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Indian Head Campground - Located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania on the Susquehanna River and Fishing Creek
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Family Style... Indian Head is a family style campground located outside of Bloomsburg, on the banks of the Susquehanna River, at the Southern edge of Northeastern Pennsylvania in Columbia County. We are about mid-way between Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton, and about 3 miles from Interstate-80, Exit #232.
Early Roots... Indian Head was once part of a 210 acre plot of ground, the ownership of which can be traced back to the latter part of the 1700's. Portions of the land were sold to later become the town of Rupert. The land along the river bank was once a prosperous vegetable farm, with corn still being grown on a portion of it today.
Native American Heritage... The history of the land is inexorably linked to the Native Americans that once lived here over a period of many centuries. Indian Head Campground gets its unique name from a well known local landmark, a natural rock formation along Route #42 that bears an uncanny resemblance to one of the original inhabitants of this land. There are many reminders of the Native Americansoccasionally found at the campground, as a testament to their heritage and their skill in utilizing the gifts of nature to survive a sometimes harsh environment.
Indian Head Campground is named after a local landmark. This natural rock formation stands overlooking the Susquehanna River and the town of Catawissa.
Facilities
- Large, Pull Through Sites Available
- 30-50 Amp Electric RV Sites
- Sewer Available, 3 Dump Stations
- Tent Sites, Seasonal Sites Offered
- Grass Covered, Tree Shaded
- Level Roads, Boat Ramp
- Club Area with Covered Pavilion, Fireplace
- Picnic Tables and Fire Rings at Most Sites
- Restroom and Showers
- Camp Store - Firewood, Ice, Live Bait
- Public Phone with Modem Connection
- River and Creek Fishing
- Pets on Leash Welcome
- Close to Many Attractions
- Susquehanna River Trail Coming Soon
- Bicycle, Hiking Rail Trail Coming Soon
Location... Located on approximately 50 acres at the confluence of Fishing Creek, and the Susquehanna River, Indian Head Campground offers grass covered, tree shaded sites for both RV's and tents, or more open sites if you prefer no trees. Tent sites are normally situated under trees, on grass, and have a table and fire ring. Water is close by, and our most popular tenting area is across from the restroom and shower building. The small pavilion is located there for tenters to use. There are more isolated tent sites near our boat ramp, and others may be found at various places around the campground. A very nice large, somewhat isolated and spacious area for group tent camping is available upon request.
Camping Sites... Our RV sites have a table and fire ring, 30 amp electric hookup, along with water. The RV unit will park on a gravel base, and is surrounded with grass and trees. We have a more open area that is popular with camping clubs. It has 30 amp electric and water, but no individual table or fire ring. A covered large pavilion is conveniently close by with a fireplace, tables, electric lights, and water for clubs to gather for meetings and meals.
The River... Our concrete boat launch at the mouth of Fishing Creek, places your boat just a lures throw from the Susquehanna River, an American treasure that originates in Cooperstown, New York, and empties into the Chesapeake Bay at Havre de Grace, Maryland. An ambitious plan is underway to map the river for boat or canoe trips with access points, boat launches, camping, historic points, hazards, waypoints, and other things of interest for a boating day trip, or more ambitious trips that you may wish to plan. Maps and guides will soon be available for purchase. Also underway is a project to utilize abandoned railroad lines, along with some private property, and create bicycling and hiking paths, allowing easy access from the campground onto the path.
Campground Store... We have a well stocked camp store that contains souvenirs, RV supplies, some limited food items that you may have forgotten, and some of the best soft ice cream around. We sell firewood for your campfires, and we have a public phone available with a modem connection so you can retrieve your e-mail.
Directions... Easy Off, Easy On
From Interstate-80, take the Buckhorn Exit #232. Follow Route #42 South about 3 miles to the campground. Directional signs are found at major turns. You will be headed towards Catawissa on Route #42 South, and upon entering the town of Rupert, there will be a fire station on your right. Turn left a few hundred feed past the station, cross over the railroad tracks, and follow the road around to the right. We are located on the left at the stop sign and our store is the building on the left at the entrance. Stop there for assistance.
Going back to Interstate-80 requires that you turn to the right as you leave the campground, go past the covered bridge and follow the road across the railroad tracks, back to Route #42. Turn right onto Route #42, and follow the signs back to I-80. Coming from Catawissa on Route #42 North, take the first right turn after you enter Rupert. Coming from Danville on Route #11 North, follow the signs for Route #42 South, just before entering Bloomsburg.
