Caledonia State Park - United States

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About Caledonia State Park

RV quick facts for Caledonia State Park

DetailInformation
Reservation windowUp to 12 months in advance through the Pennsylvania State Parks reservation system
Full hookupsNo full hookups; electric sites available at the family campground
Dump stationSanitary dump station available on site
Generator hoursQuiet hours 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.; generator use restricted outside those hours
Cell serviceGenerally reliable along US Route 30; variable inside campground loops
Road restrictionsAccess via US Route 30 with mountain grades; no tunnels or weight-restricted bridges on approach
PetsPet-friendly loops available in the family campground; leash required
SeasonCampground operates seasonally (typically April through late October); day-use areas open year-round

Best time to visit Caledonia State Park

Late spring through early fall is the most popular window, with May and June offering mild temperatures, blooming mountain laurel, and lower humidity before peak summer crowds arrive. July and August are the busiest months thanks to the swimming pool, creek play, and school vacation, so RV sites should be reserved well in advance. September and October deliver excellent fall foliage in the South Mountain ridges and quieter campground evenings, making them the best shoulder season for RV travel. The campground typically operates from April through late October, and winter visits are limited to day use only.

Jan 70 mm
38°F - 21°F

Campground closed, day-use only

Feb 65 mm
41°F - 23°F

Campground closed, day-use only

Mar 85 mm
51°F - 32°F

Campground closed, day-use only

Apr 85 mm
63°F - 41°F

Campground typically opens mid to late month

May 100 mm
72°F - 51°F

Mild and green; pool not yet open

Jun 105 mm
81°F - 60°F

Pool opens; reservations fill quickly

Jul 100 mm
85°F - 64°F

Peak season; humid with afternoon thunderstorms

Aug 95 mm
83°F - 62°F

Peak season; book well in advance

Sep 90 mm
76°F - 54°F

Warm days, cool nights; crowds thin after Labor Day

Oct 80 mm
64°F - 43°F

Peak fall foliage; campground typically closes late in the month

Nov 75 mm
52°F - 34°F

Campground closed, day-use only

Dec 75 mm
41°F - 25°F

Campground closed, day-use only

Things to do at Caledonia State Park

  • Appalachian National Scenic Trail Moderate
    RV parking available

    The Appalachian Trail crosses directly through Caledonia State Park, offering easy trail access right from the park. RVers can walk on for a short out-and-back or connect to longer ridge hikes in adjacent Michaux State Forest. Parking near the park office and day-use areas accommodates larger vehicles. nps.gov/appa/

  • Thaddeus Stevens Blacksmith Shop and Iron Works Ruins Easy
    RV parking available

    The park preserves the site of the Caledonia Iron Works, the 19th-century furnace complex owned by abolitionist and congressman Thaddeus Stevens and burned by Confederate forces during the Gettysburg Campaign. Interpretive signs and the reconstructed blacksmith shop tell the story. The site sits beside the main day-use parking area.

  • Swimming Pool Easy
    RV parking available

    Caledonia operates a large seasonal public swimming pool near the campground and day-use area. The pool is typically open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, weather permitting. It is a popular family activity on hot summer afternoons.

  • Ramble Trail and Three Valley Trail Easy
    RV parking available

    The Ramble Trail is a short, easy loop that follows Conococheague Creek past the historic iron works site and through mixed hardwood forest. It connects with the Three Valley Trail for a longer hike into the surrounding hills. Both trailheads leave from the day-use parking lots.

  • Caledonia Golf Club Easy
    RV parking available

    A public 18-hole golf course operates within the park boundary and is open to the public during the golf season. Tee times are managed by the course concessionaire. A large lot provides parking suitable for tow vehicles.

  • Totem Pole Playhouse Easy
    RV parking available

    This historic summer stock theater operates inside the park and stages professional productions from June through August. Evening shows pair well with a campground stay. Dedicated theater parking is available near the playhouse.

  • Day Trip to Gettysburg National Military Park Easy
    RV parking available

    Gettysburg National Military Park is about 15 miles east on US Route 30, making Caledonia a convenient RV base for touring the battlefield. The Museum and Visitor Center has designated RV and bus parking. Plan a full day for the auto tour route and cyclorama. nps.gov/gett/

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Caledonia State Park, PA, United States

How to get to Caledonia State Park

The park lies on US Route 30 about 15 miles east of Chambersburg and roughly 15 miles west of Gettysburg, placing most RVers within a 25 to 35 minute drive of Interstate 81 (exit 16 or 20) or US Route 15. From Harrisburg the drive is about 60 miles and 75 minutes, while Baltimore is roughly 90 miles and just under two hours. US Route 30 climbs South Mountain with curves and moderate grades between Fayetteville and the park entrance, so larger rigs should downshift and watch for the truck-warning signs. The nearest commercial airport for fly-and-rent trips is Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), with Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) and Dulles (IAD) as larger alternatives.

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