RV Rental for Long’s Park Art Festival in Marietta, PA
An RV rental for Long’s Park Art Festival gives you a comfortable home base for one of Lancaster’s signature late-summer weekends. Fireside RV Rental, based in Marietta, PA, delivers travel trailers and motorhomes to campgrounds across Lancaster and York counties so you can spend Labor Day weekend browsing the juried art booths at Long’s Park off Harrisburg Pike rather than fighting for a hotel room. The festival sits just off US-30 on the west side of Lancaster city, an easy 20-to-25-minute drive from the campgrounds clustered along the Susquehanna River near our shop.
Why Rent an RV for the Long’s Park Art Festival
The Long’s Park Art Festival runs over Labor Day weekend each September, drawing crowds to the amphitheater grounds for several days of fine art and craft from artists across the country. Parking at the park itself fills fast and there is no overnight camping inside Long’s Park, so a delivered RV at a nearby Lancaster County campground is the practical way to stay close. We handle the towing, leveling, and hookup so your unit is ready when you arrive — you just need to drive in from US-30 or US-222 and settle in.
Where to Camp Near Long’s Park
Long’s Park does not offer RV camping, but several full-hookup campgrounds put you within a short drive of the festival entrance on Harrisburg Pike:
- Old Mill Stream Campground — east of Lancaster off US-30, one of the closest options to the festival, roughly 20 minutes from Long’s Park.
- Lancaster County KOA Holiday (New Holland) — northeast in Amish Country, an easy run back into the city on US-23 and US-30.
- Pinch Pond Family Campground — near Manheim and Mount Joy, a quiet base about 25 minutes from the park via PA-72 and US-30.
- Susquehanna Trail Campground — closer to our Marietta home base along the river, good if you also want to explore Chickies Rock Overlook and the Northwest River Trail.
Ask us which campground fits your group and we will coordinate a delivered unit on your reserved site. See how the process works on our RV delivery page, or start planning from our homepage.
Can You Deliver the RV to a Campground for Me?
Yes. Most Long’s Park festival-goers book a campsite at one of the parks above and have us deliver the RV directly to it. We tow from Marietta to your reserved site, level the unit, and connect it to the campground’s hookups so it is ready before you arrive. Because Long’s Park itself has no overnight RV parking, campground delivery is the standard arrangement for this Lancaster art festival.
September Weather in Lancaster County
Early September in the Susquehanna Valley is typically warm and humid, with daytime highs often in the upper 70s to mid 80s and cooler evenings that make the amphitheater lawn pleasant after sundown. Late-summer thunderstorms can roll through, so an air-conditioned RV nearby is a welcome retreat between trips to the art booths. Mornings can feel crisp by the river near Marietta, which is part of the appeal of basing yourself at a riverside campground for this weekend.
When to Book Your Long’s Park RV Rental
Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest camping weekends of the year across Lancaster and York counties, and nearby sites at Old Mill Stream and the New Holland KOA tend to fill well ahead of September. Reserve your campsite early, then contact us to lock in a delivered unit for those dates. The sooner you book, the better your choice of trailer or motorhome and campground location.
Fleet Options for Festival Weekend
We offer travel trailers and motorhomes sized for couples, families, and larger groups heading to Long’s Park. Inclusions, amenities, and packages vary by unit and by location, so contact us for the full equipment list and current pricing on the RV you have in mind. Tell us your group size and which campground you have booked, and we will recommend a unit that fits the site.
Getting to Long’s Park
Long’s Park sits along Harrisburg Pike on the northwest side of Lancaster, with quick access from US-30. From our Marietta base you can reach the festival in about 20 to 25 minutes via PA-441 and US-30. Travelers flying in often use Lancaster Airport (LNS) just north of the city or Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) up the river — we can have a unit set up at your campground before you land.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I camp overnight at Long’s Park during the festival?
No. Long’s Park is a day-use city park with no overnight RV camping. Festival-goers reserve a site at a nearby campground such as Old Mill Stream, the Lancaster County KOA Holiday in New Holland, or Pinch Pond near Mount Joy, and we deliver the RV there for you.
How far is the drive from these campgrounds to the festival?
Most options sit within a 20-to-30-minute drive of Long’s Park. Old Mill Stream off US-30 is among the closest, while river-area campgrounds near Marietta are a bit farther but offer access to Chickies Rock and the Northwest River Trail along the Susquehanna.
What’s included with the RV rental?
Inclusions and amenities vary by unit and by location. We do not list fixed equipment here because it differs from one RV to the next — contact us at 717-330-1700 or [email protected] for the complete equipment list and pricing for your dates.
When should I book for Labor Day weekend?
As early as you can. Long’s Park Art Festival falls on a holiday weekend when Lancaster County campgrounds book up fast. Reserve your campsite first, then reach out to us to schedule a delivered RV for those exact dates.
Do you deliver beyond Lancaster County?
Yes. From Marietta we deliver across Lancaster, York, Dauphin, and Lebanon counties, including campgrounds near Hershey, Columbia, Wrightsville, and the Gifford Pinchot and Codorus state parks. If you are combining the festival with other Susquehanna Valley stops, let us know and we will plan the delivery.
Reserve Your Long’s Park RV Rental
Ready to set up your base for the Long’s Park Art Festival in Lancaster, PA? Call Fireside RV Rental at 717-330-1700 or email [email protected] with your dates and campground, and we will handle delivery, setup, and pickup so your Labor Day weekend is all art and no hassle.
