RV Rental Orwigsburg, PA

Book a campervan rental in Orwigsburg and make the short drive east to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, a research center, and conservation training site that’s located along the Appalachian Flyway. It’s a prime destination for viewing and learning about hawks, eagles, and falcons, which are identified and counted by staff to provide the world's longest record of raptor populations. Follow the Lookout Trail that leads to the various raptor viewing sites along a ridge of Hawk Mountain or embark on one of the hiking routes that connect to the Appalachian Trail.

A short drive north from Orwigsburg takes you to the Locust Lake State Park, which centers around a 52-acre lake. Take to the waters by boat and canoe or enjoy a dip at one of the designated swimming areas, with hiking trails radiating from the shores. The park is particularly popular with anglers looking to catch bass, pickerel, and panfish and is stocked several times throughout the year with brown and brook trout.

Orwigsburg is also within easy access of the Tuscarora State Park, which is named after the Tuscarora Indians who once inhabited the area. It’s another popular fishing destination for bass, yellow perch, and trout, with the Tuscarora Lake ringed by a walking trail. Follow the hiking route that leads along a former logging road, or ascend to the summit of Locust Mountain for sweeping views across the park.

Pick up your travel trailer rental in Orwigsburg and drive south to the Appalachian RV Campground in Shartlesville. It offers spacious sites with full hookups, a swimming pool, and cable TV connections, as well as an on-site restaurant if you don’t feel like cooking.

Also in Shartlesville is the Mountain Springs Camping Resort, which features more than 290 RV sites that range from fully-shaded back-ins to pull-throughs. Take advantage of the ping pong tables, volleyball court, and swimming pools, as well as a range of planned activities throughout the summer months.

Or, you can drive to nearby Auburn and the Christmas Pines Campground where you can choose between their 30 and 50-amp RV sites. There’s a children’s playground, a basketball court, and on-site laundry facilities, as well as fishing available in the private pond.

You can make the 15-minute drive into Hamburg to the local Walmart where you may be able to camp for a night or two with the manager’s permission.

If you’re interested in the heritage of Orwigsburg, stop in at the Orwigsburg Historical Society & Museum, which preserves the culture, history, and architecture of Orwigsburg and Southern Schuylkill County. Check the historical exhibits on display or chat with their friendly staff to hear their local insights. It’s just a short walk from the main street of Orwigsburg where you can browse the local retail shops or grab a bite to eat at the cafes.

Pick up your RV rental near Orwigsburg and make the short drive south to explore the historic streets of Hamburg. Visit the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum that features a permanent model train layout, not to mention numerous pieces of rolling stock from the Reading Railroad. Watch the short video that details the history of the railroad, then step inside the recreated 1930s Station Agent’s Office to get a behind-the-scenes look at the business of railroading.

If you’re traveling with kids, make a point of visiting the Crystal Cave in nearby Kutztown that’s renowned for its crystalline formations. Discover the geology of caves in the Crystal Cave Theater, then embark on a guided tour 125 feet under the ground to see what nature has created. There’s also the opportunity to pan for gemstones and play miniature golf, with an ice cream parlor and restaurant also on site.

Orwigsburg is home to a supermarket where you can stock up on groceries and has a good selection of eateries for dining out, as well as a gas station if you want to fill up your camper rental in Orwigsburg.

Whether you’re visiting Schuylkill County for its railroad history or raptor refuge, book an RV in Orwigsburg and start exploring.