GENERAL INFORMATION

Is the Campground open all year round?
Yes the Campground is open all year round!  Due to the cold weather the water at the campsites is normally turned off November 1. If seasoned weather, we try to keep the water in the full- hook up area on until Thanksgiving.

Does Hershey Highmeadow Campground have package deals?
Unfortunately, we do not have any packages available. Discount tickets for Hersheypark and Dutch Wonderland are available for purchase.

What time is check-in and checkout?
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out for cabins is 11 AM and 1 PM for campsites. Sorry, we are unable to accommodate late check out request for sites and cabins. An additional fee will be charged for early check-in for arrivals prior to 1:00 PM, If the site is available. Sites may not be available for early check-in due to previous reservations.

What is there to do around the area? There are too many things to list!
Hershey’s location is ideal for exciting day trips to the many cultural, historical, educational and entertainment attractions in nearby Harrisburg, Gettysburg and Lancaster. So, while in Hershey, stay and play an extra day at exciting and memorable regional attractions, such as Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park in Lancaster or the battle fields in Gettysburg. A list of area attractions is available at the registration office or at HersheyPa.com

How far is it to Lancaster and Gettysburg from Hershey?
Lancaster is approximately 40 minutes away. Gettysburg is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Do you offer group rates?
Yes, for youth groups and scout troops.  Prices are $7.50 per person per night from May 1 through September 5 and $6.50 per person per night for the rest of the year. These rates are for tent camping with no hook ups. These rates are not available for groups with camping vehicles. The youth group rate does not apply to cabins

Where is a nice place to eat?
Hershey offers a variety of restaurants, from acclaimed gourmet dining and award-winning wine selections, to casual family fare and late night snacks. A list of area restaurants is available at the registration office or visit DiningInHershey.com.

Do you allow pets at the campground?
Pets are not permitted with guest's who are staying in our rental cabins or staying in tents. Therefore guest's in tents or renting cabins must refrain from bringing pets with them. They are not permitted in the pool area, or any public building. We regret any inconvenience this may cause, but experience has shown us that this rule is necessary for many reasons. Quiet pets are permitted with the following restrictions: All pets must be kept on a leash not to exceed 6’ at all times. Pets must not disturb or post a danger to other campers. All pets must be well behaved and quiet. If there are any problems, we will ask you to make other arrangements for your pet, or leave the campground. When your pet is outside it must be supervised at all times. You must clean up after your pet. If you plan to visit Hersheypark, their day kennel,” The Barking Lot " is available for a small fee. The operating hours coincide with the Park schedule. A carrier case is required for boarding the shuttle bus with your pet.

Do you allow more then 1 tent on a site?
We permit one family and one camping unit per site. An additional tent for the registered camper's minor children (under age 18) only will be permitted on the site. An additional tent may be used only with prior approval from the registration office. Tents are not permitted to be set up on any of the sites in the Woodland area.

Does the campground have a late checkout time?
You will need to check with the registration office. You are welcome to stay beyond the check out time; however, Guest must move their RV to the Crestview Area (no hook-up). Extended time is only good until 6pm. If later, campers must purchase another night. Sorry there is not late checkout time for cabins.

Does the campground have early check-in times?
Only if the reserved campsite is available. An early check-in fee will be charged for early check-in prior to 1:00 PM. If the site is not available, campers may put their RV in the Crestview Area until check-in time.

May we put a tent up in the Woodland Area (Full-hookup)?
Sorry, tents are not permitted in this area.

What is the cancellation policy?
We require 10 days notice to cancel; 30 days notice for groups of 20 or more. A refund will be given on cancelled site reservations providing appropriate notice has been received.  A handling charge of $13.00 per site will be deducted from any refund issued and a one night’s deposit will be charged for any cancellation with less than 10 days notice

What time does the Laundry room open?
The laundry room is open 24 hours a day and is located at the barn and Shadyrest Restrooms.

Does the Campground have activities?
Yes, we do have activities in the summer and you can view the schedule here.

When can we make reservations for the next year?
The Campground is currently taking reservations for 2010 & 2011.

Does the Campground have seasonal sites?
Sorry, we do not have seasonal sites available.

Does the Campground apply any discounts, such as AAA or Good Sam’s?
At this time we do not apply any discounts.

CABINS
How many do your cabins sleep?
There are beds for 4 people in the rustic and log cabins and they can accomodate at most 6 people. The extended log cabins have beds for 8 and their maximum occupancy is 8. The deluxe log cabins have beds for up to 7 people and their maximum occupancy is 7. Cot rental is available at the registration office on a first come, first serve basis. Our rates are based on a family of 4 people, and each additional person is $5.00 per night, per person up to the cabin occupancy limits.

Are there restrooms in the cabins?
There is no inside plumbing in the rustic,log or extended log cabins, however restrooms are located near all of the cabins. The deluxe log cabins will have bathroom and showers - May through November 1st.

