Sheshequin Campground

The Great Outdoors

When you book a rental motorhome near Sheshequin Campground, make the short drive east to the Loyalsock State Forest, which sprawls across the northern tier’s “Endless Mountains.” It encompasses just over 100,000 acres, including the Devils Elbow Natural Area that’s renowned for its carnivorous plants. Hike to one of the picturesque cascades that dot the forest or follow part of the 60-mile Loyalsock Trail, with spectacular views across seven counties on offer from the High Knob Overlook.Just a stone’s throw from the Sheshequin Campground is the McIntyre Wild Area, which lies within the Loyalsock State Forest. It’s named after the ruins of a 19th-century mining town, of which only the cemetery still exists, alongside mining mounds, depressions, and old foundations. Numerous hiking trails wind through the forest’s pine, hemlock, and spruce, with picturesque meadows where tamaracks grow. A highlight of the McIntyre Wild Area is a hidden pond, famed for its crystal clear water surrounded by spruce.Also nearby is the Rose Valley Lake, which sprawls across 389 acres in Gamble Township. It’s a popular game fishing destination, with largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, and walleye all for the taking. Ice fishing is also permitted during the winter season, depending on the thickness of the ice. Aside from the Rose Valley Lake, the Rock Run, Pleasant Stream, and Lycoming Creek are all renowned for their trout fishing, with anglers coming from near and far to try their luck.Just under an hour’s drive west of the Sheshequin Campground is the Little Pine State Park, which is named after the Little Pine Creek that meanders through the reserve. A dam on the creek provides the perfect setting for fishing, boating, and swimming while several hiking trails (including part of the Pennsylvania Mid State Trail) are accessible to hikers. If you’re visiting during the winter months, cross-country skiing is possible on many of the trails while sledding and tobogganing are allowed on the shores of the lake.

Exploring the Area

The Sheshequin Campground is just five minutes’ drive from Ralston, where you’ll find a small convenience store and a restaurant if you want to dine out. Alternatively, you can make the ten-minute drive south to Trout Run, where there’s a general store, a couple of restaurants, and a gas station if you need to fill up your RV rental.Continue driving south, and you’ll arrive in Williamsport, which lies along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. It boasts all the services you need, including large supermarkets, banks, and ATMs, as well as plenty of fast-food restaurants and eateries. Williamsport serves as the seat of Lycoming County and is known as the birthplace of Little League Baseball, with its history showcased at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum. Learn about the individuals who have left their mark on the league in the Hall of Excellence and discover Little League programs around the world at the interactive Global Connections Touch Table. Directly behind the museum is the Howard J. Lamade Stadium, which hosts the Little League World Series each year.Also in Williamsport is Millionaires’ Row, a historic stretch of Victorian mansions and churches built by lumber barons in the 19th century. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, with highlights including the Covenant Central Presbyterian Church, Park Home, and Weightman Block. Discover what life was like for one of the wealthiest men in Pennsylvania at the Rowley House Museum, then see where both Gene Kelly and Bob Dylan once stayed at the Genetti Hotel. Before leaving Williamsport, be sure to enjoy a scenic cruise onboard the Hiawatha, an American paddle wheeler that journeys along the Susquehanna River to Linden.Whether you’re interested in the history of Little League Baseball or want to get active in the nature reserves of north-central Pennsylvania, book an RV rental in Lycoming County and start planning your next vacation.