Fantasy Island Campground

Campground in Sunbury, PA • 16 RV Sites

Fantasy Island Campground occupies Packer Island in the Susquehanna River between the historic communities of Northumberland and Sunbury in central Pennsylvania — a genuinely distinctive geographic position that places guests on a river island in the middle of the Upper Susquehanna, with the water visible and accessible from camp and the river town character of Sunbury's restored Victorian downtown within easy walking range. For guests seeking riverfront camping without the typical streamside-site-in-a-field experience, Fantasy Island's island position on the Susquehanna River delivers an authentically riparian setting with the full-hookup infrastructure of a modern campground. Every site includes a concrete patio, fire ring, and picnic table, and Wi-Fi and cable service address the connectivity and entertainment expectations of extended-stay guests who aren't looking to fully unplug. The campground pool handles the warm-weather recreation demand, and mini-golf, volleyball courts, and shuffleboard provide the supplemental activity mix that keeps multi-generational groups occupied across different interest levels. Boating and paddling directly from camp are primary activities through the warm-weather season, and Lake Augusta — the Susquehanna impoundment created by an inflatable dam just upstream from Sunbury — expands the flatwater boating options for guests with kayaks or canoes through summer when the dam is fully operational. The Susquehanna River's character through the Sunbury reach is broad and island-braided, with a current and riverbank ecology that rewards quiet morning exploration by paddle — great blue herons, osprey, bald eagles, and wood ducks are consistent presences along the forested river corridor, and the summer evening light on the Susquehanna's wide surface creates the kind of reflective river moment that makes island camping feel genuinely separate from the road-traveled world just across the bridge. Sunbury's Historic Downtown — a walkable late-19th-century commercial district with restored brick storefronts, independent restaurants, and the Northumberland County Historical Society's collections — provides the cultural exploration component for guests interested in central Pennsylvania's rich coal and river history. Shade Mountain Winery, situated on a ridgeline above the Susquehanna Valley with sweeping views of the river corridor, offers estate wine tasting that pairs the regional agricultural character with a genuinely impressive viewshed. The Susquehanna Valley more broadly encompasses the Selinsgrove and Danville areas to the north and south, adding antique shopping, local dining, and state park access along the river to the day-trip options available from a Fantasy Island base. Fantasy Island Campground is open through the Pennsylvania camping season, with summer providing the fullest combination of lake boating, pool swimming, and evening river light that makes the island position most rewarding. Fall along the Susquehanna delivers reliable foliage color along the forested ridgelines framing the valley, and the riverfront setting extends the visual season beyond the summer recreation peak. Reserve sites and plan boating access ahead for summer holiday weekends, when the combination of river recreation and Sunbury's regional accessibility drives strong demand for the campground's distinctive island address.

Campground rules and policies

Check-In Procedure
- Check-In 2 PM - Flexible
- Check-Out 12 PM (noon)
- RV Site Check-In: Begins at 1:00 PM.
- Upon arrival, please stop by the office before heading to your site.
- Cabin & RV Rental Check-In: Begins at 2 pm.
- A refundable $50 deposit is required at check-in.
- Check-Out Times: Cabins & RV Rentals: 11:00 AM RV Sites: 12:00 PM Thank you, and we look forward to your stay!
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.RV Rental
- There will be an additional $50 security deposit due at Check-in.
- The security deposit is refundable so long as there is no damage to the property.Images of the Grounds
- Please note, we do take photos and videos during the season for use on our website, brochures, social media, etc.
- By entering our campground you agree to be photographed and your image used for such purposes.Disorderly Conduct
- Disorderly conduct, foul language, drunkenness, and any illegal matters, will lead to immediate eviction without refund.Respect Your Neighbors
- Please be respectful of your neighbors.Vehicle Washing
- No washing cars or campers on site.
- Washing allowed in designated area only.
- Fees apply.Trash Disposal
- Please use the designated garbage dumpsters at the park entrance (campground-generated trash only).
- Do not burn garbage.Take Care of Our Trees
- Do not cut any trees.Fire Rings & Firewood
- Do not move fire rings.
- Burn only wood in the fire rings and no fires on the ground.
- The State of Pennsylvania prohibits the transporting of wood from other states into Pa.
- Due to the growing threat of tree-killing emerald ash borer and other harmful forest pests and diseases. (Firewood is for sale at the office.)Pet Policy
- Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash and cleaned up after them.
- No pets allowed in any building (ie: office, rest-rooms, rec-room, cabin, etc.) or inside the pool area.
- Any aggressive or threatening animals are not permitted in the campground.Guests
- All day and overnight guests must register at the office and pay prevailing fees.
- Campers are responsible for the actions of their guests.
- Day visitors must leave by 10:00 P.M. or pay an overnight guest fee.Pool Rules
- Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times when at the pool. (No lifeguard on duty - swim at your own risk.)
- Children still in diapers must wear swim diapers when in the pool.Adult Supervision
- All children must be back at their campsites by 10:00 P.M. unless accompanied by an adult.No Bikes After Dark
- No bikes, scooters, hover-boards, etc. allowed after dark.River Walkway
- River walkway is for authorized seasonal boat dock holders only.Do Not Cut Through Other Sites
- Do not walk or ride bikes through other campsites.No Fireworks
- No fireworks are permitted inside the park.Licensed Drivers
- We do allow golf carts but you must have a valid driver's license to operate a golf cart in our campground.Keep the Campground Clean
- Please keep campsites, rest-rooms, and facilities as clean as you found them.No Tent Stakes
- Absolutely no tent stakes or spikes allowed in the ground. (Our water, electric, and cable lines all run underground.)No Subletting/Sharing Sites
- One RV/camper per site.
- No subletting of sites or campers.Campground Speed Limit
- Speed limit is 5 MPH and is strictly enforced.Quiet Hours
- Quiet hours are 11:00 P.M. - 8:00 A.M.Campground Disclaimer
- Policies and terms are set and enforced directly by Fantasy Island Campground and are subject to change as their policies are adjusted.
- Please contact Fantasy Island Campground for more details.