Searching for Hershey area family campgrounds and amusement park RV sites usually comes down to one practical question: can you park the rig somewhere sane and still give the kids a full day of rides, trails, or water? Families comparing options want the same three things in every listing — a clear category, a real location, and enough public feedback to judge whether the stop fits a short weekend or a longer road trip.
This roundup covers the twelve entries supplied for this comparison. Each one is described only with the data available in the listing: its category, its city and state where provided, its rating, and its review count. Nothing here is padded with invented amenities, hookup types, prices, or opening hours, because those details change constantly and should always be confirmed with the property before you book.
Use the list as a shortlist, not a booking engine. Compare the category first (amusement park versus state park versus recreation area), then the location, then the review volume, which tells you how much public feedback exists to read before you commit a travel day.
★★★★☆ 4.4 · 7,884 reviews
Everglades Safari Park is listed in the Wildlife and safari park category with a 4.4 rating across 7,884 reviews. For families building an itinerary that alternates campground downtime with a single big outing, an animal-focused attraction is a natural counterpart to a ride-heavy park day. The high review volume means there is a substantial body of public feedback to read before you commit a travel day. The listing does not include a city, state, or street address, so confirm the exact location, admission, and vehicle rules directly with the park before routing your RV toward it.
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★★★★★ 4.8 · 8,148 reviews
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area sits in Fredericksburg, TX, listed under the State park category with a 4.8 rating from 8,148 reviews. The address is given as 16710 Ranch Rd 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. A rating at this level combined with that review volume makes it one of the strongest-supported entries in this comparison. Texas hill-country state parks are a common anchor for family road trips, and this one is easy to place on a map before you plan anything else. Check current park access and camping rules with the park directly.
Address: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, United States
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★★★★★ 4.6 · 9,626 reviews
Lake Perris State Recreation Area is in Perris, CA, listed as a State park with a 4.6 rating across 9,626 reviews, at Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571. Recreation areas of this type are typically the backbone of a family RV itinerary because they combine a destination with a place to base yourself. The review count is among the higher ones in this list, so there is plenty of public feedback to weigh. Confirm current entrance, camping, and vehicle policies with the park before you build a schedule around it.
Address: Lake Perris State Recreation Area, Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571, United States
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★★★★★ 4.6 · 18,409 reviews
Lake Mead National Recreation Area is listed as a Park in Boulder City, NV, at 10 Lakeshore Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005, with a 4.6 rating from 18,409 reviews. That review volume is the second highest in this comparison and signals a heavily documented destination, which is useful when you are planning a long-haul family trip and want to read widely before committing. National recreation areas often serve as multi-day bases rather than single stops. Verify current fees, access routes, and camping regulations directly with the managing agency.
Address: Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 10 Lakeshore Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005
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★★★★★ 4.7 · 64,284 reviews
The Island in Pigeon Forge is categorized as an Amusement park with a 4.7 rating across 64,284 reviews, the largest review volume in this entire list. For families whose Hershey-style trip is really about rides, shows, and a walkable evening out, an amusement park entry like this is the closest match to the theme-park half of the keyword. The listing does not supply a city, state, or address, so treat the name as the starting point and confirm location, parking, and RV-suitable access with the property before you plan around it.
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★★★★★ 4.6 · 50,441 reviews
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is listed under the Amusement park category with a 4.6 rating from 50,441 reviews. Like the other amusement entries here, it represents the ride-and-attraction side of a family itinerary rather than the campground side, which makes it useful as the anchor day in a longer RV loop. The review volume is very high, so public feedback is easy to find and compare. No city, state, or address was included in the supplied listing, so confirm the exact location and any vehicle or parking restrictions directly before you go.
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★★★★★ 4.8 · 24,122 reviews
Watkins Glen State Park is in Watkins Glen, NY, at 1009 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, rated 4.8 from 24,122 reviews under the State park category. This is one of the highest-rated and most-reviewed entries in the comparison, and the full street address makes it straightforward to slot into a route plan. New York state parks are a frequent choice for families mixing a scenic stop with a campground base. Confirm current park hours, access, and camping availability with the park before finalizing dates.
Address: Watkins Glen State Park, 1009 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, United States
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★★★★★ 4.8 · 18,002 reviews
Hocking Hills State Park is listed as a Park in Logan, OH, with a 4.8 rating across 18,002 reviews. The address supplied is Hocking Hills State Park, Logan, OH 43138. Ohio is a practical midpoint for many families driving between the Midwest and the Northeast, which makes a park stop here easy to justify on a longer RV route. The rating and review volume are both strong, so there is a deep pool of public feedback to review. Verify current park regulations, access points, and camping details with the park directly.
Address: Hocking Hills State Park, Logan, OH 43138, United States
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★★★★★ 4.9 · 11,254 reviews
Gooseberry Falls State Park is in Two Harbors, MN, at 3206 MN-61, Two Harbors, MN 55616, and carries a 4.9 rating from 11,254 reviews under the State park category. That 4.9 is the highest rating in this entire comparison, which makes it the standout entry if rating alone is your sorting criterion. Northern Minnesota is a serious drive for most families, so treat this as a destination trip rather than a weekend add-on. Confirm current park hours, permits, and camping rules with the park before booking anything.
