RV Rental for Elizabethtown Fair in Marietta, PA
The Elizabethtown Fair fills the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds every August, and an RV rental for Elizabethtown Fair gives you a private, air-conditioned home base just minutes from the gates instead of a long evening drive back to a hotel. Fireside RV Rental serves the Susquehanna Valley from our Marietta, PA location, delivering travel trailers and motorhomes to campgrounds and properties around Elizabethtown, Mount Joy, and the wider Lancaster County area. With Etown only about a 15-minute run up PA-441 and US-230 from Marietta, our delivery range covers the fairgrounds and the campgrounds nearby without a multi-county haul.
Why Rent an RV for the Elizabethtown Fair
The Elizabethtown Fair runs in late summer, and August in this part of Lancaster County brings humid afternoons that regularly push into the upper 80s with the chance of a pop-up thunderstorm rolling off the Susquehanna in the evening. A delivered RV means a cool place to retreat between the livestock barns, the tractor pulls, and the midway — and a dry one when the sky opens up. For families coming in from York, Hershey, or across the river in Wrightsville and Columbia, basing yourself in a camper near the fair beats fighting US-30 and PA-441 traffic at the end of every fair night.
Where to Park or Camp for the Fair
The Elizabethtown Fairgrounds sits in town and is geared toward day visitors rather than on-site RV camping, so most fairgoers who want a camper stay at a nearby campground and drive in. Realistic options within a short drive include:
- Pinch Pond Family Campground — one of the closest full-service options to Elizabethtown, an easy local drive to the fairgrounds.
- Old Mill Stream Campground and the Lancaster County KOA Holiday in New Holland — east toward Lancaster off US-30, good for combining the fair with Amish Country day trips.
- Hershey RV & Camping Resort — north toward Hershey via PA-743, handy if you’re pairing the fair with a Hersheypark day.
- Gifford Pinchot State Park and Codorus State Park — across the river in York County for a quieter, more wooded stay with a longer drive in via I-83 or US-30.
Always confirm an RV-friendly site and hookups with the campground before you book, then let us know the site so we can plan the drop. If you have private property, a friend’s driveway, or a farm lot near Etown, we can often deliver there instead — call us to check the address against our service area.
RV Delivery to Your Campground or Site
You don’t need to own a truck or know how to back a trailer into a site. Our RV delivery service brings the unit to your reserved campground or approved property, levels it, and sets up the hookups so it’s ready when you pull in for the fair. After the fair wraps, we come back and haul it out. From Marietta the run to the Elizabethtown area is short, which keeps delivery straightforward whether you’re staying at Pinch Pond, heading toward Hershey, or crossing into York County for a state-park site.
Choosing the Right Camper
We rent travel trailers and motorhomes that suit everything from a couple attending an evening at the fair to a family staying the full week. Travel trailers are an easy fit for most Lancaster and York County campgrounds, while a larger motorhome gives more living space if you’re settling in for several days. Tell us your group size and which campground you’ve booked, and we’ll point you to the unit that fits the site and your plans.
What’s Included Varies by Location
Equipment, packages, add-ons, and pricing differ by RV and by pickup or delivery location, so we don’t list a fixed set of amenities here. Contact our Marietta team for the full equipment list, what’s included with each camper, and a quote for your Elizabethtown Fair dates. Reach Ryan at 717-330-1700 or [email protected].
When to Book
August is peak camping season across the Susquehanna Valley, and the nearby campgrounds book up well ahead of fair week as families chase the last warm weekends before school starts. Reserve your campground site first, then lock in your RV and delivery as early as you can — once you have dates, call us so we can hold a unit. Last-minute requests are worth a phone call too, but the earlier you book, the better your choice of camper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you deliver an RV to a campground near the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds?
Yes. We deliver to campgrounds around Elizabethtown such as Pinch Pond Family Campground, plus options toward Hershey, Lancaster, and York County. Reserve your site first, confirm it allows a delivered rental, and give us the campground and site details so we can schedule the drop and pickup.
Can the RV park at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds itself?
The fairgrounds are set up primarily for day visitors rather than overnight RV camping, so most guests stay at a nearby campground and drive into the fair. If you have a private property or lot near Etown, contact us and we’ll check whether the address falls within our delivery area.
What’s the weather like during the fair in August?
Expect warm, humid days often in the 80s with cooler evenings and the chance of an afternoon or evening thunderstorm typical of a Lancaster County August. A delivered RV gives you climate control and a dry, comfortable spot to step away from the midway or wait out a passing storm.
How far in advance should I book?
Book as early as you can. August fills fast at campgrounds across the Susquehanna Valley, so secure your site and then call us to reserve a camper and delivery. We’ll do our best with shorter notice, but early booking gives you the widest selection.
What’s included with the rental?
Inclusions, packages, and pricing vary by camper and by location, so we don’t list set amenities online. Contact our Marietta location for the full equipment details and a quote for your Elizabethtown Fair dates.
Ready to set up your stay for the Elizabethtown Fair? Call Fireside RV Rental at 717-330-1700, email [email protected], or visit our Marietta, PA home page to get started.
