Circle M Camping Resort

The Great Outdoors

Nature lovers and history buffs can find plenty to enjoy while RV camping near Lancaster. Take a trip to Susquehanna State Park in Havre de Grace. While it isn’t the largest natural area in the region, a lot is packed into the delightful park, like a working gristmill, the Carter-Archer Mansion, and the remains of the Susquehanna & Tidewater Canal. Try an interpretive program or go hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and picnicking here at your own pace. The Steppingstone Farm Museum offers another chance to learn about the region.You might like a trip to French Creek State Park if you are looking for more room to spread out, with over 7,500 acres of land to traverse. It isn’t all land, however, with massive lakes offering opportunities for boating and fishing. Near Elverson, here you can enjoy camping, picnicking, hiking, wildlife watching, hunting, mountain biking, horseback riding, and disc golf. Visit in the winter for sledding, cross-country skiing, and ice skating.Perhaps the most historic natural site near Lancaster is Valley Forge National Historical Park, just north of Philadelphia. A significant location during the Revolutionary War, this park covers 3,500 acres with beautiful trails leading through woodlands, meadows, and past monuments. Try a tour by car or trolley, or learn about the area with a ranger-led program. With historical tales told by experts and plenty of children's activities, this is a family-friendly place to check out while you're camping at Circle M Camping Resort.

Explore the City

There's lots to see in the cities surrounding your campsite. Sample some area flavors while you're here; you'll find many different takes on American cuisine, from gravy mashed potatoes and fried chicken to grilled sandwiches and homemade pies. In Lancaster, touring one of the Amish farms will give you a more in-depth look into the Amish lifestyle. Try conversational tours where you can learn what the Amish grow, and why they live without electricity. Check out an Amish schoolhouse, see works created by local artisans, or relax with some farm residents with some goat yoga.Explore a different aspect of the area with a visit to the Lancaster Science Factory, also found in Lancaster. There you can find multiple hands-on exhibits that will teach you about electricity and many more benefits of science and technology. With over 75 displays to check out, you can learn the principles of everything from light and vision to fluid dynamics in creative and interactive ways. Explore exhibits including Electricity and Magnetism, Mechanics and Motion, and Structural Engineering while you're here.When you're ready for some action-packed entertainment, you can head over to Hersheypark in Hershey. An amusement park with so much more, at Hersheypark, you can embark on some epic roller coaster rides and experience dozens of other attractions. Try the waters of the Breakers Edge Water Coaster or head to the skies at the Hershey Triple Tower; there is something for everyone here. With a water park, dining options, entertainment, shopping, a zoo, and Hershey’s Chocolate World, you might need more than one day to fully appreciate this family-friendly place.Don't miss a visit to this diverse, scenic region of Pennsylvania; book an RV rental near Circle M Camping Resort and start planning your vacation.