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Slyder Farmhouse Campground

39.7888° N / 77.2468° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 25Next open weekend Sep 251 monitored site

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Dec 20, 2026 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 93 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Dec 20, 2026): 11 open for online reservation · 82 reserved.

Where the open windows are

88.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 11 of 93 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Dec 20, 2026
Not open online88.2%
Open site-nights11 / 93
Reserved (of online inventory)82 / 93
Weekday openings8
Weekend openings3

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 8 fall on weekdays and 3 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Dec 2026
0102030401244SEPOCTNOVDECSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

November holds the most room. 4 of 29 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 site
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 261Open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no site is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Friday and Saturday have no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on Thursday.

Availability

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
Slyder Farmhouse  11

This site currently has 11 site-nights available.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateFri · Sep 25
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25

The next bookable night is Sep 25; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

11 open site-nights across 1 site at Slyder Farmhouse, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 2 2-night opening where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 25 at site Slyder Farmhouse.

All 1 site with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
Slyder Farmhouse17 ftYes112 nightsSep 25, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 17, Nov 23, Nov 25, Nov 26, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 13, Dec 20

About Slyder Farmhouse

Overview

The Slyder Farmhouse is an exceptional year-round place to stay and is located within the Gettysburg National Military Park, where it witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg. Beautifully restored and updated in 2024, the house is set back from the roadways and nestled within famous landmarks like Little Round Top and Devil's Den, and near the historic town of Gettysburg.

Recreation

There are numerous ways to experience the battlefield. Visit the park's Things to Do page to learn about self-guided auto tours, licensed battlefield guided tours, easy paved walking trails as well as unpaved to explore and hike.

Trails are available in close proximity to the home.

At the park's visitor center, visitors can marvel at the Gettysburg cyclorama painting, original artifacts, or find their own civil war ancestors. A variety of ranger-led programs are offered throughout the day. Also, Eisenhower National Historic Site is just about five minutes away. It is the only home ever owned by the 34th president.

Facilities

The Slyder Farmhouse offers a large loft bedroom with 1 queen bed and 1 queen murphy bed; 1 bathroom; fully-equipped and updated eat-in kitchen with dishes, utensils, Keurig coffee maker, stove, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator; and sitting room. Central heating and air conditioning provide comfort year-round. Bed linens, sheets, pillows, and a limited supply of towels are available. Dish soap and dishwasher detergent are provided. Keyless access code provided prior to scheduled arrival.

Interested in the history of the house? Slyder Farmhouse History

Natural Features

The 6,000 acre Gettysburg National Military Park comprises a mosaic of pastoral landscapes and forested knolls, with pockets of dispersed wetland and intermittent streams. The park includes woodlots and forested habitat with mature oak and hickory trees. Springtime brings a variety of wildflowers such as bluebells and violets that cover the landscape with color. From summer to fall, the field and forest floors will come to life with the many species of aster and goldenrod found in the park. Black-eyed susan is abundant throughout the park. Visitors can also see cardinal flowers, a favorite to hummingbirds and distinguishable by its bright scarlet flower. The park is also home to numerous birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

Nearby Attractions

Within a short drive, visitors can explore the town of Gettysburg with even more historic sites, quaint shops, and restaurants to please every palate. Throughout Adams County, visitors will find wineries, cider makers, cultural and music festivals, covered bridges, antiques, crafts, and farmers' markets brimming with local apples and other fresh, local produce. About 45 minutes away is Hershey, Pennsylvania which is home to Chocolate World and Hershey Park. And, just 35 minutes from Hershey is Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania Dutch country.

1 monitored siteRVs up to 17 ft1 with hookupsMax party 4

Getting there

The Slyder Farmhouse is located approximately 3 miles south of Gettysburg. From the north or south, follow US 15 to the Steinwehr Ave exit head toward Gettysburg. From east or west, drive into Gettysburg on US Rt. 30, turn South on Baltimore Street (Rt. 97), and then turn south on Steinwehr Ave or Bus Rt 15 South. The nearest airport is Harrisburg International Airport at Middletown, Pennsylvania, approximately 35 miles north of Gettysburg. The second closest is Baltimore-Washington International near Baltimore, Maryland. Gettysburg has a small airfield on Route 30 west of Gettysburg that will accommodate private aircraft.

1492 Emmitsburg Rd, Gettyburg, PA 17325717-338-4407
BikingBirdingEvening ProgramsFishingGuided Interpretive WalksHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsObservation SitePhotographyVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Slyder Farmhouse?

Reservations for Slyder Farmhouse are made through Recreation.gov. 88.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 11 of 93 remain open. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

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Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

Which sites at Slyder Farmhouse fit a 35-foot RV?

No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 17 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Slyder Farmhouse?

November 2026, with 4 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 29.

When is the next open date at Slyder Farmhouse?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 25 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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