Mcmillan Woods Scout And Youth Group Campground

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·Gettysburg National Military Park
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Overview

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion," Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address." McMillan Woods Youth Campground is part of Gettysburg National Military Park, located in a wooded area just west of Seminary Ridge. It is a primitive, walk-in campground available to organized youth groups only (Scouts, schools, church youth groups). The campground is generally open from the weekend after Easter through the last weekend in October.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Hike In Distance To Site

    (Up to 175')

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 10)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (All campsites have Shade)

  • Site Access

    (All campsites have Site Acceses)

Natural Features

Common recreation area at McMillan Woods Campground - Credits: GNMP
Campground host site at McMillan Woods Campground - Credits: GNMP
Campground rules and information kiosk next to parking lot - Credits: GNMP
Potable water faucets located next to the campground host at McMillan Woods Campground - Credits: GNMP
Gettysburg National Military Park, located in south central Pennsylvania, encompasses approximately 6,000 acres of farmland, pastures, woodlots and forests. Gettysburg's diverse landscape provides a noteworthy habitat for wildlife observation. During a typical day at the battlefield, visitors are likely to see white-tailed deer, red fox, squirrels, raccoons, red-tailed hawks, and numerous song birds.

Recreation

Little Round Top panorama - Credits: GNMP
Recreational activities in Gettysburg National Military Park include hiking, biking, and attending a park ranger program. The Boy Scout Heritage Trail Guide book is available at the book store, and includes a stop at the Visitor Center/National Cemetery, two hiking trails through the battlefield at Gettysburg, a tour of historic downtown Gettysburg, and a tour of the Eisenhower National Historic Site. Bikes may be ridden on the park's tour roads; all riders under the age of 12 are required to wear a helmet.

Permitted Equipment

  • tent-Up to 25ft

Nearby Attractions

Destination Gettysburg staffs a representative at the park's Visitor Center desk, or you can check their webpage atwww.DestinationGettsyburg.com.

Additional Information

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