Gettysburg Battlefield Resort earns its name through location more than anything else. We were parked on the southern end of the battlefield, which put the marquee stops just a few minutes from our door. Devil's Den, the Longstreet observation tower, Sachs Covered Bridge, and the National Military Park visitor center were all a short roll away, and the Eisenhower site was practically next door. For a history-minded trip, it is hard to beat being this close to the ground you came to see.
The site itself worked well for us. Our pull-through was plenty long for the truck and the 45-foot coach, and it sat level. The full hookups were exactly where they should be, and the electric, water, and sewer all performed without a hiccup. Cell signal held up well, and Starlink had a clean view of the sky. The nights were quiet, we felt safe the whole stay, and our neighbors could not have been friendlier.
The pool is a genuine highlight. It is large, it looked well kept, and it would carry an afternoon easily if you wanted to stay put. We have a washer and dryer aboard the coach, so we very rarely use the camp laundry, though it looked clean and well kept in passing. The grounds carry the usual resort extras such as shuffleboard, basketball, volleyball, a dog park, and a camp store.
I will be straight about the two places this resort fell short. Check-in did not go smoothly. The gate staff were short with us, and even though our site was ready, we were sent down the road to wait 15 minutes before we could pull in. We were handed an unmarked map and thin directions, and we found the site mostly by working it out ourselves. Most parks handle that first impression with more warmth, and a better welcome would go a long way here. Putting a bad taste in your guest mouth right when the pull in after a day of driving isn’t a good way to set a first impression.
The other issue is upkeep. Much of the property needs attenti
on. Weeds run through the gravel pads and the grass alike, the gravel roads and sites throw a fair amount of dust when engines are running, and the bathhouse is dated and in real need of both a deep cleaning and a refresh. Fences needed painting, the pond was covered in algae, and even the sign was filthy. There was a general sense of disrepair
throughout the park. None of it made the stay unpleasant for us because we were usually out exploring. But it is visible, and at $65 a night I expected a property that had a little bit more upkeep.
This park suits travelers who plan to be out on the battlefield most of the day or parked by the pool, and who value location and solid hookups over polish. If you fit that description, the spot delivers what matters most. We had a fine stay overall, though we would weigh the other parks in the area before booking here again.
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