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If you’re looking for a fantastic vacation destination in the Keystone State of Pennsylvania, you’ve got to check out Harrisburg. The city lies in the heart of a fertile area; it’s situated between the Cumberland Valley to the west and the Lebanon Valley to the east. The serene Susquehanna River runs through the city, and is a popular waterway for boating, fishing and other marine activities. Almost a third of the city’s area is water, including Paxton Creek, Italian Lake and Wildwood Lake, making it a great place to take a Harrisburg rental RV and boat for a weekend getaway.

When you book an RV in Harrisburg, you’ll be in Pennsylvania Dutch country. Visitors can enjoy an excursion around traditional farms and homesteads. The Amish country stores are popular among locals and visitors alike for fresh, quality goods. Harrisburg is the home of the Pennsylvania State Capitol and has deep historical roots. There are plenty of museums, historical sites and more to explore. Plus, the city has a lively entertainment and shopping district with chic boutiques and great restaurants.

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The Great Outdoors

If you’re looking to enjoy the great outdoors in your Harrisburg motorhome rental, there’s never been a better time! Gifford Pinchot State Park is an incredibly popular destination with more than 2,200 acres of hilly woodlands, idyllic fields, and Pinchot Lake, located in York County. There are trails for hikers, bikers, horse riders and cross-country skiers. The lake is great for boating, swimming and fishing. The park is also popular for hunters and wildlife watchers, plus there is a disc golf course on site. Bring the Harrisburg RV rental and camp for a night or a few. There are nearly 300 campsites here, and most are RV friendly with full hookups.

While you have your rental RV in Harrisburg, you should check out Wildwood Park. It’s a pet-friendly nature preserve with more than six miles of trails to enjoy. Ramble through the wooded hillsides or around the 90-acre lake. It’s a great place for a picnic or bird watching and a lovely area to spend an afternoon with the whole family.

Take the Harrisburg camper rental outside the city to Newport and you’ll discover Little Buffalo State Park. The park has a long historical lineage and offers some of the best outdoor recreational opportunities in the state. There are numerous trails for hiking and wildlife viewing. There are also plenty of places to get in the water for swimming, fishing or boating. The park is a popular destination for cross country skiing and ice skating in the winter months. There’s also a public pool with waterslides and a splash zone open during the summer.

Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area is a great nature spot right in the city. The park encompasses more than 940 acres of forests, fields, foothills and part of Blue Mountain. It’s an excellent getaway for hiking, hunting, birdwatching and more.

RV Parks

There are plenty of places in and around the city to park the Harrisburg motorhome rental. Harrisburg East Campground is known for friendly staff and clean facilities. The park is centrally located to some of the most popular cities, including Hershey and Gettysburg. Plus, it’s only 10 minutes from downtown Harrisburg and its fine dining, galleries, museums and more.

Rick's Campground & Marina offers oversized sites and full hookups, plus a marina that can house large boats. Guests can enjoy a dip in the swimming pool or a drink at the lakeside tiki bar. Deer Run Camping Resort is another choice. The park is huge, well maintained and offers many amenities to their guests, like adventure mini golf, volleyball, horseshoe pits, wagon rides, a game room, a country store, a snack bar and more. The resort also hosts many festivals and events throughout the year.

King's River Haven is a beautiful campground right on the river’s edge. There is plenty of space for large or oversized motorhomes. The grounds are well maintained and it is close to many popular attractions like the Nissley Vineyards, White Cliffs of Conoy and York Haven Dam. Hershey Conewago Campground, in Elizabethtown, has reasonable rates for short or long stays. The staff is helpful and friendly, and improvements are always being made around the campgrounds. There is a general store on site and the park is not far from a few major fueling stations and shopping centers.

Exploring the City

When you snag a camper rental in Harrisburg, you’ll find no shortage of things to do. The National Civil War Museum brings in visitors from across the world. It houses several galleries, including “A House Divided”, “Gettysburg” and “Women in the War”. It is also home to a generous collection of historical artifacts like weapons, uniforms, documents and the personal effects of soldiers.

Check out the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts. It’s the first place of its kind to fuse science and art into shows, live music and hands-on exhibits. Harrisburg is home to the historical Pennsylvania Farm Show. First held in 1917, this annual event is the biggest indoor agricultural expo in the country.

The city also holds an outdoor sports show each year, some of the biggest in North America. The festival features an auto show, Motorama, motocross racing, classic cars and more! Harrisburg also has many excellent craft breweries and pubs, with great food and live music. For the freshest produce and quality goods, be sure to stop by the Broad Street Market. Founded in 1860, this farmers market pulls in products from across several neighboring counties. No matter what your fancy, you’ll find it in Harrisburg!

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds


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  • Harrisburg Capital Area Greenbelt Trail, PAHarrisburg, PA
  • Wildwood Lake via Canal Towpath and Capital Area Greenbelt Trails, PAHarrisburg, PA
  • Darlington Trail Loop, PABoyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area, PA
  • Creek Trail, PABoyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area, PA
  • Lamb's Gap Trail, PAMarysville, PA
  • Stony Valley Rail -Trail, PADauphin, PA
  • Stony Mountain Lookout Tower via Rattling Run Trail, PADauphin, PA
  • Yellow Breeches Creek, PAMechanicsburg, PA
  • Appalachian Trail: Peters Mountain to Cove Mtn Shelter to PA 850, PAHalifax, PA
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