Fishing and Other Points of Interest...
There are many varieties of fish in both the Susquehanna River, and Fishing Creek that will challenge your fishing skills, ranging from muskellunge that grow quite large, to smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, catfish, suckers, carp, and panfish. Bring your boat or canoe along or try your luck from shore. We sell live bait, and also have some fishing supplies available.
- Bloomsburg Fairgrounds
- Knoebel's Amusement Resort
- Local Restaurants
- Shopping Malls
- Bloomsburg University
- Geisinger Hospital
- PPL Power Plants
- Pioneer Coal Mine Tour
Things to Do...
We are located a leisurely walk from the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, where the great Bloomsburg Fair is held every September. The fairgrounds are also host to many other interesting events that are held throughout the year. We are about 8 miles from Knoebel's Amusement Resort, and just minutes from some great eating establishments, shopping malls, and major retail stores. A short distance from the campground are many antique shops, the Elysburg Gun Club trapshooting events, Bloomsburg University, Geisinger and Bloomsburg hospitals, and the Pioneer Coal Mine tour. Also nearby are a nuclear fueled power plant and a coal fired power plant operated by PPL, with walking trails and wildlife viewing. There is easy access to four nearby golf courses, the Numidia Drag Strip, riding stables, roller- skating, bowling, and the Bloomsburg Town Park which includes summer concerts, public swimming pool,
skateboard facility, and a child friendly playground.
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Reservations...
Unless there is a major event going on like the Bloomsburg Fair, or it is a major holiday, we usually have space available if you are just passing through with no advance reservation. If possible, we do recommend that you make a reservation to secure the type of site you prefer, or to secure a favorite site in a favorite area.
A deposit is required to hold your site, and may be made with VISA, Mastercard, checks, cash or money orders. We normally will hold your request for a reservation for one week while waiting for your deposit check to arrive in the mail.
Credit card reservations take effect the same day they are made. 7-day notice for refunds is required when reservations are cancelled.
To make reservations, please contact us.
Rates and Basic Information...
The 2005 rate for a tent site is $25 per night, except during the truck show it is $2 more. An RV site with water and electricity is $27 per night, and full hookup pull through sites are $31. Discounts are available for longer stays, and for the season. Seasonal sites subject to availability. Rates are based on 2 adults and 2 school aged children.
Check In... Check in and check out time is 3:00 PM, with a charge for early arrival. We require 1 night's deposit to hold a site, with payment in full for some special events. Refunds require 7 days notice, less a cancellation fee. No refunds given for last minute cancellations, no-shows, late arrivals, early departure, or inclement weather. A rain check will be issued (good for the remainder of the current season) for special exceptions to the refund policy.
General Information... We welcome your pet, but require that they be on a leash, kept quiet, and that you clean up after them. Our quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8 AM. The club area has water/electric hookups for 40 RV units, and is on a level grass covered surface. We offer discounts to clubs, and suggest an early reservation to avoid disappointment. We do not plan your stay with us, but we do offer large kettle cookouts on some major holidays. Our ham and bean soup is a favorite. Our visitors enjoy a relaxing atmosphere where they are free to pursue walking, bicycling, fishing, boating, watching their campfire, visiting the local points of attaction, or just getting away from it all. TV cable hookup is only available to our seasonal campers, but there is good antenna reception of the major networks. Our restroom is conveniently located, is constructed of concrete block, with a tile floor, hot water, and flush toilets. When you make a reservation, we make every effort to give you the site you prefer, but unforeseen circumstances may not make it possible to guarantee a particular site.
Rules... We are a family campground. Disorderly conduct, intoxication, or excessive noise will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to provide service to those who follow our rules. Patrons assume all responsibility for accidents and/ or damage that may occur to them or their equipment while utilizing campground facilities, and are responsible for their children and guests.
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VISA ,MASTERCARD ,CASH ,CHECKS
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Large, Pull Through Sites Available, Grass Covered, Tree Shaded, Level Roads, Boat Ramp, Club Area with Covered Pavilion with Fireplace , Public Phone with Modem Connection, Camp Store, Pets on Leash Welcome, TOP
HIKING, GOLF, FISHING, MUSEUMS, SIGHTSEEING,
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