Address: Gooseberry Falls State Park, 3206 MN-61, Two Harbors, MN 55616, United States
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★★★★★ 4.8 · 7,735 reviews
Sweetwater Creek State Park is located at 1750 Mt Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122, listed under the State park category with a 4.8 rating across 7,735 reviews. The state is supplied as GA even though the city field is not populated in the listing. A 4.8 rating with this review volume puts it among the better-supported entries here, and the full street address makes route planning simple. Georgia state parks are a common base for family road trips through the Southeast. Confirm current access, hours, and camping policies with the park directly.
Address: Sweetwater Creek State Park, 1750 Mt Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122, United States
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★★★★★ 4.7 · 8,735 reviews
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is categorized as a Nature preserve in Utah, with a 4.7 rating from 8,735 reviews. The supplied address is listed simply as Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah, United States, so the exact entry point is not specified in the data. Large recreation areas of this kind work best as multi-day bases rather than quick stops, which suits families travelling with an RV. Read public feedback before you commit, and confirm current fees, access roads, and camping regulations with the managing agency.
Address: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah, United States
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★★★★★ 4.7 · 7,303 reviews
Kelly Park - Rock Springs is listed in the Park category with a 4.7 rating across 7,303 reviews. The supplied listing does not include a city, state, or street address, so this entry should be treated as a name to verify before it goes into a route plan. The rating is solid and the review volume is healthy, which means there is enough public feedback to form a judgement without guessing. Confirm the exact location, access rules, and any vehicle restrictions directly with the park before you commit a travel day to it.
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How We Selected These Places
This comparison was assembled strictly from the structured listing data supplied for each entry: category, city and state where available, latitude and longitude, rating, and review count. Entries were ordered and described by how clearly they fit a family-oriented outdoor or amusement itinerary, how specific their geographic data is, and how much public review volume backs them up. No site visits were made, no properties were tested, and no amenities, prices, hours, or services were assumed. Where the listing did not include a city, state, or address, that field was omitted rather than guessed. Ratings and review counts are reproduced exactly as supplied and reflect only what the source data states at the time of publication.
Tips
Treat every entry on this list as a shortlist item, not a confirmed booking. Categories tell you what kind of stop it is, but they do not tell you whether an RV can physically get in, whether overnight stays are allowed, or what a site costs — those details are not in the supplied data and must come from the property or managing agency. Match the stop to the shape of your trip: amusement parks work as single anchor days, while state parks and national recreation areas work better as multi-day bases. Read recent public feedback rather than only the aggregate rating, since a 4.8 built on twenty thousand reviews reads differently from a 4.8 built on a few hundred. Finally, build a backup option into every leg of the route, because family travel plans shift and a second confirmed stop nearby is worth more than a perfect itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are all twelve locations on this list actually in the Hershey, Pennsylvania area?
- No. The entries supplied for this comparison span several states, including Texas, California, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Minnesota, Georgia, and Utah, plus several listings where no city or state was provided. The list is framed around the Hershey area family campgrounds and amusement park RV sites search because that is the trip type being planned, but each individual entry should be checked against its own supplied city and state before you route toward it.
- How were these locations ranked?
- They were compared using only the structured listing data: category, city and state where available, address where available, rating, and review count. No site visits were made and no amenities, prices, hours, or services were assumed. Entries with a complete address and strong review volume are easier to plan around, while entries missing a city or state are flagged as needing verification.
- Which entry has the highest rating in this comparison?
- Gooseberry Falls State Park in Two Harbors, MN, carries a 4.9 rating from 11,254 reviews, the highest rating supplied for any entry here. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Watkins Glen State Park, Hocking Hills State Park, and Sweetwater Creek State Park all follow at 4.8.
- Which entry has the most reviews?
- The Island in Pigeon Forge has 64,284 reviews, the largest volume in this list, followed by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk at 50,441 and Watkins Glen State Park at 24,122. High review volume means more public feedback is available to read, not that a location is automatically the better fit for your family.
- Does this article confirm RV hookups, overnight camping, or site prices?
- No. The supplied data does not include hookup types, overnight camping availability, opening hours, admission prices, or amenity lists for any of these entries. Those details must be confirmed directly with each park, recreation area, or attraction before you plan an overnight stay or budget a trip.
Conclusion
Comparing Hershey area family campgrounds and amusement park RV sites works best when you separate the two halves of the trip: the anchor day at an amusement park, and the base you return to at night. This list gives you twelve starting points, each described only with the category, location, rating, and review volume that was actually supplied. Use the ratings to narrow the field, use the review counts to judge how much public feedback exists, and use the addresses where provided to check the driving reality. Everything else — hookups, fees, hours, access — belongs in a direct conversation with the property before you book.
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