Ye Olde Mill Campground

The Great Outdoors

When you're ready to see what nature has to offer, you won’t have to go far to find magnificent areas to explore. Just a short trip away in Fort Loudon, you’ll find Cowans Gap State Park. This open area offers multiple outdoor recreation options across nearly 1,100 acres. Picnicking, biking, hiking, swimming, wildlife watching, boating, hunting, and fishing are just a few of the ways visitors enjoy this beautiful park. At the park office, you can join guided walks, check out hands-on activities, and learn about the park with interpretive programs.You could head north to Tuscarora State Forest near Blain if you’re looking for even more space to spread out. This massive wilderness area sprawls across 90,000 acres. Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, and boating are popular pastimes here, and wintertime brings the opportunity for cross-country skiing.Another excellent opportunity for outdoor exploration lies in Michaux State Forest near Fayetteville. This forest is slightly smaller, spanning over 85,000 acres. A hike here can lead you across the meta-volcanic rocks of this section of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A variety of trees can be seen around the area, including black oak, chestnut oak, red maple, hickory, and pine. Visitors can go ATV riding, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting, or stop by the shooting range while exploring the area.

Explore the City

Once you've had your fill of nature, change things up a bit and tour the cities surrounding the Burnt Cabins campsites. Sample some area cuisine while you're here, with options ranging from homemade ice cream and meatloaf to cheesecake, comfort food, and traditional gravy. You can work off your meal at Lincoln Caverns in Huntingdon as you test your spelunking skills. Take a tour, and the natural formations here will reveal thousands of crystals, stalactites, and stones. Try a one-hour interpretive tour and get a beautiful souvenir on your way out.You can find a ride and a museum in one when you visit the Rockhill Trolley Museum in Rockhill. Try the classical transportation of the electric streetcar at this museum. Through the exhibits, you can learn about the history of trolleys and see historic trolleys in the process of restoration. Then hop on one of the refurbished models and enjoy a scenic countryside tour.While camping at Ye Olde Mill Campground, you can easily reach Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey. Sure to delight the whole family, you can take the Hershey’s Chocolate Tour or try other activities like a chocolate tasting adventure or creating your own candy bar. With a huge candy store and more, this place is a must-visit for chocolate lovers.History, food, culture, and great city vibes make southern Pennsylvania a great vacation destination. Book a travel trailer rental near Burnt Cabins, roll into a site at Ye Olde Mill Campground, and start your next adventure.