Dutch Cousin Campground

The Great Outdoors

Pennsylvania is brimming with amazing natural areas, and while you're camping at Dutch Cousin Campground, you'll be within easy reach of a few of them. You can start with a visit to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area near Lancaster, especially if you enjoy birds. Over 100,000 birds can be seen migrating through here annually, including thousands of geese. Choose from hiking trails, some ideal for enjoying the scenery, and others offering a challenge. Take the Denver motorhome rental on a driving tour, or head out into the forest for hunting opportunities.For a more rugged approach to nature, you might enjoy a trip to French Creek State Park in Elverson. This park covers over 7,500 acres with brilliant scenery, from the wooded forests to the pristine lakes. You can also explore wetlands and fields while hiking around this area. There's a lot of ground to cover in this wilderness area; it's the largest contiguous forest between Washington D.C. and New York City. Swimming, fishing, boating, hunting, picnicking, wildlife watching, and camping are a few of the other activities you can try while you're here.Next, you can combine history with nature by taking a trip over to the Valley Forge National Historical Park in King of Prussia. There you can learn about the Revolutionary War while appreciating the beautiful 3,500 acres of land. Explore George Washington’s headquarters or the artillery units of General Knox at Artillery Park. View the monuments, hike across over 30 miles of trails, embark on a ranger-led tour, or take a group tour in a trolley when you visit this scenic, historical site.

Explore the City

You can find lots of amazing ways to have a good time when you camp at Dutch Cousin Campground, especially if you are looking for adventure. If you've got kids along for the motorhome rental ride, plan a day trip to Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster. At this family-friendly theme park, you and your travel crew can check out 35 rides and attractions, dining venues, and shows; everyone should be able to have a good time here. Stop by around holidays for special events or anytime to try rides like the Kingdom Coaster, Space Shuttle, and Sky Ride.Another awesome family opportunity lies in Columbia at the tourist-friendly dairy facility. Make sure you bring your sweet tooth for the interesting twists on iced tea and ice cream you can find here. The base experience will give you an interactive tour through the creative process that should take a bit over an hour. You can also try the Taste Lab where you can create your own treats, or Tea Discovery if you’re interested in the art of tea.For a candy-themed adventure, head up to Hersheypark in Hershey and see what happens when chocolate, roller coasters, and water parks combine. With 14 coasters and over 70 attractions, you can go for heights, speed, slides, or thrills with many different rides to try. Try the Hershey Triple Tower with its insane drops or zoom through the loops on the Lightning Racer. Dining, entertainment, shopping, and shows provide plenty of entertainment, and the park hosts several special events throughout the year.