
Appalachian Campground

One of the finest Pennsylvania Dutch Country RV resorts and family campgrounds

Welcome to one of Pennsylvania Dutch Country's finest campgrounds! Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, Appalachian RV Resort features 357 spacious campsites within 87 acres of nature’s most beautiful setting. Whether you stay for days, weeks, or even an entire season, quality amenities and unsurpassed customer service will have you returning in no time.
Appalachian RV Resort from Encore offers a variety of spacious RV sites including 50-foot super pull-thru sites, 45-foot back-in sites, and 25-foot wooded sites. For those traveling without an RV, we also offer tent sites, camping cabins, and cottages. All of our campsites include picnic tables and fire rings, so bring your hot dogs and s’mores supplies! Or join us at our full service restaurant to dine on a great meal or pick up some extra supplies at our store!
There is plenty to do at this Pennsylvania Dutch Country RV resort! Fish in our stocked pond, splash around in the swimming pool, play a round of miniature golf, or shoot some hoops. Looking for some friendly competition? A sand volleyball court and horseshoe pits are available for tournaments. For the kids, a playground, arcade, and weekly movies offer plenty of recreation. Spend your vacation at Appalachian RV Resort. Our friendly staff looks forward to making your trip the best it can possibly be.

Amenities
Clubhouse
Swimming Pool
Fishing
Creek / Lake / Canal / River / Ocean Frontage
Pets Welcome
Restaurant
Store
Nature / Hiking Trails
Mini Golf
Restroom/Shower Facilities
Laundry Facilities
Picnic/BBQ Area
Playground
Volleyball
Basketball
Horseshoes
Ballroom/Banquet Hall
Billiards/Game Room
WiFi $$
Activities
Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Appalachian RV Campground. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all activities are subject to change. For info about available activities, please call us directly or request the Weekly Activity calendar at check-in.
- Activities Director
- Bingo/Card Playing
- Children's Playground
- Kids Activities
- Mini Golf
- Volleyball
- Arts & Crafts
- Dance Hall with Stage
- Live Entertainment
- Planned Activities
- Tournaments

