Hersheypark Camping Resort Fall Guide 2026
Know Before You Go For A Sweet Campground Stay in Hershey, PA
Hersheypark Camping Resort is a year-round camping facility in Hershey, Pa., that has been welcoming guests since 1963 with its 55 acres of emerald hills. Hersheypark Camping Resort offers something for each camping style - more than 300 open and shaded sites, including 50 cabins and two tiny homes with heat, air conditioning and additional amenities; full hook-up sites with electric, water, sewer and cable; partial sites with electric, water and cable; and no hook-up tent sites for the most adventurous.
Planning a fall camping getaway? We can't wait to welcome you! Here's a guide to everything you need to know to help you prepare for a sweet campground visit in The Sweetest Place On Earth.
Your Arrival
Whether you're staying in one of our log or deluxe cabins, tiny homes, parking your RV or pitching a tent along the creek, you're in for a sweet camping experience at Hersheypark Camping Resort. Here are a few things to know for your arrival.
What to Bring
In addition to all of your camping supplies, cabin guests are asked to please bring their own supply of linens, pillows, blankets, towels, personal items, dish soap and kitchen linens, such as dish towels and hot pads.
What Not to Bring
Outside firewood is not permitted to be brought into the campground. Once you arrive, firewood can be purchased at our Country Store.
Drive slow
As you pull into the campground, remember to drive slowly. For the safety of children at play, the speed limit throughout the campground is 5 ½ mph (the length in inches of the signature Hershey's chocolate bar!)
Check-In/Check-Out
Upon arrival, check-in at the front desk located inside Historic Landis Barn. Check-in is after 3 p.m. for all campers, and check-out is at 11 a.m. for cabins and 1 p.m. for campsites.
Download HersheyResorts App
We recommend downloading the HersheyResorts app for real-time navigation throughout the campground, details on nearby dining, resort amenities and more on the go. The HersheyResorts app is available for both iPhone and Android devices.
Amenities
Each site features a picnic table and fire ring for family cookouts and most importantly, s’mores! Additional campground amenities include free WiFi, private restroom and shower facilities, self-service laundry, and a country store that sells firewood, s’mores supplies, coffee, sweet souvenirs and more.
Please note, once temperatures drop below 30°F over the course of three days, water will be shut off for the season. The Historic Landis Barn, which offers a bath house, and our 2-Bedroom Deluxe Cabins and tiny homes will have water year round. A water fill station will be available in the main parking lot.
RECREATION & ACTIVITIES
Once you're settled at your site, be sure to take advantage of our campground's plethora of on-site recreation and activities. Guests can look forward to the return of our popular pumpkin decorating contest, Halloween site decorating contest, costume contest and trick-or-treat trail on weekends starting Friday, Oct. 16. Find our activities schedule here.
Our campground also offers a number of on-site recreational facilities for our campers to enjoy, including an indoor game room, multiple playgrounds, a community s'mores area, shuffleboard, basketball and GaGa ball courts, and more. Please note: Guests are asked to supply their own sports equipment.
EXCLUSIVE HERSHEYPARK BENEFITS
If you're planning a visit to Hersheypark during your stay, be sure to take advantage of all of the perks that come with being a guest of one of The Official Resorts of Hersheypark! All guests of Hersheypark Camping Resort receive the below FREE Resort Benefits:
- Extra hours at Hersheypark with Preview Plan
- Preview Plan: Resort guests enjoy up to 2.5 extra evening hours the night before their full-day visit. Simply, present your ticket at the main entrance and enjoy a fun-filled evening.
- FREE front gate shuttle service to the exclusive resort drop-off location at Hersheypark
- Best price on Hersheypark tickets
Hersheypark transforms for its seasonal Hersheypark Halloween event and the fifth anniversary of the Dark Nights immersive haunt experience from Sept. 12 through Nov. 1. View hours here.
As part of Hersheypark Halloween and the fifth-annual Dark Nights, guests can experience five walk-through haunted houses, five scare zones including the brand new Reese's Depot of Doom scare zone, 50 attractions and dark coaster rides, Hershey’s Trick-or-Treat Trail and more - all included with a Hersheypark Halloween ticket. The eight-weekend event will also feature exclusive culinary creations, including the return of the popular Dark Nights Tasting Pass, with themed food and drink offerings, pop-up retail and live entertainment.
MORE FREE RESORT BENEFITS
Make sure to save some time in your itinerary for a visit to some other area attractions throughout Hershey. All guests of Hersheypark Camping Resort receive additional FREE Resort Benefits, including preferred pricing to ZooAmerica, Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story’s Museum Experience, and access to 2 award-winning golf courses at Hershey Country Club.
- ZooAmerica is open daily for guests to visit animals native to the North American region. Explore the numerous habitats of this 11-acre wildlife park and be greeted by animals such as bears, wolves, big cats, snakes, otters and many more. On weekends from Oct. 16 - Nov. 1 from 6 - 9 p.m., grab your flashlight and explore the Zoo to discover nocturnal animals during Creatures of the Night.
- Note: Entrance to ZooAmerica is included in the one-price admission to Hersheypark only when entered via the Hersheypark bridge during park hours.
- Hershey Gardens is a 23-acre walk-through botanical display garden with 11 themed gardens, including more than 5,000 roses in the summer, and a Children’s Garden with chocolate-scented, named and colored flora. During your visit, check out the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory, which includes a year-round indoor tropical Butterfly Atrium featuring 600 butterflies from around the world. The atrium is one of only 25 year-round indoor tropical butterfly atriums in the U.S.
- The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue, invites guests to learn all about the life and legacy of our founder Milton S. Hershey, the town he created, and the lives he touched. Additional paid experiences are also available, including the Chocolate Lab, where you can try your hand at chocolate pouring and decorating.
Dining
Hershey has numerous dining options around town that are worth a visit if you're looking to expand your palate beyond campfire staples like mountain pies and s'mores. In downtown Hershey, you'll find delicious menus at the new Hershey Social Restaurant + Bar and Devon Seafood + Steak in downtown Hershey and The Chocolatier – a full-service restaurant, bar and patio open year-round in Hershey's Chocolatetown at Hersheypark. The restaurant features a Fun to Table menu showcasing classic family fare with a fun spin and hints of chocolate. Note: A Hersheypark ticket is not required.
For more information about dining offerings in Hershey, visit DiningInHershey.com.
Bring Home A Sweet Souvenir
After a getaway this sweet, you'll want to take a piece of Hershey home with you to help you remember your visit to The Sweetest Place On Earth. So, don't forget to stop inside Country Store - Sweets & More at the campground to find sweet souvenirs ranging from apparel to mugs to Christmas ornaments and more. The store is also stocked with essentials like camping supplies, s'mores kits and morning coffee for purchase during your stay.
