Dispersed Camping in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Showing 41 locations in Cumberland County.
Big Flat Camping Area
A flat, semi-developed ridge-top camping area in Michaux State Forest featuring lettered sites (A through I) arranged around a large gravel parking lot. Highly popular with motorized trail riders, the site is directly adjacent to ATV and dirt bike paths. Facilities include vault toilets, fire rings, and bear-proof trash bins. No drinking water is available.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
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City Island North Lot
A large paved municipal parking lot located on City Island in the Susquehanna River. It offers beautiful views of the bridges and downtown Harrisburg, with parking tolerated overnight in the North Lot.
Colonel Denning State Park Campground
A developed state park campground offering standard campsites nestled in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with access to nearby scenic hiking trails.
Cracker Barrel Carlisle
A convenient overnight stop off Interstate 81. Designated RV and trailer parking is located on the side of the building, offering a flat surface for a quick night of rest.
Cracker Barrel Mechanicsburg
A reliable and safe overnight option located behind the adjacent hotel complex, offering dedicated RV parking spaces. Some highway noise is present from the nearby interstate, and early morning deliveries or dumpster services can occur.
Flat Rock - Michaux Campsite #10
A designated rustic campsite located deep within Michaux State Forest along Flat Rock Haul Road.
Hairy Springs - Michaux Campsite #8
A quiet and primitive designated campsite tucked away off Michener Cabin Road in Michaux State Forest, providing an excellent basecamp near local hiking trails and scenic ridges.
Home Depot Carlisle
A well-lit and spacious parking lot off Interstate 81. Highly accessible for larger rigs needing a quiet night of sleep away from the main highway corridor.
Independence Avenue Urban Stealth Zone
A commercial and light-industrial corridor off Independence Avenue near major highways, containing a large paved lot from a demolished hotel where self-contained rigs occasionally overnight. Expect high highway noise.
Laurel Run Road Dispersed Campsites
A scenic corridor of designated primitive campsites scattered along Laurel Run Road in Tuscarora State Forest. These sites provide peaceful forest environments with good spacing.
Marshall Road Urban Stealth Zone
An urban roadside parking option along Marshall Road in Carlisle, offering level spots in a quiet suburban environment. Ideal for discreet overnight stays.
Meadows Road Campsites
A collection of designated primitive motorized campsites located along Meadows Road within Tuscarora State Forest. These peaceful sites offer individual pull-ins amidst quiet woodlands.
Michaux State Forest - Campsite 13
Designated rustic motorized campsite #13 nestled in a quiet, wooded setting along EUB Camp Haul Road within Michaux State Forest.
Pine Tree Pull Out
A quiet, secluded pullout located along Dug Hill Trail within the state forest. Features a flat gravel pad blocked by large rocks, with a small cleared space for tent camping just beyond the barrier.
Planet Fitness - Enola
Paved parking lot for an active commercial fitness center, typically requiring a membership or manager permission for overnight stays.
Planet Fitness - Mechanicsburg
A well-lit commercial parking lot located in a convenient suburban area near the highway and local services. This location provides a secure option for a quick overnight stay, with 24-hour facility access available to gym members.
Planet Fitness Carlisle
Standard paved parking lot at the Carlisle Planet Fitness. Offers level spaces close to interstate exits, local shopping, and essential services. This is a reliable choice for self-contained rigs.
Planet Fitness Shiremanstown
Standard paved parking lot outside of Planet Fitness in Shiremanstown. Best suited for short-term stealth stays for self-contained rigs, preferably for active gym members.
Shippensburg Planet Fitness
Paved commercial lot in Shippensburg. Best suited for brief, self-contained overnight stops for gym members, subject to management consent.
Shippensburg Walmart Overnight
A quiet Walmart parking lot in Shippensburg, highly regarded for an overnight stop. Store management typically permits overnight stays, requesting that self-contained vehicles park near the horse stalls or the perimeter by Wendy's.
Susquehanna Water Trail - River Mile 73-74 Campsites
Primitive boat-in and hike-in campsites located on the islands of the Susquehanna River. These sites are part of the Susquehanna River Water Trail system and are designated specifically for river paddlers and trail users.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 075
Primitive campsite 075, offering a peaceful designated forest site along the eastern stretch of Laurel Run Road.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 080
A designated primitive roadside campsite located along Mountain Top Drive within the scenic Tuscarora State Forest.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 082
Designated state forest campsite 082 offering a peaceful wooded setting.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 084
Designated campsite 084, located within the peaceful, wooded environs of the state forest.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 085
Designated primitive roadside campsite 085 located in a forested hollow along Laurel Run Road.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 086
Designated primitive campsite 086 along Laurel Run Road. Quiet and shaded by tall hardwoods.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 088
Designated primitive campsite 088 located near the eastern end of Laurel Run Road. Private and surrounded by mixed forest.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 089
Designated primitive motorized campsite 089 located along Meadows Road, featuring a flat clearing under forest canopy.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 090
Designated primitive motorized campsite 090 on Meadows Road. Offers a secluded, shaded area ideal for small camper rigs.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 091
Designated primitive campsite 091 along Elk Hill Road inside Tuscarora State Forest.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 092
A designated motorized campsite located along Bower Mountain Road within Tuscarora State Forest.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 094
Designated primitive campsite 094 located in Tuscarora State Forest.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 097
Designated primitive campsite 097 located along Elk Hill Road in Tuscarora State Forest.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 101
A quiet, primitive campsite located along Wolf Road within Tuscarora State Forest.
Tuscarora State Forest Dispersed Campsites
A collection of designated primitive dispersed campsites nestled within the Tuscarora State Forest, offering quiet forest settings.
Walmart Camp Hill
Regular parking lot at a smaller-format Walmart in Camp Hill. Suitable for an overnight stay, but expect some passing train noise and morning traffic. Best to park in the far corner of the lot.
West Fairview Urban Stealth
Street parking options along residential and commercial streets in the West Fairview area, offering close proximity to downtown. Standard street restrictions apply.
White Rocks Trailside Campsite
This trailside campsite sits in a typical wooded Appalachian forest setting near White Rocks.