62 - near water
Campsite #62 - near water at Susquehannock Campground, PA
$32
Tent Site #62 - near water
| Walk-In | 10 people |
| 35 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
5/22
Campsite #62 - near water Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (6)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 0% |
| 4 star | | 17% |
| 3 star | | 67% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 17% |
@ScottY6419189 · Camped on Jul 13, 2022 at Campsite #62 - near water
Stayed at sites Susquehanna 61 and 62. The site location was great being so close to the lake and not too far away from the bathroom. A few downsides were the lack of trees to provide shade, the steep drop from the parking area to the sites and lack of steps (slipped and fell a few times walking down) and the lack of space between the actual sites. There are 4 sites in this small stretch of camp sites and they are really close together. Could be better off with just 3 sites here.
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@HeatherL387189 · Camped on Jul 10, 2022 at Campsite #62 - near water
We have been coming here for a decade and have camped our way around the waterfront, from the cliffside to the point. This was our last visit to Susquehannock and we have canceled our camping plans there in August.As usual, we paid extra for waterfront sites (61/62) with expectations suited for our visit (shady trees, disabled access, privacy). The sites have been completely renovated, with level tables, better water access, and new fire rings. The sites are on top of each other, they took out a lot of trees, and the rings for 62 and 63 are very close together.There was an extended family w/kids and a dog on our site when we arrived. They moved their brood to the adjacent vacant sites (64/65) and continued to swim and play at 61/62. Then a fam of 4 cut through right next to our camp to the lake. Regrettably, I initiated words. The man told me to read the rules. He was right, there is waterfront access for all now per the rules. It seems we live in a world now where some people just cut through other peoples' campsites. The larger family returned the second night to swim in front us and disregarded any privacy we hoped for on vacation.The rules state that anyone has the right to waterfront access. I think a public waterfront area is warranted for all the campers. But I don't agree with the delivery of the changes. No privacy, no trees as a buffer, and anyone from the campground can drive their 2 cars full of family (then one car back to shuttle a third set of ppl) to hang out in, and boaters from interior sites revving engines on what I had hoped and expected was a nice quiet getaway.We haven't been able to get a site in Susquehannock since the pandemic one reason I was unaware of the changes to the site. But I missed any messaging they might have released regarding changes to the sites and the rules. It now feels like they put in more sites with the promise of water access while removing any semblance of the way it was, the privacy and the ambiance.
@CourtneyR66270 · Camped on Jul 8, 2022 at Campsite #62 - near water
Ive camped at this campground several times over the last few years as their proximity to the MTB trails is perfect. Ive always had a great experience; however, I recently encountered a situation where a campsite next to me was extremely over crowded (well over a dozen people staying at one site) and made the stay a bit uncomfortable.Specifically, camp sites #61 and #62 are a little close to one another without occupants. Add an oversized group and the camping situation is impractical. We were camping at #62 and the very large party at #61 had surrounded our campsite and left for little to no privacy. My recommendation is to reconsider the max amount of occupants at these smaller sites and enforce the set standard. Thanks!
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@CourtneyR66270 · Camped on Jul 8, 2022 at Campsite #62 - near water
I’ve camped at this campground several times over the last few years as their proximity to the MTB trails is perfect. I’ve always had a great experience; however, I recently encountered a situation where a campsite next to me was extremely over crowded (well over a dozen people staying at one site) and made the stay a bit uncomfortable.
Specifically, camp sites #61 and #62 are a little close to one another without occupants. Add an oversized group and the camping situation is impractical. We were camping at #62 and the very large party at #61 had surrounded our campsite and left for little to no privacy. My recommendation is to reconsider the max amount of occupants at these smaller sites and enforce the set standard. Thanks!
Specifically, camp sites #61 and #62 are a little close to one another without occupants. Add an oversized group and the camping situation is impractical. We were camping at #62 and the very large party at #61 had surrounded our campsite and left for little to no privacy. My recommendation is to reconsider the max amount of occupants at these smaller sites and enforce the set standard. Thanks!
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@DeniseM3444425 · Camped on Jul 3, 2022 at Campsite #62 - near water
There's very little monitoring or control over people squatting on camp sites that they believe are unoccupied. This includes both registered campers from sites elsewhere in the camp ground and random people who boat or jet-ski up to the shore of the camp ground. We've seen this get worse over the past few years and people will bring coolers, grills, canopies, hammocks and start camp fires for hours at a time on sites that they have not reserved because they like the location. It puts the real registered campers next to them in an unfortunate position because these people can sometimes be loud, rude and just inconsiderate leaving trash or belongings behind, but no one wants to spend their vacation calling rangers to report other peoples' bad behavior. It's frustrating and sad that this is what we unfortunately expect now.
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@PeterB829 · Camped on Jul 27, 2021 at Campsite #62 - near water
new campsites, 62-65 are a great addition, as well as other sites that have been upgraded. We had a yellow jacket nest by one tent, and we had prompt help to get it sprayed. Thank you.
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