Upcoming Events
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School is Out for Summer
06/02/2023 – 06/04/2023
This is a fun filled weekend with extra emphasis on the kiddos to celebrate another year of school in the books. We will have water Wars, quarter bingo, and music at the pool for a school's out DJ pool party.
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Under the Sea Weekend
06/09/2023 – 06/11/2023
Join us in exploring life under the sea. We will have crafts, ceramics, and activities to go with this weekend's theme. Learn lots about life under the sea. Saturday night we will have a movie night with our favorite Little Mermaid. So kids bring your blankets and pillows. We will have popcorn for everyone and a fun night watching the movie and dancing to our favorite songs. Moms and dads, while the kids are watching the movie you too can hang out in the hall. We will have some fun games for you to play while the kids are enjoying movie night.
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Father's Day and Golf Cart Rodeo Weekend
06/16/2023 – 06/18/2023
Celebrate all Fathers this weekend. Dads show your driving or navigating skills during our Father's Day Golf Cart Rodeo. We will also have a corn hole tournament. On Saturday night we will have live music on the Pond Stage with the "Honky tonk Medics".
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Everybody's Favorite Holiday Weekend
06/23/2023 – 06/25/2023
Celebrate your favorite holiday. Whether it is Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Christmas, President's Day, or Halloween, come celebrate it with us. Decorate your site. We will judge for most festive seasonal and weekend site. Join us for our very first cookie swap. We will also have a mac and cheese cook-off. Don't miss the after dark hayride to see all the sites decorated for all the holidays.
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DinoLand Weekend
07/07/2023 – 07/09/2023
Go on a dino egg hunt. We will have dino crafts and ceramics. Pan for fossils at our own gem mine. There will be quarter bingo. Also this weekend is our first ever meatball cook-off.
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Western Weekend
07/14/2023 – 07/16/2023
Join us as we kick up some dust and have fun this weekend with Western themed activities. Give us a big yee haw! Enjoy live music with the "Red Hill Road" band.
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Parrots and Palm Trees Weekend
07/21/2023 – 07/23/2023
Break out the palm trees and flamingos. We will enjoy our weekend Key West style. This is the weekend to chill by the pool and relax. Join in on our golf cart conga line. Enjoy a beautiful evening listening to sounds of the band "The Big Wahu".
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Pirate and Princess Weekend
07/28/2023 – 07/30/2023
Arrrrrgggg! Calling all pirates and princesses. Gather all at Appalachian this weekend for fun activities. Saturday night, enjoy live music at the Pond Stage with the "Fast Lane" band.
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Chocolate Weekend
08/04/2023 – 08/06/2023
It's everything chocolate this weekend. We will have a candy guessing game, candy bingo, and a brownie cook-off. Kids enjoy a fun night of glow-in-the-dark kickball and "s'moregasbord".
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Games, Games, Games
08/11/2023 – 08/13/2023
This weekend it is all about playing games in a BIG way. Kids and grown ups, this is going to be fun! There will be quarter bingo. Saturday night, there will be a super fun glow in the dark mini golf tournament.
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Racing Weekend and Trac Flog Challenge
08/25/2023 – 08/27/2023
This weekend is all about racing. We will have our matchbox car races and our always entertaining, Trac Flog challenge. We'll have the NASCAR race on the big screen.
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Labor Day Weekend
09/01/2023 – 09/04/2023
Celebrate the last big weekend of summer with lots of fun all weekend long. We'll have tournaments for corn hole and horseshoes along with a craft and vendor Show. There will be a pool party with a DJ and a live concert with "The Honkey Tonk Medics". Also this weekend is our annual American Cancer Society Basket Raffle fundraiser.
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Car and Bike Show Weekend and Yard Sale
09/15/2023 – 09/17/2023
We will start Saturday morning off with a campground wide yard sale. From 2pm - 6pm we will have our 12th Annual Classic Car and Bike Show and Cruise through the campground. Then spend the evening enjoying live music with band, "The Left Edge" on our Pond Stage.
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Crafting Queen Weekend
09/22/2023 – 09/24/2023
This weekend is all about crafts lead by our very own Crafting Queen, Sharon. We will have several craft projects to work on through the weekend. Saturday evening, kids will enjoy a night time glow in the dark hayride while the grown ups will be making a fun adult craft.
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Tailgaters/Chili Cook-off Weekend
09/29/2023 – 10/01/2023
Show your team colors! It's football season. Whether you are a college or NFL fan, show your team spirit by decorating your site and yourself throughout the weekend. What would a football weekend be without tailgating? We will have a corn hole tournament and our annual chili cook-off. Who has the best chili in all of Appalachian? Saturday night glow-in-the-dark kickball and a "s'morgasbord".
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Columbus Day and Outdoorsman Weekend
10/06/2023 – 10/08/2023
This 3-day holiday weekend we will have lots of fun outdoor activities including our fall fishing tournament. Saturday evening, there will be a concert on the Pond Stage with live band, "Wood Flower". The Lucky Leprechaun Winery will be here with their wine tastings and wine slushies. Sunday afternoon we will hold a regular bingo game.
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Halloween Weekend I
10/13/2023 – 10/15/2023
They're heeeeeerrrrreeeee! Our extremely popular Halloween weekends are back! We've planned so many Halloween activities. You and your little ghosts and goblins will certainly enjoy every minute of your weekend. We will have costume bingo, a pumpkin carving contest, costume judging, and campground wide trick or treating. This year, we will have a Halloween dance with a DJ for Halloween weekends 1 and 2. Plus, don't miss our infamous, super fun, scary haunted house.
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Halloween Weekend II
10/20/2023 – 10/22/2023
They're heeeeeerrrrreeeee! Our extremely popular Halloween weekends are back! We've planned so many Halloween activities. You and your little ghosts and goblins will certainly enjoy every minute of your weekend. We will have costume bingo, a pumpkin carving contest, costume judging, and campground wide trick or treating. This year, we will have a Halloween dance with a DJ for Halloween weekends 1 and 2. Plus, don't miss our infamous, super fun, scary haunted house.
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Halloween Weekend III
10/27/2023 – 10/29/2023
They're heeeeeerrrrreeeee! Our extremely popular Halloween weekends are back! We've planned so many Halloween activities. You and your little ghosts and goblins will certainly enjoy every minute of your weekend. We will have costume bingo, a pumpkin carving contest, costume judging, and campground wide trick or treating. Plus, don't miss our infamous, super fun, scary haunted house.
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End of Season Lunch
11/04/2023 – 11/04/2023
This event is only for our seasonal guests and our staff.
Ways to Stay
Location
Download Resort Map | Ranger Station/Front Desk: 610-488-6319
General Policies & Information
Cancellation Policy
RV campsites: We allow full refunds for cancellations up to 2 days prior to your arrival date for daily and weekly reservations.
Rental accommodations: We allow full refunds for cancellations 7 days prior to your arrival date for daily and weekly reservations.
*Additional rules may apply.
After Hours Arrival
If your plans change and you need to arrive outside of normal business hours, please refer to your confirmed reservation information. Or, contact the campground at (610) 488-6319 prior to arrival to make late arrival arrangements.
Age Requirement
Minimum age to check-in: 21.
Guests 17 and under are considered children.
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed on all campsites and in some rentals.
General Policies & Information
Check-in/Check-out & Hours
- Check-in: 3 p.m.
- Campsite check-out: 1 p.m.
- Rental check-out: 12 noon
- Minimum check-in age is
21years.
- Guests aged
17years and under at the time of check-in are considered children.
After Hours Arrival
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If your plans change and you need to arrive outside of normal business hours, please refer to your confirmed reservation information. Or, contact the campground at (610) 488-6319 prior to arrival to make late arrival arrangements.
Reservation Policies
- Prices and site type are subject to availability and change.
- The rates displayed do not include any applicable service fees or charges for optional incidentals.
Deposit Policies
- Your credit card will be charged Itinerary Total prior to arrival, up to a maximum deposit of one night rack rate. Any remaining balance is due prior to arrival.
Cancellation & Refund Policies
- In the case of multiple sites booked, cancellation penalties apply to each site that is cancelled or changed.
- No refunds will be issued for early check-out.
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RV campsites: We allow full refunds for cancellations up to 2 days prior to your arrival date for daily and weekly reservations.
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Rental accommodations: We allow full refunds for cancellations 7 days prior to your arrival date for daily and weekly reservations.
- Daily and weekly reservations: for cancellations received less than the required notice period prior to arrival, your deposit will be forfeited up to one night rack rate.
- Extended stays: For long-term reservations (28 days or longer), we allow full refunds for cancellations up to 60 days prior to your arrival date. For cancellations received less than the required notice period prior to arrival, the deposit amount will be held on account for a future stay.
Pet Policy
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Pets are allowed on all campsites and in some rentals.We do not allow pets in some rental types; however, we do allow service animals and a service animal may have stayed in a rental.
Campground Services & Information
- Site assignments cannot be guaranteed.
- Tent sites are two nights minimum.
- Electric golf carts only permitted.






















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