Wildwood RV Resort

Campground in East Waterford, PA • 16 RV Sites

Tucked into the wooded hills of Juniata County near East Waterford, Pennsylvania, Wildwood RV Resort offers an immersive natural retreat built around oversized lots, a diverse wildlife community, and the quiet, clean character that draws seasonal regulars and weekend visitors back to this corner of central Pennsylvania's Tuscarora Mountain ridge country. White-tailed deer, rabbits, squirrels, and a consistent chorus of woodland birds define the daily backdrop of a stay here—a natural environment that complements the resort's commitment to providing outdoor-centered relaxation alongside structured recreation options. The resort's oversized lots provide more space per site than typical campgrounds, giving guests room to spread out and set up outdoor living areas that extend the camping experience beyond the rig or cabin. A swimming pool with an adjacent spa serves as the warm-weather centerpiece of on-site recreation, and a dog park accommodates guests traveling with pets. Laundry facilities, a well-stocked camp store, and a clean restroom and shower building handle practical daily needs, while the resort's gazebo positioned beside an on-site pond provides a tranquil outdoor space for relaxed picnic hours or quiet evening reading. Glamping cabins round out the accommodation options for guests who want a mountain cabin experience without the logistical requirements of towing a rig into the hills of Juniata County. Cabin options range from more primitive configurations suited to guests seeking a rustic experience to fully equipped units with kitchen and bathroom facilities for groups wanting indoor comfort. The playground and arcade keep younger guests entertained during downtime between outdoor activities, and basketball, outdoor games, and resort-wide trails support active recreation for all ages. Tuscarora State Forest, accessible from the East Waterford area, encompasses miles of hiking and hunting trails through the forested ridge terrain of the Tuscarora Mountain system—one of the long parallel ridges that characterize the Pennsylvania Valley and Ridge physiographic province. The surrounding Juniata River Valley is known for smallmouth bass fishing, and the broader region's rural character makes it a particularly appealing destination for guests seeking a genuine escape from metropolitan Pennsylvania into undeveloped woodland and river country. Wildwood RV Resort is open seasonally, with summer and early fall representing the busiest periods for both weekend guests and seasonal site holders who return year after year to the same site. The resort's mix of seasonal campers, weekend visitors, and cabin guests creates a multigenerational community character that new arrivals typically note as a distinguishing feature of the experience. Advance reservations are recommended for summer holiday weekends, when the resort's combination of wildlife, wooded setting, and family amenities makes it a popular choice across central Pennsylvania. The Tuscarora Mountain corridor of central Pennsylvania is part of the Ridge and Valley physiographic province—a system of long, parallel wooded ridges and fertile valleys that extends from New York to Alabama and gives this part of the state a landscape character unlike the rolling farmland of the piedmont or the plateau terrain of the northern tier. Seasonal hunting, wildlife observation, and fall color drives through the mountain corridors are popular pursuits for guests who return to the resort year after year.

Campground rules and policies

Registration and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- Check-in Time is 3 PM.
- Check Out Time is 1 PM.
- All Visitors Must Check in at the office, fill out the form & get a placard for their vehicle window.
- All Campers – your stay has a start date and an end date. We want you to feel welcome and enjoy the park.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Playground Policy
- We want all the children to enjoy the playground we provide in the park.
- For their safety, no children under the age of 12 should be at the playground without an adult to supervise them.
- Please make sure one adult is at the playground, with them, always.Ponds and All Waterways Policy
- Children should be always supervised, at all the waterways and or Ponds.
- They should not be riding bikes through the waterways and or pond areas.
- Again, we want to make sure they enjoy these areas, but their safety is the utmost priority.Trails Policy
- Children should NOT be on the trails without adult supervision.Golf Carts and Vehicle Policy
- No children under the age of 16 should be driving or operating ANY golf carts whether they be rented or privately owned.
- They should be seated and there should be no more than 4 passengers on the golf cart.Speed Limit
- No one should be traveling over 5 mph.Curfew Policy
- Curfew for all children will be 9:00 p.m. They should be on their sites by this time.
- During the day, all children riding bicycles throughout the park should wear helmets and practice bicycle safety, be aware of oncoming traffic whether that be vehicles and or golf carts.General Policy
- All should be aware no destruction of campground equipment, gazebos, pavilion, restrooms, etc will be tolerated.
- As these rules are enforced, children will be escorted back to their site for the parents and or guardians to address it further with the staff and/or owners.
- No washing of personal vehicles.
- See WIFI Instructions on Centre WISP if you want to purchase WIFI Calling, Internet, and or Streaming.Quiet Hours
- Quiet Time is 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- Please be respectful of your neighbors and understand we cannot have you upsetting other tenants, disturbing the peace and harmony of the campground, and or coming into the park prior to or after your stay unless you notify the office.
- This is for many reasons, but mainly to secure the park which is private property.Fire Policy
- Please no fires on windy days.
- Limit the use of accelerants, we have great fire starters in the store for sale.
- Fires should be put out prior to going to bed or leaving the property.Pet Policy
- Pets Must be Leashed and Cleaned up after.Garbage Policy
- Limit Garbage to 1 Bag per weekend for the Dumpster.
- No Dumping Home Items.
- Please do not throw cigarette butts out of the windows, off golf carts, or anywhere on the property. Please dispose of them properly.Fishing Policy
- Fishing is Permitted and is caught & release in the large pond.
- After May 24, 2021, the front pond will be able to be fished in as well.Swimming Policy
- Shower and/or rinse off before entering the pool.
- No diving, no jumping, no sliding, no running, no roughhousing, no horseplay.
- No pets allowed.
- Pets can swim in the pond, not in the pool.
- No smoking or vaping.
- No glass or breakable objects.
- No food or beverage.
- Adult supervision is required in the pool area.
- All babies must have swim diapers.
- No peeing in the pool/spa.
- All persons using the pool do so at their own risk.OCTOBER 1st - Trail Policy
- No Golf Carts, whether owned by campers and or rented to campers, will be allowed to be on the trails after October 1st.
- No motorized vehicle of any sort, will be allowed to be on the trails.
- No children should be on the trails with bicycles and if walking must be with a parent and or guardian.
- As a suggestion, if you or your family decides to walk the trails, please be aware, once hunting season has started, it is recommended to wear orange so that potential hunters are aware.
- The campground will not be enforced but will not be held liable if you decide not to take this safety measure.
- 3 warnings will be given on the rules, after that, possible restrictions will be placed on the camper, and camping privileges will be suspended for the remainder of your stay.
- Act 33 became law in August 2020. Copies of the article announcing to campground owners have been posted in the office/store, and on the bulletin board by the Food Truck.