RV Rental Biglerville, PA

Book an RV rental in Biglerville and drive west to the Michaux State Forest, which sprawls across 85,000 acres over various tracts. It’s named after a French botanist who was responsible for gathering plants at the request of King Louis XVI and was once home to numerous charcoal kilns where grassy meadows exist today. Explore one of the mountain biking trails that traverse the woodlands or embark on a section of the famous Appalachian Trail that extends through the reserve’s borders.

The Michaux State Forest is located adjacent to the Caledonia State Park that’s named for the Caledonia Furnace that was established here in the 1830s. It’s also home to part of Appalachian Trail, as well as an old iron furnace millrace that can be accessed along the Ramble Trail. If you’re visiting during the summer months, check to see what’s showing at the Totem Pole Playhouse, a famous theater that’s located within the park’s bounds.

A highlight of staying in Biglerville is a visit to the Gettysburg National Military Park where the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg took place. It encompasses the Gettysburg Recreational Park that’s packed with kid-friendly facilities, including playgrounds, recreational courts, and a skate park. Keep fit on the 20-station fitness trail or enjoy a stroll along the walking path, then pay your respects at the nearby Gettysburg National Cemetery.

Book a motorhome rental in Biglerville and drive south to the Gettysburg Campground, which conveniently houses an on-site RV repair facility. There are a well-equipped game room and a miniature golf course on site, as well as a swimming pool and a children’s playground.

Also nearby is the Granite Hill Camping Resort, which nestles amidst rolling hills on a 150-acre Civil War-era farm. Aside from recreational courts and four children’s playgrounds, there’s an outdoor swimming pool and a three-acre lake where guests are welcome to fish for bass.

Closer to Gettysburg is the Artillery Ridge Campground, which is situated on the grounds of the Union Artillery Reserve of the Gettysburg Campaign. It’s also family-friendly, with playgrounds, recreational courts, and a heated outdoor pool, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi that guests can access throughout the park.

Park your RV rental near Biglerville and head to the National Apple Museum, which occupies a restored pre-Civil War bank barn to the west of the town center. It focuses on the history of the apple and tree fruit industry in Adams County, with exhibits that detail the picking and shipping of fruit, as well as pest management techniques. See early fruit processing equipment and old photographs taken in the orchards, as well as a recreated 1880's farm kitchen and general store.

Biglerville also makes a good base for visiting the museums of Gettysburg, which detail the lives of soldiers and civilians during the Civil War. Learn about the historic battle that took place here through the interactive exhibits of the Seminary Ridge Museum or explore the artifacts of the Gettysburg Museum of History. Civilian life is the focus at the Rupp House History Center while some evening walking tours offer an after-dark look at some of the site’s haunted landmarks.

Another historic destination not to miss is Fairfield, a nearby town that’s home to more than 100 heritage-listed buildings. Wander through the central business district and surrounding residential streets where buildings dating from the late 18th to mid-19th centuries stand, then visit the Greek Revival-style Musselman Farmhouse. Other buildings of note include the John Miller Manor House that dates to 1797 and the historic tavern of the Mansion House.

Biglerville is home to a small market where you can grab basic supplies, as well as a pizzeria for dining out. There is also a gas station if you want to fill up your campervan rental in Biglerville or you can make the 10-minute drive into Gettysburg where there’s a more extensive choice of services.

Whether you’re visiting Adams County for its Civil War battlefields or state reserves, book an RV in Biglerville and start exploring!