Family Campground

Family Camping at Camp Swatara

Reconnect with nature, your loved ones, and your faith in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Mountains. Camp Swatara’s Family Camping Center (FCC) offers a welcoming space for individuals, families, church groups, and friends to camp, explore, and unwind together.

Campsites for Every Style

Whether you’re bringing a tent, RV, or looking for a cozy cabin stay, we have a spot for you!

Available Site Types:

Tent Sites
RV Sites with Hookups
Rustic Cabins
Seasonal Camping Sites (limited availability)

Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring, and are within walking distance to bathhouses and water access.

2026 Camping Season

Open: Now – October 26, 2025
Holiday Weekends & Peak Summer Dates Fill Quickly – Reserve Early!

Site Options

Site Options & Rates (per night)

Tent Site Primitive site with picnic table & fire ring Starting at $40

Water/Electric Site Electric hookup (30 amp), water spigot Starting at $55

Full Hook-Up RV Site Electric (30amp), water, sewer Starting at $60

Small Cabin & Loft Cabin Sleeps 5, electricity, no plumbing Starting at $80

Large Cabin Sleeps 9, electricity, no plumbing Starting at $90

Mountainside Sites 2 Units (No Water, Electric & Sewer) – Sleeping Platform Starting at $20

*Book 6 nights and get one night free!

Site Occupancy and Supervision – Up to eight persons, or one family unit (two adults and dependent children), may occupy a tent, EW, or EWS site. A maximum of five persons may occupy a Small Cabin and a maximum of nine persons may occupy a Large Cabin. Each site may contain no more than two tents or one tent and one RV/camper. All camping units must fit within the boundaries of the site. Additional camping units (tents, RV/campers) may not be put on cabin sites. At least one adult (over 18) must reside on each site and is responsible to provide supervision for anyone on that site.
Insurance Notification – Camp Swatara does not provide insurance coverage for Family Camp guests and is not responsible for accidents, injuries, illnesses, or loss of personal property that may occur while on camp property. All guests are responsible to provide their own insurance coverage.

Visitors – Visitors coming out to visit with a camper who is already paying for a site must pay a visitor’s fee based on their age. This fee covers day and overnight visitors. Visitors must check-in at the Family Camp Store upon arrival to pay their fee and receive a car pass.

Adult (13+) – $9
Child (3-12) – $7
Infant (under 3) – Free
*$35 Maximum for one family unit

Day Campers – Perfect for families, grandparents and grandchildren, and even individuals, and couples. Day Camping is a great way to enjoy camp for the day and then go home to sleep in your own bed! Day Campers may be assigned an open site to use from arrival until 9pm. Park your car at the site and use the picnic table and fire ring for your meals. All of camp’s amenities (including the splash pad, pool, hiking trails, and recreation areas) are here for you to enjoy! Day Camping is only available if sites are open. On weekends, we recommend calling camp before heading out to check availability. Day camping sites cannot be reserved in advance. Day Campers must check-in at the Family Camp Store upon arrival to be assigned a site, pay their fee, and receive a car pass.

Adult (13+) – $9
Child (3-12) – $7
Infant (under 3) – Free

Check-In – Check-In time is 3pm. Upon arrival, all campers must report to the Family Camp Store to check-in, report attendance, and receive a car pass. If campers arrive outside of store hours, the car pass will be on the bulletin board with site information. Campers should proceed to their site and return at a later time to check-in.

Check-Out – Check-Out time is 11am for cabins and 1pm for all sites.

Reservation Policies

• Deposit Required: Full payment is due at the time of reservation. 

• Cancellations: View Cancellation Policy

• Check-in: 3:00 PM | Check-out: Cabins 11am RVs and Tents 1pm

• Service Charges: There is a $40 service charge for all returned checks.

Included Amenities

• Camp store

• Disc Golf

• Playground & ballfield

• Hiking trails & pond

• Bathhouses with hot showers

• Firewood & ice for sale at the store

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Things to Do and Amenities

Family Campers have full access to all of our wonderful amenities during their stay. Guests who are not camping with us are also welcome to enjoy many of these offerings.

Please note: Some activities require a Day Pass, which helps us maintain and care for these spaces. Amenities marked with an asterisk (*) require a Day Pass for use.

We look forward to helping your family make meaningful memories together at Camp Swatara!

Splash Pad*

Swimming Pool*

Boating*

Playground & Sport Fields

Biking

Mini Golf & Disc Golf

Hiking
Trail map
Topographic Map

Camp Store

Wifi*

• Camp Amenities

  • Picnic Tables and Fire Rings at Each site

  • Modern Restrooms with Hot Showers

  • Disposal Station ($25 dump fee for non-campers)

  • Camp Store (ice available for a fee)

  • Firewood (available for a fee)

• Recreational Facilities

  • *Splash Pad – Open Memorial Day to Labor Day

  • *Boating and Canoeing

  • Fishing (catch & release, PA license age 16 & older, follow PA regs.) Private, non-motorized watercraft permitted with signed waiver in the campground store.

  • *Swimming Pools – Open Memorial Day to Labor Day

  • On-site hiking trails and Appalachian trail access

  • 18-hole miniature golf course

    • Family Campers: $5 for Adults ages 13+ $3 for kids ages 3-12.

    • Day Visit fee $9 for Adults 13+ and $7 for kids ages 3-12 plus golf fee

  • Disc Golf

  • Bike track/trail

  • *Three pavilions for group activities

  • Shuffleboard

  • Ping Pong

  • Softball/volleyball/full court basketball

  • Gaga pit

  • Two playgrounds

  • Play field for soccer, kite flying, football, Frisbee, and more!

  • Orienteering – Course Map

  • Bird Blind

  • Creek Stomping

Events for Families

• Spring Into Swatara – Open house event each April

• Strawberry Festival – Sweet summer fun

• Fall Fest – Campfires, hayrides & autumn beauty

• Movie Nights

Check our Event Calendar for dates and details.

Location

Camp Swatara is located in Bethel, PA — just off I-78, about halfway between Harrisburg and Allentown.

Ready to Book Your Campsite?

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Have questions? Contact us at familycamp@campswatara.org or (717) 933-5244

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