during the summer months and campers are packed in pretty tightly. If you prefer a quieter experience, book off-season and/or on weekdays.

BOOK A STAY AT HERSHEYPARK CAMPING RESORT

  • ADDRESS: 1200 Sweet Street, Hummelstown, PA
  • PHONE: 1-888-710-0917
  • CHECK-IN TIME: 3:00pm
  • CHECK-OUT TIME: 11:00am for Cabins; 1:00pm for Tent/RV Sites
  • AVERAGE RV SITE RATE: In the off-season, a full hookup site averages around $69 per night. $99 per night during peak season.
  • MAKE A RESERVATION

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