Pinch
Pond Family Campground & RV Park is located in northern
Lancaster County, midway between Harrisburg and Reading,
just 3 miles from Exit 266 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike
(I-76). Access is easy, and custom directions may be
generated using the interactive Google Map, above.
There is so much to do in Lancaster County! Pinch Pond
is situated in the midst of an area full of fun and
history, although there is no need to leave Pinch Pond
in order to have fun. Many of our guests prefer to
simply relax – reading a book in the shade of towering
trees – or go fishing, hiking, or swimming right here.
When the urge for adventure beckons you from beyond, the
following is just a small sampling of some of the fine
attractions that are only a short distance away.
Amish Countryside of Lancaster County –
Pinch Pond is surrounded by the bucolic fields and
lovely Amish farms that define Lancaster County, with an
old-fashioned charm and homespun warmth. Learn about the
Amish lifestyle in Lancaster County by taking a buggy
ride, touring an Amish home, schoolhouse, and barn,
watching a experiential show about the Amish, browsing
through antique Amish creations, shopping at a farmers’
market, and and filling yourself with good down-home
country style cooking! Turn back the clock, slow down,
and enjoy a weekend of the Amish lifestyle. These
families, farmers and craftsmen follow a deeply
religious, family-centered lifestyle that has maintained
this tradition through a simple way of life that has not
adopted the mainstream culture, yet has adapted in many
necessary ways throughout the last 300 years. Don’t be
surprised if you pass a few horses and buggies!
Hersheypark &
Hershey’s Chocolate World Visitors Center –
From roller coasters to museums, black bears to ballet,
there’s something fun for everyone to do in Hershey!
Learn the history of the town and the man behind the
chocolate bar, Milton S. Hershey. Then, enjoy the
thrilling rides and attractions at the park he built as
a place for his workers to relax! This year-round
world-class resort destination offers the best in
entertainment and accommodations for families and guests
of all ages. Enjoy a family-friendly amusement park,
including 11 thrilling roller coasters, water
attractions, live entertainment, games, unique shops,
and special events during Halloween, Christmas, and
Springtime. Then be sure to visit
ZooAmerica, the North American Wildlife Park. First,
get a taste of Hershey at Hershey’s Chocolate World.
Start your visit on on the free Great American Chocolate
Tour ride, complete with your own free Hershey’s product
sample. Tours are offered daily, year round.
Park at Governor Dick – The Park at
Governor Dick has been named for the late Clarence
Schock, a well-known petroleum baron and philanthropist.
The park is comprised of 1105 acres of woodland in Mount
Gretna and is managed by the Clarence Schock Foundation
and the Lebanon County Commissioners. The park is a
favorite recreation site for hiking, horseback riding,
and bicycling. The parks also includes a sixty-six foot
circular observation tower, from which parts of Lebanon,
Dauphin, York, Lancaster and Berk counties can be seen
on a clear day.
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire at Mount Hope Estate
& Winery – Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I,
invites you to live the excitement and adventure of the
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. Thirty-five acres of
jousting knights and royal delights await as hundreds of
colorfully-costumed characters breathe life into the
mirth and merriment of an authentic recreation of a 16th
century English Village, complete with dozens of
authentic Tudor buildings. Musical performances, magic
acts, fire-breathing, puppet shows, Shakespearean plays,
comical mud beggars and live jousting are just a few of
the entertainments that fill a schedule with over 90
shows daily, unfolding on 12 stages. Enjoy period foods,
micro-brewed ales and a variety of wines from 23 Royal
Kitchens and shop from scores of Renaissance merchants.
If that is not enough, there is much more happening -
year round - at the Mount Hope Estate & Winery!
Strasburg Rail Road – Strolling through the
historic East Strasburg Station and the neighboring town
of Strasburg, exploring the engines and rail cars
up-close and riding beautifully restored trains are so
much fun that you'll almost forget that you're immersed
in a richly educational experience — learning about
steam railroading, agriculture, Amish culture, and PA
Dutch heritage. At the Strasburg Rail Road, your
45-minute train ride is only the beginning. Enjoy shops,
dining spots, and seasonal rides for a day that is just
train fun! The railroad is America’s oldest short-line
railroad, where you will ride authentically restored
passenger cars pulled by a huge, coal-burning steam
locomotive. Choose your experience from First-Class,
Open Air, Coach and more. The dining car offers lunch,
dinner, and a one-of-a-kind experience on popular wine
and cheese tours. Across the road is the
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, where you can
explore a world-class collection of more than 100
locomotives and rail cars on display, including the
priceless Pennsylvania Railroad Historical Collection.
And nearby is the
National Toy Train Museum - another world-class
collection.
For further assistance with planning your Pennsylvania
vacation,
please visit the
Pennsylvania Tourism Office online.
