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Camp Hill
Skip Camp Hill as a base: it is a 4-mile suburb of Harrisburg with one hotel and no station. Sleep in Harrisburg and drive here for an hour of shops.
Camp Hill is a small west-shore borough of about 7,900 people, 4 miles across the Susquehanna from Harrisburg, 19 miles from Carlisle and 35 from Gettysburg. It has no rail station, no airport and one hotel; its draw is a walkable Market Street strip of bakeries, cafés and independent shops, plus the Capital City Mall. Treat it as a half-day between Harrisburg and Hershey, not as a place to stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (ice and cold), late Jul–Aug humidity
- Airport
- MDT
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Camp Hill911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Camp Hill Police (non-emergency)717-737-1570
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Camp Hill, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLow-crime suburban borough; the real risks are traffic on Market Street and the Carlisle Pike, winter ice, and driving after a drink…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 717-737-1570 Camp Hill Police (non-emergency) · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMDT Harrisburg International Airport (About 20–25 min by car via I-83 and PA-283; no direct bus to Camp Hill…
- Getting aroundA car is the practical way: sights and shops sit along Market Street, the Carlisle Pike and the Camp Hill Bypass…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a pastry at a Market Street café$5–9
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, main courseAdd 6% Pennsylvania sales tax and an 18–22% tip.$16–30
- Street or quick mealDeli sandwich or pizza slice$9–15
- BeerDraught beer at a bar$6–9
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedBudget motel room on the Carlisle Pike, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$160
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$240
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$190
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MDT Harrisburg International Airport (About 20–25 min by car via I-83 and PA-283; no direct bus to Camp Hill — check current Capital Area Transit routes.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid*
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Camp Hill: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
9 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical way: sights and shops sit along Market Street, the Carlisle Pike and the Camp Hill Bypass, and there are no parking meters or garages in the borough. Capital Area Transit runs buses from Harrisburg — check current routes and times. Taxis and rideshare cover short hops.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15–25 min
Car via US-11/15 over the Market Street bridge, or Capital Area Transit bus
State Capitol, riverfront and restaurants; the natural pairing with Camp Hill.
Door to door: 25–35 min
Car via I-83 and US-322, about 15 miles
Chocolate World is free to enter; the park needs a dated ticket — check hours by season.
Carlisle
goDoor to door: 30–40 min
Car via I-81 south, about 19 miles
Historic downtown and car shows; combine with a Carlisle Pike shopping stop.
Gettysburg
goDoor to door: 50–70 min
Car via US-15 south, about 35 miles
Battlefield and museum; a full day, not a quick stop.
Door to door: 15–20 min
Car west along the Carlisle Pike, about 6 miles
Mostly shopping and chain dining; only worth it if you are already on the Pike.
Middletown
cautionDoor to door: 20–30 min
Car via I-283 and PA-230, about 12 miles
Airport-side town with a small historic centre; skip unless you are flying out.
Hummelstown
cautionDoor to door: 20–30 min
Car via US-322 and PA-39, about 12 miles
Small main street on the way to Hershey; a 30-minute walk, not a destination.
Millersburg
cautionDoor to door: 45–60 min
Car via US-22/322 north along the river, about 30 miles
Ferry and river views; check ferry season before driving up.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Camp Hill Bypass (US-11/15)
The one full-service hotel in the borough, plus highway access to Harrisburg and Hershey. Only reason to sleep here.
Harrisburg city centre
Better base: more hotels, restaurants and the Amtrak station, 10–15 min away by car.
Mechanicsburg and Carlisle Pike
Chain hotels along the Carlisle Pike corridor, 10–15 min west; cheaper for a car-based trip.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–170 excl. bed
- High
- $170+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$160 | US$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Rideshare Harrisburg → Camp Hill, one way1 × US$20 | US$20 |
| Car hire, one day, compact1 × US$60 | US$60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$49 |
| Trip total≈ US$270 per person per day, bed included | US$539 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a pastry at a Market Street café | $5–9 |
| Deli sandwich or pizza slice | $9–15 |
| Sit-down dinner, main courseAdd 6% Pennsylvania sales tax and an 18–22% tip. | $16–30 |
| Draught beer at a bar | $6–9 |
| Rideshare across the river to Harrisburg | $15–25 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No train station and no airport in the borough: everything arrives by road.
- Market Street is a highway-style strip with fast traffic; cross at signals.
- Winter ice on pavements and steps; summer afternoons are humid.
- Small-town hours: many shops and cafés close by mid-afternoon and on Sundays — check before you drive out.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Camp Hill Police (non-emergency)
- 717-737-1570
- Poison Control
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Camp Hill Police (non-emergency)717-737-1570
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in Camp Hill; national embassies are in Washington, DC, with consulates in Philadelphia and New York.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rideshare Camp Hill → Harrisburg: $15–25, 15–20 min
- Capital Area Transit bus from Harrisburg: about $2 single, exact change or app
- Car hire, one day: $50–80 plus fuel
Say or show
- Where's the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest petrol station?
- Do you take card? — Can I pay by card?
- Table for two, please — A table for two, please
- Can you take me to this address? — To this address, please
- Is there parking here? — Is there parking here?
- Thanks, appreciate it — Thank you
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshare.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Camp Hill. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (ice and cold), late Jul–Aug humidity · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for MDT: last transfer options field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Two walking clusters with rescue anchors: Market Street shops and cafés, Capital City Mall and the Carlisle Pike.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Willow Park, Capital City Mall, the Greek Festival) and eat pages with last orders.
- Hostile-arrival fixtures (Sunday evening, ice, no car) so gates A–D can go green.