What is in the cabins?
The rustic cabins include electric, heat/air conditioning, a double bed and a bunk bed, dresser, camper refrigerator, microwave, breakfast bar, ceiling or wall fan, porch, grill, and picnic table and TV with cable and DVD unit. No indoor plumbing. The log cabins include electric, heat/ air conditioning, ceiling or wall fan, a double bed, bunk bed or two single beds, dresser, camper refrigerator, microwave, breakfast bar, porch, grill, and picnic table and TV with cable and DVD unit. No indoor plumbing. The extended log cabins include electric, heat/ air conditioning, ceiling fan, bedroom with 2 double beds with a single bunk bed over it, an additional bunk bed, dresser, camper refrigerator, microwave, dinner table and chairs, porch, grill, and picnic table and TV with cable and DVD unit. No indoor plumbing.
The deluxe log cabins include electric, heat/air conditioning, a double bed and a bunk bed, bunk beds, and queen size sofa ,refrigerator (small), microwave, dinner table and benches, ceiling fan, porch, grill, and picnic table , bathroom and shower (May through Nov 1st) , two burner stove top (no oven) and a TV with cable/DVD unit.

What is the difference between cabins?
The rustic cabin is a one-room paneled cabin with a wood floor. All rustic cabins have a double bed and a set of bunk beds. The log cabin has a wood floor and comes in two different layouts. The one-room layout has a double bed and a set of bunk beds; the cabin with the extended room has a double bed and two single beds. The extended log cabin has a separate bedroom, with 2 double beds with a single bunk over it, and an additional bunk bed. The extended log cabin has a wood floor. The deluxe log cabin has a bathroom and shower (May through Nov 1st) and has a two burner stove top, double bed and a bunk bed, bunk beds, and queen size sofa.

Do the cabins have a fireplace or heat in them?
The cabins do not offer a fireplace. The cabins do have heat.

What time is check-in and checkout time for cabins?
Check-in is 3 PM and after. Checkout for cabins is 11 AM.

Does the Campground have a late checkout time for cabins?
Sorry there is not a late checkout time for cabins.

Does the Campground have cable TV in the cabins?
Al the cabins have TV with cable and DVD unit.

Do the cabins have air conditioning?
Yes.

SPECIAL EVENTS
When is Girl Scout Camp-O-Ree?
Girl Scout Camp-O-Ree is June 4 to June 6, 2010 and June 11 to June 13, 2010. For reservations for Camp-O-Ree please call 1-800-242-4236. The campground is closed to the public during these times.

When is the Antique Automobile Show?
Antique Automobile Show is October 6 - 9, 2010.

When is Halloween In Hershey?
October 15 - 17, October 22 - 24 and October 29 - 31, 2010

Does the Campground have any scheduled activities for Halloween?
Yes, we have a lot of activities here at the Campground. We have campsite decorating, costume and pumpkin decorating contests, trick or treating for all our ghosts and goblins, and we have some games for all ages.

HERSHEYPARK
How far away is Hersheypark?
Approximately 1.5 miles.

Is transportation available to Hersheypark?
Yes, we have a shuttle bus when Hersheypark is open to the general public.

What are the shuttle bus hours and how often does it run?
The shuttle bus runs every 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. It starts 1 hour before the Park opens and stops running 1 hour after the Park closes.

Does the campground sell Hersheypark or Dutch Wonderland tickets?
Yes, we sell discounted admission tickets to Hersheypark and Dutch Wonderland.

When you stay at the Campground are Hersheypark tickets included?
No, Hersheypark tickets are sold separately.

Is Breakfast at the Park included when you stay at the Campground?
No, to participate in Breakfast at the Park you would need to make reservations in advance. There is an additional charge for this event. Reservation for this event can be made through the Campground by calling 1-800-HERSHEY (437-7439).

Does Hersheypark allow pets?
Pets are not permitted inside Hersheypark for their safety and comfort and the safety and comfort of other visitors; however, we do provide a pet kennel with limited accommodations called the "Barking Lot", located under the West stand of the Hersheypark Stadium. There is a daily charge of $8.00 for the kennel service. The hours of operation are 10:00 AM until 1/2 hour after the Hersheypark closes. Water will be provided. If you wish to have your pet walked or fed, you would need to leave the Park and take care of that personally. The "Barking Lot" does not require proof of shots or vaccinations. Animals are maintained in separate cages a total of 35 from small to large sizes. The Barking Lot is air conditioned.

• No privately owned pet crates are permitted to be brought inside the Barking Lot. Pets must use Barking Lot cages.
  
• Reservations are NOT accepted... first-come, first-served.
  
• The Barking Lot will take ANY pet - just FYI. They've been known to keep snakes, ferrets, Guinea pigs in addition to cats and dogs.
  
• There are 35 cages available. Occupancy is not usually a problem.
  
• The Barking Lot is open during Hersheypark Special Events - Halloween In Hershey, Hersheypark Christmas Candylane, and Springtime In the Park.
  
• The exception to this rule would be the specially trained guide dogs for vision or hearing impairments.