Arriving in Gettysburg, PA with a rented RV

Two adjacent public lands extend the playbook for renters whose trip plan extends beyond city limits: Gettysburg National Military Park and Caledonia State Park. The two arterials worth scenic-drive time are Lincoln Highway (US-30) east-west and Adams County Pennsylvania Scenic Route 116. Tank-dump access lives at Drummer Boy Camping Resort ($10); propane at U-Haul of Gettysburg on 1700 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

The calendar moment that swings local availability is Gettysburg Battle Anniversary Reenactment on first weekend of July — massive civil war reenactment audience; all area camping books out 6+ months ahead. Aim for April through May and September through October; skip January through February. The single most expensive mistake locals see arriving rigs make is showing up to gettysburg reenactment weekend without a 6-month reservation, and it all campgrounds within 60 mi of gettysburg sold out 9+ months ahead at 3-5x rates.