This Waterpark Campground In Pennsylvania Belongs At The Top Of Your Summer Bucket List
By Beth Price-Williams|Updated on April 19, 2023(Originally published April 14, 2023)
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
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What’s better than a waterpark? Well, how about a waterpark right smack dab in the middle of a magical summer camping resort? While your days away, slipping down slides, standing under cool mists of water, and lounging in the pool. Or sunbathe on the soft sand of a golden beach. But that’s just the beginning of your journey to this campground with one of the best waterparks in Pennsylvania.
Lake Raystown Resort promises something for everyone - whether you're seeking the ultimate luxury or you prefer a traditional camping experience.
From villas and bungalows to RV and tent sites, this campground with a waterpark in Pennsylvania has a little bit of everything.
Start your adventure at this waterpark campground by checking into your overnight accommodations. (Good news! The waterpark is open to day visitors, too.)
The cozy yurts sleep between four and six guests and promise such amenities as wifi, climate control, a television, and a mini-fridge. You have a very short stroll to the bathrooms.
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Where will you camp out? In a unique yurt? A traditional log cabin? The lodge? Or will you park your RV in a picture-perfect spot?
If you prefer accommodation that has a private bathroom, consider the resort cabins and cottages. Both offer many of the amenities of home - a bathroom, heat and A/C, and a kitchen.
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Once you're settled in, start your adventure at the WildRiver Waterpark.
Wild River Waterpark is open weather-permitting, and it's usually not open seven days a week. Check for hours and days before heading over to the water park in Pennsylvania.
Zoom down one of the two slides that twist, turn, and curve down 380 thrilling feet. Zip down the Atomic Blaster. Or experience the White Water Innertube Ride.
Whether you're seeking thrills and chills or just want to kick back and relax, you'll find just what you're looking for at this waterpark campground in Pennsylvania.
WildRiver Waterpark usually opens for the season on Memorial Day weekend. Be sure to check hours before you head over to the Pennsylvania waterpark.
If you plan on visiting WildRiver Waterpark frequently during the summer, consider purchasing a Season Blast Past. Several all-day passes are also available.
When you're not hanging out at the waterpark, lounge on the sandy beach at Lake Raystown Resort. The shimmering lake beckons sunbathers, swimmers, and boaters.
While at Lake Raystown Resort, enjoy a plethora of amenities - paddle boat rentals, hiking trails, a playground, and convenience stores. The resort is also pet-friendly.
Have you been to WildRiver Waterpark at Lake Raystown Resort, one of the best waterparks in Pennsylvania? Did you spend an action-packed day or camp out for a few nights at this spectacular campground? Share your experience in the comments! Or are you up for an impromptu camping adventure? If so, take a peek at these seven campgrounds in Pennsylvania where reservations aren’t required!
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Beth Price-Williams|April 19, 2023
Where can I find the best camping in Pennsylvania?
Splash Magic Campground in Northumberland features cabin rentals and RV spots and a full list of family-friendly amenities, including a pool, mini golf, and bumper boats.
Wolfs Camping Resort in Knox offers rental trailers and cabins and such fun activities as volleyball, swimming, and golfing.
Keen Lake Resort Campground in Waymart boasts a spring-fed lake. You can pitch a tent, rent a cabin, or park your RV.
Hersheypark Camping Resort in Hershey makes it easy to explore all that Hershey has to offer. Spend your days riding at the park then return to your RV, cabin, or tent.