We went to Gettysburg and liked ti so well we made another reservation for a return trip in October, however, it will not be to the same campground.
We went to Drummer Boy and were placed in a new area which has spacious premium sites with all services well located and the sites are truly wide and long. The fly in the ointment is that the two different sites I had were not level. I am not talking about just slightly off-level, I am talking wheels off the ground off-level. This detracted signifiacntly from our enjoyment as my DW is significantly handicapped and thus had to limit her excursions in and out of the coach due to the height of the steps. Even adding two additional steps still left a very hich step from the last grounded step to the first coach step. Lastly, I beleive that they should tell the potential visitor who asks about Satellite reception that their facility is extremely wooded and as such getting satellite is unlikely. Had they done this I would have selected another campground as I have for my next visit. Whie it is true they have cable TV on our last night several of the channels snowede out and did not return while we were still there.
I can not argue with the amenities at Drummer Boy for they are truly extensive but having a brand new Premium Site with added fee for the Premium site and then finding them off-level ws greatly disappointing.
Ray Siso Jr.
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sisodals wrote: Okay, I believe I am finally going to get my chance to go to Gettysburg. I will have two days there and then an additional two-three days on my return journey. I am interested in several campgrounds and wanted to get some other opinions. This appears to be the most recent thread so I thought it might be a good place to start. I have a 39 foot Bounder, 3 slides, 3 dogs and a handicapped DW. She moves with a walker/cane.
Check out Artillery Ridge. We've spent a lot of time there this season and have enjoyed every experience. The Diorama is very cool - I sat through it twice. Horses on site give it a different feel.
Have stayed at Drummer Boy campground attending a Rally in the past.
The vast majority of the sites at Dummer Boy are drastically unlevel, and the staff is rude and obnoxious.
New owner is a corporation and their customer service philosophy leaves a LOT to be desired.
And paying IN FULL, for your stay, when you book even if it's months in advance is not reasonable.
Good luck. And get their cancellation policy IN WRITING when you book. It seems to change as the wind blows, and used to be posted on their website saying three or four different things.
Good luck if you stay here.
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Three years ago stayed at Artillery Ridge. Used our Passport America card and saved more than our membership for two years. We took the horseback tour of the Battlefield.
So much to do in the area. If you have little ones, go to Boyds Bear. Heck, even without little ones it's a hoot. Had a great meal and very inexpensive. ALso, for little ones- see the "world of little horses" (or something like that). Nice petting zoo and show that kids would like. We had no kids with us but still enjoyed. We bought the CD on the battlefield and took a couple of days to do it all.
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