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With a long list of nearby attractions and on-site amenities, the western-themed Circle M RV campground in the heart of Amish Country is one of our largest camping resorts. There are many organized activities for children at Circle M RV Campground. Whether you want to sit back and relax or take an excursion to a local attraction, you will find Circle M RV Campground conveniently located. We have easy access sites, some with three point hook-ups. Be sure to plan a trip that includes a stop at Circle M RV campground and you'll fall in love with the beautiful streamside settings and friendly staff.
From the South:Take Rt. 30 and proceed east towards Lancaster to the Millersville exit. Turn right unto Rt. 741 east for 5.7 miles to campground entrance on left. From Harrisburg: From I-283 take Rt. 741 east. Campground is on the left approximately 9 miles. From the West: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike east to Exit 266. Take Rt. 72 south from there towards Lancaster to the junction of Rt. 30. Turn right onto Rt. 30 west and take to the Millersville exit. Follow directions from New Jersey above. From Metro NY and NJ: NJ Turnpike to junction of PA Turnpike Exit 6. Take PA Turnpike west to exit 286 to Route 222 south. Follow directions from New Jersey above.
My wife and I have been coming here for about 10 years now, we've stayed at many different sites, but decided to go annual. We like being annual BUT the price keeps going up every year and a whole lot, but nothing has changed at the campground besides new sites that DON'T benefit anyone, just more people, more crowded, and more people speeding around the 10miles posted signs. Now the campground itself is a very nice,clean place, staff are AWESOME and helpful, has lots of amenities, there's a covered very nice miniature golf,basketball court, volleyball court, playground, store,2 pools one indoor, one outdoor, Activities center, river that runs through...kids/adults activities are kinda old and the same thing over and over ! They took out the small restaurant on site in the campground to do food trucks instead but 1- they are expensive
2- mostly gone before dinner hours
3- the same one's are here often
The little restaurant that was open was great, open during dinner and activities, reasonable prices, good food. Not sure the reason they closed the restaurant but MANY of us that camp here wants it back !!! So as I said 3 years ago we payed under $4000 for an annual, the next year it went up a few hundred to $4400 now it's getting out of control and went up to $4900 for 2024 !! Way way 2 much ! When we asked why we are paying much more then other sites our answer was we have a "premium " site , BUT there are 3 other camper's in the same area as us and they only pay $4400... and we asked how and why is that but didn't get a response !!! And to top it off you still have to pay your own electric and still HAVE to maintain your TT yearly pass , another $500 ! They should use that $500 towards the annual but of course it's always about the money and this campground is NO exception! Money hungry/greed ! So this will be our last year at this campground and WILL find one in the lancaster area for a whole lot less $ , sad to leave but when everything is now way more expensive in life, camping shouldn't be going up in price as fast as circle m is ! Shame on you TT for only worrying about how fat your pockets get ! Anywho happy camping and enjoy life !
I stayed here from 10/01 to 10/14/2023 for work. This campground is always clean, everyone is friendly and the prices for RV sites are very reasonable (especially for 2023). I don't use the bath houses a lot but when I do, they are always clean. 90% of the sites are mostly level but bring some leveling blocks just in case. All of the hook ups work as advertised. They do charge separate for cable Tv and Verizon reception is "iffy" at best.
See you next year Circle M folks!!!
I haven’t used the cabins. We use our RV at the campsites. The campground is well maintained. The staff is friendly and helpful. Two swimming pools. Activities including a band on Saturday nights. There are sites on the river for fishing and tubing. Food trucks available at times. Recommend highly.
I absolutely love this campground! It's beautiful and peaceful, and the campsites are spacious. A bonus? Not a lot of "lookie loos" flying around on golf carts riding past your campsite 100 times a day. Plus, who doesn't love getting a picture of the Big Dipper from your camp spot? Yes, look closely, it's the Big Dipper in the night photo. How cool is that?? I know my husband and I will be back. Our daughter lives about 20-25 minutes away, so we got to visit with her too, also a bonus!! 😊
Sites for 25' rigs r limited. We were first directed to Upper Mohawk where the sites were small, packed together and uneven. Power pedestal had been previously backed into and pushed up against water spigot handle making it very difficult to operate. Water spigot valve leaked. After 1 night we relocated to site I19. The site itself was great, unfortunately the road traffic noise ruined any experience sitting outdoors. While the bathrooms were relatively clean, and well heated, the shower heads were terrible and sprayed water very unevenly. Lastly, the spa was a big attraction for us for after fall hikes and bike rides. When we arrived, the spa was inoperative and remained that way the entire 5 days we were there. This was my first Thousand Trails location (received trial membership with recent RV purchase). I was not encouraged to become a paying member after this experience.
