Adventureland Resort

RVers can enjoy this spacious and grassy campground with full hookups for just a bit more than it costs to park. They also have a pool, playground for the kids, and a dog run for the furbabies. Showers and restrooms are also available, as well as a laundromat. With about 100 campsites, there is plenty of room, but it is best to reserve a spot in advance. Length limits range from 20 to 75 feet in length.

For those who don’t want to be that close to the excitement (noise), there are over a dozen campgrounds within a 30-mile radius. Just 28 miles to the east, the Newton KOA is an RVers dream with 70 sites that have full hookups, a lake, pool, game room, and can accommodate rigs up to 70 feet long. The kids will enjoy the playground, jumping pad, and GaGa pit. For those who want more seclusion and nature, Walnut Woods State Park is about 27 miles away and has 13 campsites with electricity.

Those who park in the lot will enjoy the free trolley ride to the gate if they are parked far away. The campground is pretty close, so that is not a problem for campers, but the trolley does pick up there and at the hotel as well. Those who need wheelchairs or strollers are welcome to bring their own or rent one from the Guest Information Center just inside the entrance. Everyone else should wear comfortable shoes for walking.

Go ahead and pack your summer clothes, but be sure to pack a sweater or jacket as well. It can get downright chilly at night in Altoona, even in July. Bulky clothing that can get in the way of lap bars or restraints cannot be worn on many of the rides, so get a locker or be prepared to remove that extra bulk before boarding rides.

A backpack or bag is fine, but a locker may be needed for those who want to ride the rides. Try to bring as little as possible with items that fit in pockets like wallets, phones, and keys. Many visitors to Adventureland Resort wear fanny packs because they hold more than pockets and can be worn on rides. However, for those who are camping, it makes more sense to leave the big stuff in the rig and just walk back if needed.

All visitors to the park are allowed to bring an unopened bottle of water as long as it isn’t glass. Grab a travel-sized bottle of sunblock that fits in your pocket or fanny pack, too. Another way to block the sun is with a hat and sunglasses. But these usually have to be removed when riding many of the rides.

Adventureland Resort offers campfire rings with grills for those who want to cook outside. However, many RVers bring their own grills or camp stoves just in case. Be sure to grab extra supplies like camp plates, eating utensils, paper towels or napkins, foil, and cooking spray. Trash bags are also important as well as small baggies to put leftovers or snacks in for later in the day. Picnics are allowed just outside the park gates, but food and drinks (besides sealed water) are not allowed to be taken inside the park.

Adventureland Resort visitors can stay close even if they want to go out and have a meal somewhere else. Less than a mile to the north, there are two Mexican restaurants, a chicken place, two bar & grills, a breakfast bar, and several fast food joints. For some fine dining, head north about a mile where there are several full-service eateries, a pizzeria, a steakhouse, and another Mexican restaurant.

Adventureland Resort guests will have 30 places to choose from when hunger strikes. Barbecue, burgers, pizza, and hot dogs are some of the lunch and dinner favorites in the park, and there are a few saloons to get an adult beverage. There is even a pub right at the pool where guests don’t even have to get out of the water. Don’t forget to check out the gift shops in the park for souvenirs and other unique items.