Best camping near Dauphin
23 campgrounds · 23 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Dauphin, Pennsylvania — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 23 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Streamside campsite
Fair
3.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Streamside Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in Pennsylvania. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance campers' experience, including spacious campsites…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 91 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#2
Forest campsite with stream
Fair
13.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Forest Campsite with Stream in Pennsylvania offers both established campsites and dispersed camping, often nestled in wooded areas near serene streams. Most sites are…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#3
Forest campsite (no water)
Fair
16.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Forest campsite (no water) in Pennsylvania offers primitive, first-come, first-served camping with established sites and no amenities—there are no toilets, water, or hookups…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#4
Jonestown/Hershey NE KOA
Fair
16.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Jonestown/Hershey NE KOA is a campground near Lebanon in central Pennsylvania, offering both tent and RV camping. Located in a rural area of southeastern Pennsylvania, the…
Why 75: live conditions (fair) · 38 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#5
forest campsite (no water)
Fair
17.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Forest Campsite is a primitive tent camping area located in central Pennsylvania near the Susquehanna River region. This no-frills destination offers backcountry-style camping…
Why 75: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#6
River Mile 93 Campsite
Fair
7.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
River Mile 93 Campsite is a free, backcountry tent campground operated by the Susquehanna River Trail Association near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Located along the Susquehanna…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 66 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#7
River Mile 97 Campsite
Fair
8.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
River Mile 97 Campsite is a free, backcountry tent camping area operated by the Susquehanna River Trail Association near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Located along the Susquehanna…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 93 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#8
River Mile 81 Campsite B
Fair
9.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
River Mile 81 Campsite B is a free, backcountry tent campground operated by the Susquehanna River Trail Association near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Located along the Susquehanna…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 106 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#9
River Mile 81 Campsite A
Fair
9.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
River Mile 81 Campsite A is a free, backcountry tent campground operated by the Susquehanna River Trail Association near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Located along the Susquehanna…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 106 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#10
River Mile 82 Campsite
Fair
9.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
River Mile 82 Campsite is a free, backcountry tent campground operated by the Susquehanna River Trail Association near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Located along the Susquehanna…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 105 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#11
River Mile 74 Campsite B
Fair
10.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
River Mile 74 Campsite B is a free, no-fee backcountry tent campground operated by the Susquehanna River Trail Association near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Located along the scenic…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 121 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#12
River Mile 74 Campsite A
Fair
10.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
River Mile 74 Campsite A is a free, backcountry tent camping area operated by the Susquehanna River Trail Association near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Located along the scenic…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 120 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#13
River Mile 83 Campsite A
Fair
10.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
River Mile 83 Campsite A is a free, backcountry tent camping area operated by the Susquehanna River Trail Association near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Located along the Susquehanna…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 104 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#14
River Mile 83 Campsite B
Fair
10.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
River Mile 83 Campsite B is a free, backcountry tent camping site along the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Operated by the Susquehanna River Trail Association…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 107 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#15
River Mile 73 Campsite A
Fair
10.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
River Mile 73 Campsite A is a free, backcountry tent campground operated by the Susquehanna River Trail Association near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Located along the Susquehanna…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 122 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
Camping near Dauphin
The Dauphin area has 23 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Dauphin
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
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